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Synopsis:
High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, the first novel in a new YA fantasy series.
In a world divided by meddlesome gods and treacherous oceans, only the Maarin possess the knowledge to cross the Endless Seas. But they have one mandate: East must never meet West.
A SAILOR WITH A WILL OF IRON
Teriana is the second mate of the Quincense and heir to the Maarin Triumvirate. Her people are born of the seas and the keepers of its secrets, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Teriana breaks her people’s mandate so her friend might escape—a choice with devastating consequences.
A SOLDIER WITH A SECRET
Marcus is the commander of the Thirty-Seventh, the notorious legion that has led the Celendor Empire to conquer the entire East. The legion is his family, but even they don’t know the truth he’s been hiding since childhood. It’s a secret he’ll do anything to protect, no matter how much it costs him – and the world.
A DANGEROUS QUEST
When an Empire senator discovers the existence of the Dark Shores, he captures Teriana’s crew and threatens to reveal Marcus’s secret unless they sail in pursuit of conquest, forcing the two into an unlikely—and unwilling—alliance. They unite for the sake of their families, but both must decide how far they are willing to go, and how much they are willing to sacrifice.
Kindle Edition, 368 pages
Published May 7th 2019 by Tor Teen
High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, the first novel in a new YA fantasy series. After eagerly frothing over every hint towards the plot-line shared on social media, I was delighted to receive this ARC, and was NOT disappointed. Resemblant to he creativity and world-building of Tamora Pierce, whilst drawing from a history rife with symbolism's and powers, Jensen has encapsulated the very essence of Ancient Rome, and constructed into something that is her own. A pirate. A soldier. A dangerous quest. A Purpose, and I was sold. Rich in historically accurate language, and depiction/imagery, this novel perfectly draws you in, and spits you out asking for more.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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