The High Dive
BOOK BY Chelsea Fagan
Alexandra Onassis hates only two things: austerity politics, and Danial Azad. As the only scholarship kids of their elite group at Columbia University, their heated dynamic was scorched forever by one fateful, awful night just before graduation. And in the ten years since, Alex and Danial have been on radically different paths: she crafts social media campaigns for an ultra-progressive political party; he’s a rising star at a notoriously savage private equity firm. But when two of their college friends decide to tie the knot in the Mediterranean — and to host their old crew on a ten-day chartered yacht trip beforehand — Alex must finally face Danial, and the sobering reality that she’s now the only middle class outcast in this ultra wealthy club. When her ideals start to clash with her most intimate desires, Alex must learn to swim in emotional waters that are as unfamiliar as they are undeniable. The story leaves readers with a sense of fulfillment by delivering a complete and thoughtfully constructed narrative. Its measured execution reinforces its lasting appeal. Many readers appreciate how the book gradually builds toward its conclusion without rushing. Key ideas are given space to develop, ensuring that the ending feels earned rather than abrupt. This thoughtful resolution contributes to overall satisfaction.