Capsized by Charlotte Lillie Balogh
The second of two YA books being released in hardcover and paperback at the same time, Balogh’s book is also being adapted by Hulu. The people behind the adaptation are the ones behind Pretty Little Liars, and you can see why this title would appeal to that team.
Margaret Douglas is a high achiever, and she’s obsessed with rowing. It’s where she’s built family and friendships. It’s how she plans on going to college. It’s senior year, and now she’s varsity captain–something that took tremendous work and sacrifice. But she disappears for the summer, and rumors swirl about where she went and why.
Whatever happened, it’s haunting her, and when Margaret returns for the next season, it feels like everyone has moved on without her.
Jo Bryant is a new girl. The freshman is rowing because of her father. He’s a former rower, Olympian, and local legend; he’s also the person Jo blames for her parents’ divorce. While Jo isn’t as bought into the crew as others and has no idea why everyone cares so much about Margaret’s disappearance and return, she’s found camaraderie with Margaret. Margaret seems to be the only one who sees Jo as serious.
Their relationship deepens as the season begins, and it becomes clear this is going to be a year unlike any other. Secrets will be revealed, and the biggest one is about to change everything.