Into the Drowning Deep (Rolling in the Deep, #2)

by Mira Grant

[Leigha]

A research voyage turns deadly as myth becomes reality in this adult science fiction novel.

I. Loved. This. Book. It is atmospheric and creepy in all the right ways. Science and myth interweave together seamlessly to create a believable plot. While it initially focuses on Victoria, it quickly expands to include a large cast of complex, intriguing characters. The representation in this novel is marvelous. Several character are disabled, but they are never defined by their disability. A subtle and sweet romance blossoms between two women as the plot intensifies. The setting is absolutely fascinating. As soon as I finished the novel, I searched for more information on the Challenger Deep and Mariana Trench. I love books that inform while they entertain!

So why is it not five stars? The timeline seemed wonky. I hate trying to figure out why it's later in an earlier part of the novel, but magically earlier in the later part of the novel. I suspect it was a typo, but it pulled me out of the novel long enough to be annoying. Additionally, I thought the ending a little too convenient. All they had to do was turn on all the cruise ship lights, and the sirens disappeared? Not sure I buy it.

tl; dr An atmospheric and thrilling novel with complex characters and a surprisingly realistic plot guaranteed to keep you up at night and away from the water.