Set in the beautiful backdrop of what is Lake Atitlán, every mother’s worst nightmare comes true. Unwilling to sit at home to grieve while her missing child is presumed dead, a mother goes in search for answers. The storyline is intriguing and I loved the immersion into the culture that is Guatemala in different places throughout the story. The characters were complex and thoroughly planned out. The female main character truly embodies motherhood and the need to protect and find answers for your child at all costs - even if they are no longer living. This book kept me engaged but didn’t have my heart racing. In my opinion it remained fairly calm in comparison to many mysteries and thrillers but was not boring even when somewhat predictable. Well worth the read!

I would like to thank Andromeda Romano-Lax, the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this audiobook!

⭐️I loved this book!⭐️

This is a dual POV and dual timeline novel. Rose is a mother who is retracing her missing daughter Jules’ last known whereabouts. In the present timeline, Rose goes to Guatemala to attend a writing retreat that Jules worked at prior to going missing. In the past timeline, we learn about the events leading up to Jules’ disappearance. Overall, this was a great read! I can’t wait to read more by Romano-Lax 🙂

The Deepest Lake by Andromeda Romano-Lax and narrated by Susan Bennett & Rebecca Quinn Robertson is absolutely stunning. A deep, dark thriller centred on the relationship between a mother and daughter. When the daughter disappears, the book takes off into a compelling emotional rollercoaster and dynamic investigation

The narrative is excellent, thrilling, well paced and utterly engrossing., the dual POV really fleshing out the story. The character development and dynamics was captivating and gripped my attention. I usually listen to audiobooks when I am driving, or manual tasks, but everything stopped as the story continued.

An outstanding novel and stunning audiobook, highly recommended

Thank you very much to Netgalley, RB Media, Recorded Books, the author Andromeda Romano-Lax
and the phenomenal narrators Susan Bennett & Rebecca Quinn Robertson for this incredible ALC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

Thank you RB Media for a review copy of this book.
You will miss out on one of the most amazing compositions you will ever read if you do not open app this book.
I give this book a 5 out of 5 star recommendation for not only the story line but for how well each individual charachter is described and portraied with some of the best detail I have even read. You will picture every scene in your head, as the imagery is on a stand alone level. portrayed.
Young women will be able to connect to Jules the feeling of being lost in the world amd finding who we are after college. Who we want to be in the real world, and what we want to do with our lives. Mothers and adults can connect with Rose. I saw my mom in her. She worries, but she fights tooth and nail for her daughter just as mine would.
This is one of the best books, If not, the best books I have ever read. It was captivating, riveting and down to earth real.
You're led to believe that Jules has died and at first we were unsure of how she has died. We later learn she was bludgeoned by Barbara. One of Eva's assistants.
Her mom is on a quest to figure out what happened to her daughter, Jules. Eva is not who everyone thinks she is. She hides behind a makeup persona and her memoirs, claiming to be the best, and beyond perfect. What type of person is she to make of the death of her baby, stealing from orphanage donations, trying to murder her "son," and holding Jules hostage.
The end of this book, left me just in awe of the Andromeda. "This is a true work of Art;" as Eva would describe
There are so many real stories of everyday life also told through the book. These can be found in the writing sessions conducted by Eva.
I am completely blown away. I cannot wait to read more from this author.
The end of this book leaves you with a warm cup of tea, satisfied and completely wrapped up in the warmth of each sip. If someone were to ask me what my favorite book was, I would say this book.

I was sucked in from the very start of this book. The way the author showed how the bond of a mother and daughter is like no other. Rose’s search for information about her daughter may at times seem reckless but she needs answers. The contrasting point of view of Jules is just as compelling. I really enjoyed this audiobook. Both narrators did a fantastic job. Thank you to the RB Media, Recorded Books and Net Galley for the advanced copy of the audiobook.

This is my first experience with this author and I must say it did not disappoint. The deepest lake tackles a variety of tough topics without leaving readers with empathetic fatigue. The story line grips your heart and has you ripping through the chapters.

A mother shares her experience after her daughter goes missing on an international trip turned mentorship. The mother holds out hope that there’s missing information on her daughters disappearance and takes matters into her own hands to learn the truth. Flashing between the mother and daughters perspectives, the book has the storylines facing towards one another. Through twists and trials this book was engaging to the very end.

Would definitely recommend this as a mystery thriller that is neither too deep or dark/gory.

This book is about an author Eva Marshall who has a writing retreat in Argentina. It cost $5900 and you share a cabin with two other women Rose is there not because she wants to learn how to write biographies but because this was the last place her daughter Jules was seen. Jules didn’t take the course instead after meeting a guy in town she got a job with Eva Marshall who he worked for. This was Juwl‘s favorite author and had read her books multiple times. They say you should never meet your heroes in that definitely rings true for Jules or at least it would if her mom could ask her but she has been missing for months and Rose is there looking for answers. Rose, as did Jewels will learn Eva is not who she pretends to be in the retreat seems like it is also part cult. It seems Eva has those who would do anything to make her happy including murder, but is that what happened to roses one and only beloved daughter Jules? This book is toll from two different timelines Rose is current day in joules is six months before when she went missing. Let me just say they had a lot of surprises in this book I’ve listen to the audio version and thought rose was done phenomenally but Jules sounded sleepy or bored or both. I really wanted to skip Jules this part and I would fast forward I just thought the boat dragged on so long and it would repeat itself and tell you the same thing you found out in the previous chapter but having said that I still like the end of the book and that is why I gave it three stars plus for roses narrator who was so good! If you like a plot that creeps along and takes forever to get to the point and the nitty-gritty you may like the deepest lake. I really think the one who did Rose‘s voice and her chapters saved the book and probably could’ve been a book by its self. I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

Loved that they used two distinct narrators for this audiobook. Excellent pacing and tone that fit the story perfectly. The main characters were well developed and vividly written. A lot of thrillers can skip that step and they feel flat. I will be looking for more from this author. Thank you to MetHalley and the publisher for the chance to listen before publication. Will definitely recommend.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s a thriller that actually has a story to tell. Rose’s daughter Jules is missing in Guatemala and Rose searching for answers as to what happened to her.

The book tells the story from the point of view of both mother and daughter. I found it’s a much deeper story than a typical thriller. This story kept me entertained until the very end. I felt like I was travelling with Rose looking for Jules.

The opportunity to review this audiobook was given in exchange for a honest review. Thank you RB Media and NetGalley.

The story had great potential, but it didn't live up to it. There are too many characters throughout the book, making it hard to follow sometimes. The pace was too slow, and the story didn't feel like it belonged to the mystery and thriller genre. So I lost interest at some point. The narrators did great. This wasn't bad, but it wasn't my cup of tea.

I recently visited Lake Atitlan in Guatemala and this amazing book transported me right back!

Rose is searching for her daughter. Jules, who went missing on a writer’s retreat, presumed drowned in the late, but Rose is determined to find answers and so she attends the writer’s retreat herself, undercover.

Told by Rose and by Jules’ POV, as Rose digs deeper, she discovers that there are some twisted secrets and fears for her own safety.

I listened to audiobook, which was very well narrated by Susan Bennett and Rebecca Quinn Robertson

4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Andrómeda Romano-Lax and RB media for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I listened to this as an audiobook at 1.75x thinking it would help make the story go a little faster, but I did quickly realize that the issue was that this audiobook wasn't for me. It felt like it was dragging on and very monotone.

I also noticed quickly that this book wasn't necessarily a thriller, it was more of a drama.

I skipped through a few chapters and was still able to get the idea of what happened and what was happening. The story felt a bit hollow. I did, however, think the ending was good.

I may have been the wrong audience for this one. I was expecting a psychological thriller or suspense, but this felt more like a slow paced drama.

A mom goes to a writing retreat in Guatemala to retrace her daughter’s last known whereabouts. While that sounds mysterious, it’s more like a mom goes to a woo woo retreat with some unlikeable women trying to find themselves.

I struggled to stay engaged with this audiobook, but other readers may enjoy it.

Narrators- both were ok. I felt like the narrator for Jules was a bit too monotone for my liking and made me nearly fall asleep several times. It was more ASMR than engaging for me.

Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book!!!!! I absolutely loved this book. I like how the story went back and forth between the two characters. A mother grieving her daughter and the twist of the story and everything behind it was really well written! I would give it 4.5 stars but it won’t allow half stars so I gave it 4. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book.

3.5/5. I liked the dual POV and thought that really strengthened the story. I had a hard time getting invested into the story at first, but as the twists started happening, it got better. This is a book about a cult-like writer’s retreat and getting to the bottom of what the leader, Eva, is hiding. Rose just wants to find her daughter and quickly realizes that everything at the retreat is not what it seems. I think if you enjoyed the book The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, you’ll like this book too.

I unfortunately did not finish the book. I was bored and caught myself wonder off while listening to the audiobook. The voice over was very monotone and was putting me to sleep. It’s just not for me. I’m sorry!

I found this all so relatable, creepy, and beautiful.
Rose heads to a writers retreat because it is the last place she knows her daughter was before she went missing. Everything about this book had me thinking. I listened all the way through!
The narrators are perfect for this role! I will admit to picking this out and requesting it for one of the narrators.

I thought this was going to be a thriller, but instead it's a story that meanders and just didn't hit the mark for me. I wasn't really invested in the characters and never felt like the story went anywhere. Missing daughter, mother on a mission, sketchy writers group, etc.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this advance copy of the audio book.

Sadly I feel like this title will fall victim to the misguided marketing campaign promising readers a Thriller where in reality it is a sleepy Mystery at best. The book isn't exactly bad overall. It is however way too wordy and too heavy on insignificant details.

An overused format of a dual timeline extends the plot to nearly 400 pages that feel twice as long. Rose's, in the present, a mother who is searching for her missing daughter Jules and Jules' in the near past, whose timeline neatly fills in the details of the story Rose is trying to uncover.

I don't recall ever reading a book that was so distinctly and separately two books in one. In fact, when I got bored reading Rose's parts I skipped over them entirely and just read Jules' parts without missing a tiniest bit of the story.

"The Deepest Lake" is badly overwritten with major plot points being weak and unconvincing. Which is unfortunate because it's not often we get heroines in thrillers who are not gullible and naive. These two are neither but the book is in a bad need of some heavy editing to keep it moving forward. As it is written right now, it stagnates and the parts of the grieving mother and the daughter who may or may not be dead are dueling with each other. The final result nearly put me to sleep.
For how to pull off a nearly identical format right see Lisa Jewell's The Night She Disappeared

4 stars

If you have seen every cult documentary or docuseries and have been wondering when you can next sign up for midnight volleyball now that you have exhausted all of the related media, this creepy mystery might just scratch your itch. While it's not quite a cult, there are PERSONALITIES at play here, and - much more importantly - there's some fascinating idol worship happening. These connections were unexpected but enjoyable for me.

Jules is a young woman spending some time in Guatemala, which scares her mom, Rose, based on Jules's past decision making (which hasn't always been excellent, in mom's eyes). Since Jules is at a bit of a crossroads - deciding about whether to continue to grad school, how to engage with her writing personally and professionally, etc. - readers also wonder exactly how much of Jules's own demise she might have played a role in (or not). Oh, and in the immediate present, Rose is in Guatemala trying to make sense of her daughter's drowning. Obviously, something has gone very wrong! The novel is told in present day and in flashbacks from mom's and daughter's perspectives, and this really helps the mystery come together nicely. Will there be the greatest twists and shocks of your mystery/thriller reading life here? Probably not, but I do think you'll enjoy the ride.

I enjoyed this listen and recommend the audiobook when and where accessible.