Lying in the Deep takes the intriguing perspective of a rejected lover, betrayed by her athletic boyfriend and big pharma heiress roommate. Jade is hoping to start anew by embarking on a college cruise ship vacation or maybe she's taking classes at sea? I’m not sure, the whole concept feels loosely defined at this point. With the tease of blood shed, scorned romance, and maritime adventure on the horizon, I am willing to look past the obligatory millennial-writes-gen-Z references to TikTok. Will Jade’s new BFF Miguel use his YouTube stardom and skincare tips to transform our painfully normal protagonist into a worthy foe for her Louis Vuitton toting ex-roommate? Who is the brooding young man in distressed black denim who has taken an interest in Jade? Most importantly, will the publisher reconsider the lens flare on the cover? It really doesn’t make sense directionally.