The Wicked Sea (The Wicked Sea #1)by Jordan Stephanie Gray
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Synopsis:
In this dark and sultry romantasy a mermaid battles hatred—and lust—for the wretched warlock who saved her life.
Mermaid Zephyra of the Syl dreams of freedom. On the run from a dangerous captor and years of abuse, she’s shed her tail, grown legs, and hidden herself on land in the merrow-loathing kingdom of Mortia, left to steal and barter on the dirty streets. But her freedom is short-lived when she’s caught and sentenced to death by the brutal warlock, Arion Stone.
Arion is as beautiful as he is cold and deadly, only interested in punishing the merrow he views as evil. He has grown as strong as any warlock might, but at great personal cost ... which can only be remedied by the heart of the God of Death, lost to a fabled kingdom beneath the ocean’s treacherous depths.
So Arion offers Zephyra a deal she can’t refuse; help him find the mystical heart, and he’ll spare her life. With no other options, Zephyra agrees, entangling their souls and forbidden desires in a magical bargain until death do they part. But Zephyra's past is catching up to her, and the enemy she fled seeks vengeance. If Zephyra and Arion can't learn to fight together—and trust each other—there are worse things awaiting them than just death. Of course, in the wicked sea, everyone has secrets, and no one should be trusted.
Review:
“I’m no longer certain if I’m the hero or the villain.”
The Wicked Sea was a mermaid and warlock, enemies to lovers romantasy that was filled with all the action! This story was set in a brutal world that swirled with betrayal, deals, and death. If you’re looking for an underwater and on land adventure that will keep you guessing, definitely give this one a try!
We are the depths of the sea and the salt of tears. We are the violence of the riptide and the snarl of waves.
We are vengeance.
Learning about their world and the powers that belonged to the warlocks and mermaids was fascinating! Zephyra, a mermaid, was kickass and had no problems playing dirty. She had been on the run when she was caught by Arion, a warlock. His kind slaughtered hers. And his powers seemed to trump hers too. Even if they were killing him. But as a common goal laid out in front of them, they found themselves working together with tension simmering, viciously hating the other, and so much unknown in front of them.
I can’t shake this skittering feeling across my skin, and every instinct in my body is screaming to flee.
With impossible situations and being forced to work together, the push and pull in this story was a lot of fun! Zephyra and Arion became unlikely allies, and I loved watching that very tentative friendship form. Especially since they could be so steamy too! But as others joined in their journey, I was left on unsure footing. Especially with that climatic ending that left us on a cliffhanger! The Wicked Sea was a fun journey and I’m excited to see what happens next!
The woman who has always run. The woman who tried to drown me. The woman who ordered me to explode an entire isle to save our asses. She hesitates.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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