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ABOUT CAPSIZED
A mystery and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of an elite all-girls rowing club as they navigate first loves, first heartbreaks, and the bonds that form when winning isn’t the only thing on the line.
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.
PRAISE
“Captures rowing at its core: the sounds, the smells, the pain, the thrill!” —Bonnie Garmus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 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
“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
“Readers who enjoy sports dramas and fast-paced mysteries will be captivated by Capsized.” —YA Books Central
“A thrilling sports mystery about feminism and friendship.” —Booklist
“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
“[A] mystery that brings sports, found family, and friendship.” —Parade
“A 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
“Masterfully weaves a coming-of-age sports tale with a thrilling teen mystery. 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
PRODUCT DETAILS
Hardcover | $19.99
Published by Delacorte Press
480 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult
ISBN 9780593899274
ABOUT KILL THE LAX BRO
A fresh and darkly funny 90s murder mystery about one high school’s net of lies that begin to unravel when a star lacrosse player winds up dead.
The night before graduation, all of Hancock High celebrates at their school’s annual lock-in. But what starts out as a fun night turns horribly wrong when a body is found—and the victim is none other than Troy Richards, the school’s star lacrosse player.
Everyone is acting totally clueless. As for suspects? There’s Jennifer (the dream girl), Naomi (the geek), Sassi (the overachiever), and Tatum (the rebel). At a glance, it seems like they couldn’t be more unalike, except for the fact that they all hated Troy (the lax bro) . . . but who wanted him dead?
From debut author Charlotte Lillie Balogh comes a wickedly sharp take on high school stereotypes, including the boys we love and love to hate: lax bros.
PRAISE
“Charlotte Lillie Balogh’s debut is utterly impossible to put down (no, really—I tore through it in twenty-four hours). The book’s expertly constructed plot is made even more propulsive by the use of six different narrators, each harboring their own secrets. And I still get goose bumps thinking about how it all ends.” —Jordyn Taylor, USA Today bestselling author of Wicked Darlings and The Revenge Game
“Reading this was like inhaling a Pixy Stix only to find out it might be laced with poison. Kill the Lax Bro is full of girls and boys alike thirsty for the hottest lax bro in school—thirsty for his murder, that is. A compulsive, whip-smart read from a talented new voice in YA. The twists at the end had me in a chokehold.” —Trish Lundy, author of The One That Got Away with Murder
“Twisty, hilarious, and lethal, Charlotte Lillie Balogh’s young adult debut is a perfect blend of your favorite ’90s teen movie antics and modern-day murder mysteries, leaving you on the edge of your seat—and dying to know who done it in this dark comedy!” —Matthew Hubbard, critically acclaimed author of The Rebel’s Guide to Pride
“Nostalgic ’90s vibes mash with a punchy multi-POV narrative to create a thrilling mystery that’s impossible to put down. Kill the Lax Bro is the ultimate get-back-at-your-ex book—whether the ex is a boyfriend, best friend, or otherwise—and follows an unlikely yet endearing crew bent on serving up karma. Balogh’s debut is a reading rush you won’t want to miss.” —Mackenzie Reed, author of The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials
“[A] love letter to the 1990s wrapped in a psychologically twisted whodunit….Fans of Karen M. McManus or Diana Urban will devour this book.” —Booklist
“Readers who enjoy twisty murder mysteries with multiple narrators will want to scoop this one up.” —School Library Journal
Blends ’90s nostalgia and high school drama with murder to create a surprising story that bounces between two timelines. With distinct, witty characters and complex motivations, fans of ’90s teen movies won’t be able to get enough!” —Megan Davidhizar, author of Silent Sister
“A standout debut that really scores! Steamy romance, high school hijinks, ’90s nostalgia, and a whodunit murder mystery that had me hooked from page one. I never wanted it to end!” —Sara Phoebe Miller, author of You Belong Here
PRODUCT DETAILS
Hardcover | $19.99
Published by Delacorte Press
384 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult
ISBN 9780593899274
ABOUT CHARLOTTE LILILIE BALOGH
Charlotte Lillie Balogh is an author, a screenwriter, and a comic book writer born and raised outside Boston. She self-published her first book at sixteen years old and later graduated as a Remembrance Scholar from Syracuse University. CLB is a lifelong superhero fanatic, and she launched into the television and film industry by working at DC Entertainment on projects including Wonder Woman 1984 and the CW’s Stargirl. When she’s not writing, CLB mentors young women through RowLA and WriteGirl, helping to create the next generation of real-life superheroes. She is the author of KILL THE LAX BRO (available now) and CAPSIZED (available September 8, 2026).
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