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Synopsis
Does their world deserve salvation, or will Esmyra be its reckoning? Raised in secret by the sea’s most feared pirate, Esmyra Blackwood knows nothing of her past or the origins of her mysterious powers. In the mortal kingdom, Draevyn Rowe is the second-born son of the tyrant king, and the only known fire-wielder of their realm. Esmyra and Draevyn's journeys collide when she kidnaps him to force a trade with the king for her captain’s life. But when her barter is refused, she is instead tasked with unearthing a kingdom lost a thousand years prior. Together, the two are forced to navigate a labyrinth of lies and secrets in search of the sunken kingdom. The tides are shifting, and with scheming gods and ancient rivalries at play, alliances will be forged and shattered. The two must decide who to trust, and how far they’re willing to go for the ones they love. Esmyra will face a choice: Does their world deserve salvation... or will she be its reckoning? A Wraith Beneath the Tides is Book One in the Beyond the Tides Trilogy. This is a new adult, dark fantasy that is best described as Pirates meets Atlantis. The story features a slow burn, enemies to lovers romance with the FMC being the morally gray villain. Beyond the Tides will be enjoyed by lovers of Amber V. Nicole, LJ Andrews, and Carissa Broadbent.
A Wraith Beneath the Tides: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This new adult dark fantasy features morally gray characters, kidnapping, violence, scheming gods, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with moderate sexual content. Best for mature readers comfortable with darker themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include kidnapping, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Young adults will be drawn to the pirate heroine with mysterious powers and the forced-proximity romance as she and a fire-wielding prince search for a lost kingdom.