F.T. Lukens is a New York Times bestselling author of YA speculative fiction including the novels So This Is Ever Afterand In Deeper Waters (2022 ALA Rainbow Booklist; Junior Library Guild Selection) as well as other science fiction and fantasy works. Their contemporary fantasy novel The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic was a 2017 Cybils Award finalist in YA Speculative Fiction and the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold Winner for YA fiction and won the Bisexual Book Award for Speculative Fiction. F.T. resides in North Carolina with their spouse, three kids, three dogs, and three cats.
"A frothy confection of sea foam, young love, and
derring-do."
*NPR*
"Pirates and princes, magic and mayhem, this book has it all! With
exciting adventure and a breath-taking romance, I couldn't put
In Deeper Waters down!"
*Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My
Love and the Across the Universe trilogy*
"An enchanting adventure, In Deeper Waters is a tale of secrets,
survival, and the relationships that shape us. Lukens fills the
pages with magic, humor, and waves of breath-stealing romance. An
inescapably great read!"
*Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions*
"In Deeper Waters is a delightful, big-hearted romp that delivers
an old-school fantasy feel while also upgrading your favorite genre
tropes. Come for the fantasy adventure, stay for the soft romance
between a prince and a pirate! An absolute joy from cover to
cover."
*Mackenzie Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The
Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue*
“In Deeper Waters is a siren call of delightful queer fantasy that
speaks to the power of kindness and love. Royals, bedsharing,
secret magical identities, political conspiracies and shenanigans
abound in this immersive vibrant adventure steeped in lore and
Lukens' own artfully crafted mythology.”
*C.B. Lee, author of the Sidekick Squad series*
* "Lukens has written a richly imagined fantasy, filled with
action, suspense, and fully realized characters, that is also a
beautiful love story that will touch readers’ hearts and live in
their memories."
*Booklist, STARRED REVIEW*
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