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For high-achieving Margaret Douglas, rowing is everything—her friends, her family, and her way into college. As a senior and varsity captain, she’s sacrificed everything to get where she is. But after mysteriously disappearing over the summer, rumors swirl: Was Margaret at Olympic training? Rehab? House arrest? Whatever happened, it haunts her . . . and when she returns at the beginning of the season, Margaret discovers that the sisterhood she once knew has moved on without her.
Meanwhile, spunky freshman and new girl Jo Bryant is being forced to row by her father: a former Olympian, a Boston legend, and the person Jo blames for her parents’ divorce. Jo knows nothing about the sport, or why Margaret’s return has everyone at the boathouse whispering, but she does know Margaret is the only person who doesn’t treat her like a joke.
For both girls, the varsity team is a fierce, messy found family; a sisterhood earned in five a.m. wake-ups and blistered hands. But there are secrets and scandals waiting to surface—and with the biggest race of the year on the horizon, Margaret, Jo, and their teammates are about to find out just how deep they go.
Critic reviews
“Equal parts sports drama and coming-of-age mystery, Capsized is full of heart and sure to enthrall readers. The stories of Margaret and Jo, set against the backdrop of competitive rowing, are deeply felt and expertly drawn.” —Kathleen Glasgow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
“Reading Capsized, I simultaneously wanted to race through the gripping mystery about the dark side of high-school athletics and savor every moment of this heart-filled love letter to women’s sports. Balogh’s brilliant writing made me nostalgic for my own years playing high school sports—and especially for the beautiful friendships I made along the way. I absolutely loved this book!” —Jordyn Taylor, USA Today bestselling author of Wicked Darlings and The Revenge Game
“A thoughtful love letter to the intricacies, rivalries, and familial intimacy in the sport of rowing. Balogh masterfully weaves a coming-of-age sports tale with a thrilling teen mystery, all set in a version of Boston that has never felt so authentic or fun. Capsized is the kind of story you want to climb right into and squeeze between the characters . . . at least while the boat is still upright!” —Kit Rosewater, author of All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey
“Charlotte Lillie Balogh has written a rollicking, fast-paced novel about a group of young women who ultimately (and not without some pain) find a sense of belonging when they join a high school rowing team. They discover that they are only as strong as their weakest link, and more importantly, that when they are united, they can navigate the ugly and beautiful transition into adulthood together.” —Mary Mazzio, award-winning documentary filmmaker and U.S. Olympic rower
“Charlotte Lillie Balogh tells this story with heart and honesty, capturing what it’s like to come of age while chasing the next stroke. Her book reminds us that rowing is for everyone—and that there’s always a seat waiting for you somewhere in the boat.” —Arshay Cooper, #1 USA Today bestselling author of Let Me Be Real with You and A Most Beautiful Thing
“Reading Capsized, I simultaneously wanted to race through the gripping mystery about the dark side of high-school athletics and savor every moment of this heart-filled love letter to women’s sports. Balogh’s brilliant writing made me nostalgic for my own years playing high school sports—and especially for the beautiful friendships I made along the way. I absolutely loved this book!” —Jordyn Taylor, USA Today bestselling author of Wicked Darlings and The Revenge Game
“A thoughtful love letter to the intricacies, rivalries, and familial intimacy in the sport of rowing. Balogh masterfully weaves a coming-of-age sports tale with a thrilling teen mystery, all set in a version of Boston that has never felt so authentic or fun. Capsized is the kind of story you want to climb right into and squeeze between the characters . . . at least while the boat is still upright!” —Kit Rosewater, author of All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey
“Charlotte Lillie Balogh has written a rollicking, fast-paced novel about a group of young women who ultimately (and not without some pain) find a sense of belonging when they join a high school rowing team. They discover that they are only as strong as their weakest link, and more importantly, that when they are united, they can navigate the ugly and beautiful transition into adulthood together.” —Mary Mazzio, award-winning documentary filmmaker and U.S. Olympic rower
“Charlotte Lillie Balogh tells this story with heart and honesty, capturing what it’s like to come of age while chasing the next stroke. Her book reminds us that rowing is for everyone—and that there’s always a seat waiting for you somewhere in the boat.” —Arshay Cooper, #1 USA Today bestselling author of Let Me Be Real with You and A Most Beautiful Thing
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