The Immeasurable Depth of You by Maria Ingrande Mora is a profoundly moving and beautifully crafted novel that delves into the complexities of mental health, self-discovery, and the transformative power of human connection. As someone who has often grappled with anxiety and the darker sides of mental health, I found this book both comforting and enlightening.

The story follows fifteen-year-old Brynn, whose life is overshadowed by severe anxiety and intrusive thoughts about death. After her mother misinterprets one of Brynn’s blog posts as a suicide note, she takes drastic measures to protect her daughter by sending her to stay with her father on a remote houseboat in the Florida mangroves. Isolated from her online world and her only friends, Brynn initially resigns herself to a summer of loneliness and boredom. However, everything changes when she meets Skylar.

Skylar is everything Brynn is not—confident, athletic, and irresistibly magnetic. Despite their differences, Brynn finds herself drawn to Skylar in a way that challenges her anxiety and stirs emotions she hasn’t felt before. The dynamic between Brynn and Skylar is electric and heartwarming, as Skylar encourages Brynn to confront her fears and embrace new experiences.

The novel’s emotional depth is one of its greatest strengths. Mora’s portrayal of Brynn’s struggles with mental health is both empathetic and realistic, capturing the nuances of living with anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Brynn’s journey is not just about overcoming her fears but also about discovering her own strength and resilience.

The medium pace of the novel allows for a thoughtful exploration of Brynn’s internal and external conflicts. The character development is outstanding, with Brynn’s growth and the evolving relationship with Skylar driving the narrative. The story is as much about Brynn’s self-discovery as it is about the mysterious and enchanting elements of the bayou where she encounters Skylar.

What struck me most was the way the book balances the heavy themes of mental health with moments of hope and genuine connection. The relationship between Brynn and Skylar is beautifully portrayed, offering a mix of romance and emotional support that feels both genuine and uplifting.

In conclusion, The Immeasurable Depth of You is a compelling and reflective read that resonates deeply on both an emotional and personal level. Maria Ingrande Mora has created a novel that is not only a poignant exploration of mental health but also a hopeful and inspiring story about finding oneself and the transformative power of love and friendship. If you’re looking for a story that combines emotional depth with a touch of mystery and romance, this book is a must-read.

This is a tough one for me to review because there are lots of things I liked about this book, and probably equally as many things I disliked about it. The biggest thing I could not get past even by the end of this book was the writing style, it just didn't work for/with me and I found the pacing to be awfully slow at times. I did like how mental health was explored and the novel is quite wholesome at certain points, though the scene where a character kisses another one (avoiding spoilers here) without their consent is certainly not one of them. My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read an advanced copy!

loved the storyline and the representation, such a great, compelling story with unforgettable characters

DNF, writing style not for me. I wanted to enjoy this but it was super hard to get into. I tapped out around 30 percent. Thank you for the opportunity to read!

In this house we root for all the consent all the time. Learning there's a scene where the MC kisses someone without consent is just a big ick for me. Wrong audience for this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book, as this book has already been published, I will not share my review on Netgalley at this time.

4.25 ⭐️

I would highly recommend "The Immeasurable Depth of You" if you're into character-driven books and are looking for a queer book that is not a romance and has minor fantastical elements. It focuses on the main character's relationship with her parents and her own neurodiversity/mental health. Maria Ingrande Moras writing style made me feel very 'close' to the main character Brynn who involuntarly spends the summer with her father she barely knows in Florida and meets a mysterious girl while she's out on a lake. I really enjoyed how the complicated, sometimes messy relationship Brynn has with her parents as well as her difficulties with mental health were depicted.

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I adored this YA coming of age gem! The book follows Brynn, a young bisexual teen struggling with severe anxiety, as she’s forced to spend her summer away from her home in Cincinnati, Ohio to instead live with her father on his houseboat in Florida. Brynn’s mother sends her away for a “technology free retreat” after discovering an alarming internet post on her daughter’s blog. While exploring the bayou, Brynn meets a mysterious girl named Skylar who shares that she’s bound to the water. Upon discovering this, Brynn makes it her mission to help Skylar escape before the end of the summer.

Originally, I believed this book to be a queer romance, but that’s my mistake for failing to properly read the synopsis. Brynn’s queerness is explored as she makes connections throughout the story, but the plot focuses on her individual journey more than any single connection. The depiction of Brynn’s mental state was well executed, and compassionately showcased the debilitating impact anxiety/OCD/ADHD can have. Despite her proclivity for self-sabotage, Brynn is a character who was easy for me to sympathize with, all things considered.

Despite the heaviness, the novel remained hopeful and at times, funny. Brynn was a complex protagonist, witty while insecure, introspective and angsty. Her interactions with her parents were reminiscent of conversations I had at her age. The narrative voice felt authentically “teen” and not simply an author attempting to write youthfully.

Additionally, the atmosphere was beautifully constructed, with detailed prose that made the bayou come alive. (Side note: I read the book while in Florida, which made my reading experience extra special.)

My main critique is of Brynn’s relationship arc with Skylar. I would’ve enjoyed more interactions between the two. Their dynamic would’ve been more intriguing if we’d seen more of them together on the page; their progression felt a bit rushed. However, Brynn’s relationship arc with each of her parents was well done.

Overall, this was a positive reading experience, and I’m looking forward to reading more of the author’s work.

FINAL NOTE: I would encourage readers to check content warnings, because there were several heavy topics addressed throughout the novel including (but not limited to): death, grief, suicide, and natural disaster.

The way I devoured this book and then had to take a break from reading for a couple weeks to process it all speaks volumes. This book had me laughing, had me sobbing, had me calling all my friends and family to tell them I love them. Some people might complain that the main character is cringey, by she’s literally a kid. If you’re like me and are more affected by how characters deal with death more than the actual character’s death, grab some tissues and buckle up. I’ll be thinking about this book for the rest of my life.

I think that this story captures how people view those who are affected by suicide are seen as less-than in a wonderful way. However, the main character Brynn, seemed very childish, and I didn’t particularly enjoy her.

Brynn is sent to Florida to spend the summer with her dad when her mom finds a blog post and interprets it in the wrong way. She’s going to be living on a barge-like boat for the summer, with nobody but her dad and his dog around. Then, she meets a girl who claims to live in the mangrove forests, and her summer changes forever.

I was really hoping to love this book. The premise sounded amazing, and I’m all for mental health positive books. This however, missed the mark for me. Brynn is left alone for five minutes, and decides to leave the boat and go off in search of this girl she met, when her dad specifically told her to stay put. And she continuously puts herself and other people in danger, without a second thought. I mean, going to the house of a deceased person’s parents to tell them that their daughter did not die by suicide, but was murdered, without getting any other facts? Not exactly the best kind of person.

I did enjoy the parts between Brynn and her father’s girlfriend, Paula. They were really sweet, and I really wanted things to go well for them. The ending was also very heartwarming, and it really did bring the novel full circle.

Thank you to NetGalley, Peachtree Teen and the author for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

"The Immeasurable Depth of You" by Mora delves into complex emotions. The novel crafts a tender LGBTQ+ love story with authenticity. Mora captures the nuances of relationships, though pacing occasionally falters. The prose carries a poetic quality, enhancing the emotional resonance. While not without its imperfections, the book succeeds in evoking genuine feelings, making it a worthwhile exploration of love and identity.

"The Immeasurable Depth of You" by Maria Ingrande Mora is an emotionally resonant novel that took me on a profound journey through love, loss, and the intricacies of human emotions. This book is a beautifully written exploration of the complexities that define us.

Mora's writing style is poetic and evocative, immersing readers in a world of vivid emotions and deep introspection. The characters in the novel are multidimensional, each grappling with their own inner struggles and desires.

At the heart of the narrative is a poignant love story that transcends time and circumstance. The depth of the characters' emotions and the gradual unfolding of their connection make the romance both powerful and heartrending.

"The Immeasurable Depth of You" delves into themes of grief, self-discovery, and the healing power of human connection. Mora's exploration of these themes is both thought-provoking and sensitively handled, adding depth to the story.

In conclusion, "The Immeasurable Depth of You" is a moving and beautifully crafted novel that delves into the profound layers of the human experience. If you're looking for a book that will touch your heart and stay with you long after you've turned the last page, this novel offers a soul-stirring and unforgettable journey.

I really loved this one. It was an incredible deep and complex story that kept me engaged and dying to keep reading.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Peachtree for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

There were parts of this novel that I found very interesting. This book is definitely aimed at young adults but focuses on some serious issues, especially those pertaining to mental health. It was at hard times to sympathize with the main character, especially since she disregarded the feelings and support from loved ones. In addition, I think this book was marketed as a romance novel despite very much not being a romance novel (which is FINE I just wish that was apparent when I was getting into it and requesting it).

This was an interesting read. It's also very relatable in many ways.

Te main character Brynn suffers from anxiety big time. One day she meets a girl named Skylar at the lake. The story follows Brynn as she learns to navigate through her crippling anxiety and tries to figure out mysterious girl from the lake.

The pace of this book is a little slower than what I normally like to read, but I still really enjoyed it. I loved that the MC was relatable in her emotions. The writing and descriptions in this book were done extremely well. I would definitely read another book by this author even though I wasn't super happy with how the ending of the story played out.

All in all, I enjoyed the disability representation. Having a high level of anxiety is definitely not fun but I'm many can relate.

Intriguing mystery, brave young female protagonist and a theme of identity being found. I absolutely loved this book.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

TW for mental illness, panic attacks, child death, suicidal thoughts, suicide, and biphobia

I'll start off by admitting that I am not the main demographic for this book and you can absolutely disagree with anything I say. Thank you to Netgalley and publishers for sending me a free ebook in exchange for an honest review!!

The immeasurable depth of you is a YA queer, coming of age story about Brynn, a teenage girl grappling with her mental health after her mother sends her away to live with her father for the summer. My main issue comes with the way the romance is portrayed and represented. The love interest, Skylar, is a girl who died mysteriously who takes an interest in Brynn after seeing her swimming. This is not and should not be considered a romance book. I completely see and understand that this is centering around teenagers and how relatable they were trying to make Brynn, however Brynn literally kisses Skylar without consent. This ultimately wasn't the novel for me at all, i didn't enjoy the pacing, the characters, the romance, none of it clicked for me.

The Immeasurable Depth of You is a queer coming of age story about an Ohio teen spending the summer with her dad in Florida. She has anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and seasonal affective disorder, so mental health is a big focus of the novel.

**I like to preface most of my YA reviews by recognizing that I am not the target audience, so please take my review with a grain of salt.**

My biggest problem with this book was that the main character and the story did not seem to fit together. The way the author describes Brynn does *not* make sense with any of her behaviors during this book which made it feel unbelievable and forced.

For example: at the beginning of the book Brynn says <i>"I'd never been a carefree kid... Kids were supposed to be happy-go-lucky, careening through life getting broken bones and split lips while parents did all the worrying. But I wasn't build that way. I calculated risks and measured the likelihood of injury and dismemberment while other kids sped by on scooters..."</i>, and then she spends the entire book doing reckless things that make no sense. This is not to say that her anxiety wasn't present in the book (it definitely was - especially since it was written in first person and Brynn constantly worries), and I don't have a problem with the mental health rep. I have struggled with anxiety for years and found so much of what Brynn went through to be scarily relatable. However, her behaviors seemed like they were needed to propel the plot, but didn't match her character.

There were times where I thought this book would be a romance, but I want to make it very clear that it is not. I understand as a teenager these feelings are confusing and new and so I understand that viewpoint. However, there were times where it went too far (there is a scene where Brynn kisses a girl without her consent) and I failed to understand the point of those moments. Once it was made clear that both parties were not interested in romance, I wish there had been a more clear transition into acceptance/friendship.

This is kind of a weird observation, but the author writes about tampons and the main characters boobs getting squished like every chapter. I get that they were trying to make it relatable, but I really feel like mentioning those once would've been sufficient. I think there are better ways to connect your character with the readers and help them imagine how her senses are feeling during certain moments rather than constantly reminding us how squished her boobs are?

I enjoyed the Florida setting a lot, as well as the MCs dad and them working on their relationship. The setting was lush and the text was descriptive, making me feel like I was in the mangroves with Brynn.

I think this was an ambitious book with many separate aspects that were created with intention, but struggled with a lack of cohesion once put together.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Immeasurable Depth of You took me on an unexpected and captivating journey as Brynn, a teenager grappling with her mental health and the consequences of her mother's misunderstanding, finds herself in an entirely different state without her phone or internet connection. Brynn's impulsive nature and social cues make it difficult for her to connect with others, but she soon meets Skylar, who becomes a catalyst for numerous firsts in Brynn's life.

From the start, the storyline of this book kept me thoroughly entertained, with its unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing. Mora's portrayal of Brynn is nothing short of brilliant, showcasing strong character development and offering representation for both bisexuality and mental illness. The first-person narrative, reflecting Brynn's thoughts and obsessions, felt authentic and almost like a stream of consciousness, allowing me to immerse myself in her journey.

Brynn's character resonated with me on many levels, as she grappled with her own fears and insecurities. However, there were moments when her constant worry about being annoying became tiresome. Nevertheless, I believe that younger readers may find her more relatable than I did and connect with her journey of self-acceptance more. She reminds me of myself when I was younger at times.

However, for readers seeking main characters navigating life with a disordered psyche and building a culture of support around them, I cannot recommend The Immeasurable Depth of You enough. It provides a much-needed portrayal of mental health struggles and the importance of understanding, compassion, and acceptance. This book left a lasting impact on me and serves as a testament to the power of representation in literature.

Enjoyable, great pacing, exciting settings kept me hooked. Fun novel that will be the perfect to lose yourself in. Thank you Net Galley for ARC in exchange for my honest opinion