Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: March 5th, 2024
Pages: 384
Publisher: Inkyard Press
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“This world of sea and storm runs deep with bargains and blood.
On the remote isle of Rosevear, Mira, like her mother before her, is a wrecker, one of the seven on the rope who swim out to shipwrecks to plunder them. Mira’s job is to rescue survivors, if there are any. After all, she never feels the cold of the frigid ocean waters and the waves seem to sing to her soul. But the people of Rosevear never admit the that they set the beacons themselves to lure ships into the rocks.
When the Council watch lays a trap to put an end to the wrecking, they arrest Mira’s father. Desperate to save him from the noose, Mira strikes a deal with an enigmatic wreck survivor guarding layers of secrets behind his captivating eyes, and sets off to find something her mother has left her, a family secret buried deep in the sea.
With just nine days to find what she needs to rescue her father, all Mira knows for certain is The sea gives. The sea takes. And it’s up to her to do what she must to save the ones she loves.”
My Review:
This is a solid YA fantasy debut, for readers who love a sea-faring adventure. The world-building and lore are very captivating. I loved all the magical creatures. The descriptive language was written in a way that really immersed me into the setting. The atmosphere and the writing are definitely the highlights of the story. I didn’t feel the connection with the main character that I wanted. And I also didn’t feel the romantic connection believably enough to be invested. I wanted to see more depth and development. Mira just wasn’t my favorite female heroine to read. The plot is full of action and the pacing is well-done. This one is a fun, fast, exciting read that will definitely find its audience who love it. From the writing alone, I would definitely be interested to read more from this author.
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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