Book Details:
Pages: 420
Published: 9/28/2021
Author: Katherine Quinn
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Synopsis:
One woman chosen by the God of the Sea. A king hellbent on saving his mysterious island home. And a forbidden romance that could destroy them all.
Forced to marry the wealthy Count Casbian by her power-hungry father, Margrete turns to the gods, praying for a life free from the men who wish to rule her. Across the sea, a ruthless immortal answers…
Planning to use Margrete to reclaim a powerful relic stolen from his people, Bash, a devilishly handsome king, kidnaps Margrete on the day of her nuptials. Bringing her to his home, the mystical island of Azantian, it isn’t long before a devastating secret is revealed—one that ties Margrete to the gods themselves.
Drawn to the spirited woman he’s sworn to hate, Bash cannot stay away from Margrete and the passion she ignites within him. When the lines begin to blur, Margrete must make a choice between a fiery love, and saving the realm from the dangerous magic awakening inside of her soul.
The first book of this exciting fantasy trilogy is perfect for readers who love high-seas adventures, swashbuckling heroes, and forbidden, steamy romance. Fans of Danielle L. Jensen’s The Bridge Kingdom, and Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses will be enthralled.
Opinion:
Enemies to Lovers. ENEMIES to lovers. ENEMIES TO LOVERS. AHH.
The story begins when Margrete is set to be married to a count but alas, barely makes it to the alter. Bash kidnaps Margrete to try to use her as a bargaining chip with her father, as her father had stolen a very important relic from his people.. Little do they know, neither are as they seem.
The world building is phenomenal. The descriptions of the buildings, the castle, the ship on the ocean, everything is so vividly detailed you feel like you are there with the main characters.
My only complaint was there where times where the “he” or “it” that were being referenced were a little confusing? Like, “he said”, “I heard his voice”, and I wasn’t sure who “he” was. There was a lot of names and almost information overload. You had to really be focusing at times to decipher. If your spouse or friend is talking to you, or if you have the TV on in the background, turn them or the TV off (silencio) and focus.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I would definitely agree with the recommendation to fans of Sarah J Maas ACOTAR. You will be enthralled with this tale. Also, fans of JLA Blood and Ash, pick this one up. The Girl Who Belonged to the Sea could definitely be your next favorite read!
*I received The Girl Who Belonged to the Sea in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*
My Overall Rating: ★★★★★
About the Author:
Katherine Quinn is a fantasy romance author and poet. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in psychology. She resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and three children.
Her love for writing began after she read her first fantasy series, Song of the Lioness, by Tamora Pierce. After that, she wanted nothing more than to be a dagger-wielding heroine. Unfortunately, it’s frowned upon to give a child a dagger, so she settled on writing about daring adventures instead.
Coffee is her true love, and she believes nothing can’t be fixed without Starbucks and dark humor.
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