As the granddaughter of a famed navigator, seventeen-year-old Reyna has always lived life on her own terms, despite those who say a girl could never be an explorer for the royal house of St. John del Mar. She is determined to prove them wrong, and as she returns home after a year-long expedition, she knows her dream is within reach. No longer an apprentice, instead: Reyna, Master Explorer. But when menacing raiders attack her ship, those dreams are pushed aside. Reyna’s escape is both desperate and dangerous, and when next she sees her ship, a mystery rises from the deep. The sailors - her captain, her countrymen - have vanished. To find them, Reyna must use every resource at her disposal . . . including placing her trust in a handsome prince from a rival kingdom. Together they uncover a disturbing truth. The attack was no isolated incident. Troubling signs point to a shadowy kingdom in the north, and for once, the rulers of the Sea of Magdalen agree: something must be done. But can Reyna be brave enough to find a way?
I really enjoyed this adventure. I read the whole thing in a day because I found myself riveted from the moment our two main characters Reyna and Levi meet. Their banter and chemistry was undeniable and I found myself truly intrigued and that continued throughout the entire book. I love the little nods that we get in this book to the first one but I also like that you don't necessarily need to read the first one to understand this one although I do recommend doing so.
Blaise was probably one of my favorite characters and I loved seeing her preserving throughout the book, I loved how things wrapped up for her. Jamie was also fun to read about and I found myself loving how oblivious he could be at times.
All in all this was an very entertaining read and I am happy that I got to spend the day immersed in such a colorful world.
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