The Same Deep Water as You: A Dark Coming of Age Novella

I've really enjoyed the short horror work I've read from Chad Lutzke in the past. His clear trademark of fear and tragedy makes a lovely combination that I was immediately fond of, and I was hoping for more of the same in The Same Deep Water As You. While he does deliver that on a level, it wasn't quite what I was expecting, and I'm incredibly sad to report that it never quite “clicked” with me.

I definitely think this is one of those times where it's the reader, not the book, because this novella is undoubtedly going to resonate with so many members of its audience—unfortunately, I'm just not included in that number. That said, while the plot never drew me in the way I wanted it to, the writing was still lovely and haunting and easily reminded me of why I'm looking forward to my next Chad Lutzke read.

Thank you so much to Chad Lutzke for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!