When Brynn made that post, she was joking. Or at least that’s her story- which doesn't stop her mom from panicking and sending her away. An internet-free and phone-less summer on a houseboat with her distant dad is the last thing Brynn wants. When she meets a girl in the bayou named Skylar, she starts to think things might not be so bad. But Skylar has been keeping dark secrets. Brynn must learn to balance her anxiety and face her fears in order to find the real reason Skylar needs help. 

The Immeasurable Depth of You is poignant, filled with a version of deep melancholiness that is unique to young adults. Brynn feels trapped by her parents, by her diagnoses, and struggles to see a way forward. Meanwhile, Skylar is mysterious and ethereal. I appreciated how far Brynn was willing to go to help Skylar, including conquering very real fears and panic attacks. 

I loved Brynn’s relationship with her dad (and mom)- even when it was imperfect, the love between them was always evident. There is a wistful quality to the writing, soaked with grief and cautious hope. Yet, I also felt there was a strong sense of realism that grounds readers even as Skylar’s tragic story unfolds. There is positive LGBTQ+ (specifically bisexual) representation, but I wouldn’t say there is romance. I would recommend this for readers who enjoyed You’ve Reached Sam and 13 Reasons Why. 

Thank you to Maria Ingrande Mora, Peachtree Teen, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

*Do check the content warnings at the beginning of this book or message me with any concerns, as this is a heavy (and important) story that deals with suicide, suicide ideation, anxiety, death etc. To me, these all felt very sensitively approached by the author and treated with thoughtfulness. *