Book Synopsis
Where sea and land meet, two worlds clash in a fury of wind and waves.Arden Bleu has always known that her stepsister, Jade, was destined for great things. In a world where beauty follows magic, she has no doubt that their upcoming Awakening ceremony will reveal that gorgeous, kind, compelling Jade is far more than a mere mortal. But when Jade is kidnapped by a mysterious sect of mer on the eve of the newly-returned king’s ball, Arden will do anything to save her sister. Even face down the man she’s always dreaded meeting because of the power he holds over her family, the man to whom her father swore loyalty long before she was born. The Sea King.
Seidon, the Sea King of Daryatla, has grown only more powerful as the centuries have gone by, but lifetime after lifetime have failed to give him what he most yearns a family. He knows that it will take a woman of extraordinary power to match him enough to create a child, and no such woman seems to exist…until he feels her magic calling to his one day in the water. And when Arden Bleu, daughter of his most trusted official, arrives to tell him about her missing stepsister, he knows this Jade, with a new magic so coveted that the mer would risk war with his kingdom to steal her away, may be the one he’s waited centuries for. But how can he and the determined Arden ever hope to find one young woman trapped beneath the waves? Perhaps the Great Golden Sea Hawk who has guarded the sisters all their lives holds the key.
In a world on the brink of war between the mer and the land-dwellers, friendship, faith, and love demand the ultimate sacrifice as both kingdoms seek to unlock the prophesied magic waiting to spring the magic of wind and sky. To the mer, it would mean the freedom to return to the land. To Seidon’s court, it would mean safety from every storm. But how can any human hand wield the wind?
Book Details
- Publisher : Whitecrown
- Genre: Romantasy
- Publication date : June 3, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 350 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8887091198
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
Roseanna M. White is one of my favorite writers. I was surprised to discover she had written a Romantasy, Awakened, but this should be her new go-to genre. The world-building was impressive and easy to follow. Her magic system was unlike anything I’ve seen before, with many fresh elements. The "awakening" ceremony happens in late teen years and shows whether someone has magic in their blood.
I especially liked Arden. She was selfless and loyal, staying true to her values no matter what. Even as she gained more power, her integrity never wavered. Arden’s journey taught her a lot about herself and others, making her wiser and more relatable. Seidon, the Sea King of Daryatla, was also an immediate favorite. He fit his role perfectly. Strong yet humble, he carried heavy responsibilities but believed deeply in the Triada — the God or Trinity. Power, to him, came from their guidance. While there is a Christian influence, it’s shown differently here.
This novel offers many exciting elements:
-Merfolk living beneath the sea
-A Romantasy with no spice
-A Sea King searching for his new Queen
-Betrayal, kidnapping, and a coup
-Characters showing true selflessness and honor
-Water and sky magic in battles
I loved this story, full of great adventure, intense danger, sweet love, powerful magic, and well-paced action. It had no cliffhangers, which was a breath of fresh air. The ending epilogue was perfect. I was thrilled to learn there are three more books planned for this series, each set in different kingdoms of this world.
****Meet Author Roseanna M. White ****
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
Being educated at St. John’s College (the Great Books School) taught Roseanna to ask questions, to value conversation, and to never accept the simple answer without exploring it for herself. She and her family make their home in the mountains of West Virginia where she and her husband both grew up. Roseanna is a member of ACFW, a frequent speaker at writers events and small groups of readers, and an unabashed email addict.
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