But his attempts at wooing his friends go painfully and hilariously wrong…until he discovers that love might have been in front of him all along. With his eighteenth birthday only three months away, and only Matt in on the secret, Arek embarks on a desperate bid to find a spouse to save his life-starting with his quest companions. Now Arek is stuck as king, a role that comes with a magical catch: choose a spouse by your eighteenth birthday, or wither away into nothing.

So now that he’s finally managed to (somewhat clumsily) behead the evil king (turns out magical swords yanked from bogs don’t come pre-sharpened), he and his rag-tag group of quest companions are at a bit of a loss for what to do next.Īs a temporary safeguard, Arek’s best friend and mage, Matt, convinces him to assume the throne until the true heir can be rescued from her tower. loves folklore and myths-specifically the weird and wonderful creatures of North America. Her novel, The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic, won several awards including the 2017 Foreword INDIES Gold Award for Young Adult Fiction and the 2017 IPBA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for Best Teen Fiction.Carry On meets Arthurian legend in this subversive, “delightfully original and whimsical” ( Kirkus Reviews) young adult fantasy about what happens after the chosen one wins the kingdom and has to get married to keep it…and to stay alive.Īrek hadn’t thought much about what would happen after he completed the prophecy that said he was destined to save the Kingdom of Ere from its evil ruler. Lukens is an award-winning author of young adult fiction who holds degrees in Psychology and English Literature. 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 Virtueį.T. ' In Deeper Waters is a delightful, big-hearted romp that delivers an old-school fantasy feel while also upgrading your favorite genre tropes. If you receive an AVS mismatch error please email we will invoice you via PayPal. We will have to verify shipping cost before we finalize your order. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Shipping prices vary per country. will launch In Deeper Waters at Malaprop's in a virtual event.

Lukens will also sign or personalize copies of her backlist novels. To Sam) copy from Malaprop's today! If you are ordering online below, just indicate in the Comments box if you want In Deeper Waters signed or personalized, and to what name. Lukens fills the pages with magic, humor, and waves of breath-stealing romance. In Deeper Waters : a YA adventure from the author of The Rules series. 'An enchanting adventure, In Deeper Waters is a tale of secrets, survival, and the relationships that shape us.

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