Beneath the Starlit Sea
by Nicole Bea
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Pub Date 14 Jun 2022 | Archive Date 10 Jul 2022
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Description
Perfect for fans of The Witcher and A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Manda Collins, this new adult romantic fantasy will sweep you away with lush worldbuilding, delicate details, and deep emotions to dig into.
Sorceress Illyse prefers to isolate herself from the age-old conflict between her coven and the humans of Sjökanten, but not at the expense of her own life. Captured by the king's men, she is threatened with the ultimate demise for sorceresses—being forever imprisoned in ore—unless she manages to put an end to the gruesome murders of human citizens at the hands of a mysterious sea creature.
Bound by an iron band that limits her power, Illyse, and her fox familiar, join with Garit Darling, a medical practitioner and an enigma unto himself. Together, they delve deep into forgotten lore and forbidden romantic entanglements, despite a ban on relationships between sorceresses and humans. However, when it is discovered that Garit's past is more closely tied to their investigation than either initially realizes, soon their passion and distraction from the crimes may just be at the cost of Illyse's potential freedom... and Garit's life.
Advance Praise
"In the romantic novel Beneath the Starlit Sea, a sorceress struggles with her desires and identity, finding a path towards redemption and love" - Foreword Reviews
"In the romantic novel Beneath the Starlit Sea, a sorceress struggles with her desires and identity, finding a path towards redemption and love" - Foreword Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798985327359 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Average rating from 102 members
Featured Reviews
Kayleigh F, Reviewer
I loved this book it was a super fun read. I read it in one sitting I couldn't put it down I loved the writing the characters and honestly everything about it it was amazing
Kaylie R, Reviewer
If I could describe this book with one word, it would be lovely.
This is everything I could ask for in a fantasy-romance novel. Light fantasy with an sweet romance. I really liked reading from Illyse's point of view and enjoyed her as a main character.
Illyse is far away from a perfect main character. She makes mistakes, incredibly impulsive with her emotions but that's what I loved from her. She knew what she wanted and wasn't going to shy away from it. She wears her heart on her sleeve, for better or for worse.
My number one compliment with this book is for sure the writing. It was simply beautiful. Just as beautiful as this cover. Bea's prose is magical and absolutely transports you.
Such a nice, short read if you're in a slump and need a light read.
Emma H, Reviewer
Beneath the Starlit Sea is a beautifully written fantasy with a forbidden romance between a Sorceress and a human. Illyse and Garit are incredible characters and their love story is beautiful. Fantasy and Romance are my two favourite genres so this book was perfect for me!
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