“Captures rowing at its core: the sounds, the smells, the pain, the thrill!”
—Bonnie Garmus, #1 New York Times bestselling authorof Lessons in Chemistry
“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
“Capsized is the kind of book you cancel plans for—sharp, addictive, and impossible to put down! Balogh effortlessly pulls the reader into the high-pressure world of elite rowing, where ambition, loyalty, and scandals collide.” —Alexandra Brown Chang, New York Times bestselling author of By Invitation Only
“Charlotte Lillie Balogh tells this story with heart and honesty, capturing what it’s like to come of age while chasing the next stroke.” —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
“[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
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