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Sweet Black Waves
The Sweet Black Waves Series (Book 1)
- Author
- Kristina Pérez
- Narrator
- Lucy Rayner
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 24 August 2021
- Run Time
- 13 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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.
Educator’s Resource Guide: https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.blackstoneaudio.com/docs/SBW%20-%20Educator%27s%20Resource%20Guide.pdf
Critics Review
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“Fantasy, family secrets, and forbidden romance, oh my!”
Teen Vogue
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“Pérez’s writing is evocative and immersive…Inventive and intriguing.”
Tor.com
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“Pérez closes with a devastating cliff-hanger that will leave readers eager for a sequel.”
Publishers Weekly
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“The female characters are vivid, powerful, and passionate…a thrilling roller coaster.”
Kirkus Reviews
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“Intense, swoon worthy, and smart.”
Vic James, author of the Dark Gifts Trilogy
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“Star-crossed love, tested loyalties, and magic that binds and burns.”
Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere
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Details
- Author
- Kristina Pérez
- Narrator
- Lucy Rayner
- Duration
- 13 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 August 2021
- ISBN
- 9781665107112
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories
Synopsis
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.Educator’s Resource Guide: https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.blackstoneaudio.com/docs/SBW%20-%20Educator%27s%20Resource%20Guide.pdf
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