Sweet Black Waves

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Graceling meets The Mists of Avalon when a young woman is gifted with magical healing abilities that evolve beyond her control in this debut fantasy series.

In the first book of a lush fantasy trilogy about warring countries, family secrets, and star-crossed lovers, eighteen-year-old Branwen finds an enemy washed up on the shore of her kingdom. Rather than let him die at the hands of her people, she nurses him back to health as they begin to fall in love. Branwen helps him escape with his life—only for him to return during a diplomatic visit under his true identity: Prince Tristan of Kernyv.In an epic King’s Tournament that ensues, Prince Tristan prevails—joining his nation of Kernyv with Branwen’s nation of Iveriu. As the politics become more complicated and Branwen’s power grows, she must choose between her own happiness and the fate of her kingdom.

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Critics Review

u201cFantasy, family secrets, and forbidden romance, oh my!u201d

Teen Vogue

u201cPu00e9rezu2019s writing is evocative and immersiveu2026Inventive and intriguing.u201d

Tor.com

u201cPu00e9rez closes with a devastating cliff-hanger that will leave readers eager for a sequel.u201d

Publishers Weekly

u201cThe female characters are vivid, powerful, and passionateu2026a thrilling roller coaster.u201d

Kirkus Reviews

u201cIntense, swoon worthy, and smart.u201d

Vic James, author of the Dark Gifts Trilogy

u201cStar-crossed love, tested loyalties, and magic that binds and burns.u201d

Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere

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