“An achingly romantic, compulsively readable love story—with chemistry that burns up every page. Emma Brodie has rendered an intoxicating portrayal of the power and intensity of human connection.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atmosphere

“Into the Blue is a deeply moving story that spans time (and space!) to test the limits of love and identity . . . An intense and rewarding novel.”—Kevin Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to See Here

“Fans of angst and spice will devour Brodie’s tale. This one’s for the yearners.”—Booklist

“A messy, yearning, character-driven love story . . . It’s an emotional ride and a unique blend of storytelling styles.”—Martha Stewart, Best Book Club Books of 2026

“Funny, tender, intimate, epic, ambitious . . . Emma Brodie harnesses her immense talent to remind us of everything fiction can do. Into the Blue will dive right into your heart and stay there for a very long time.”—Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants

“Smart and romantic, with fine observations about theater and life. The final act will stay with me.”—Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

“I devoured Into the Blue in two sittings. So swept up in the sheer romance of it, I could scarcely look up from the page. A rare and intoxicating love story that hooks from the very first page . . . I adored it.”—Clare Leslie Hall, New York Times bestselling author of Broken Country

“This book was like nothing I’ve ever read before: both Gothic and geeky, hilarious and heart-wrenching, a masterclass in scorching sexual tension and a poignant meditation on the true meaning of intimacy. Into the Blue is my new obsession, and it will be yours, too.”—Layne Fargo, bestselling author of The Favorites

“Expertly weaving an epic tale of star-crossed lovers for the modern era, Brodie reminds us what it’s like to be wildly, desperately in love—and that, often despite our better judgment, there’s no escaping the pull of a true soulmate.”—Mikki Brammer, bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of Clover 

“From its fun, entertainment-world setting to its real, raw characters and plotlines, Into the Blue will rip your heart open and stitch it back together while you thank it profusely. . . . It may just be my favorite romance book of all time.”—The Everygirl

“At once joyful and heartbreaking, Into the Blue is a compelling and powerful portrayal of the magic and devastation of true love. AJ and Noah’s story burns with chemistry and simmers with nostalgia and longing. An epic, special, and unforgettable read.”—Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You

“I was glued to every chapter of Into the Blue, a story that alternately burns with a fiery romance and crackles with whimsical nerdy delights.”—Nikki Erlick, New York Times bestselling author of The Measure and The Poppy Fields

“A beautiful tale of star-crossed lovers . . . Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will not want to miss this tearjerker.”— Publishers Weekly