Sweet Black Waves

by Kristina Perez

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Pub Date Jun 05 2018 | Archive Date Jun 05 2018

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group | Imprint

Teens & YA

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Description

For fans of Graceling and The Mists of Avalon, Kristina Pérez's Sweet Black Waves is a lush fantasy about warring countries and forbidden romance that will have readers entranced.

As best friend and lady-in-waiting to the princess, Branwen is guided by two principles: devotion to her homeland and hatred for the raiders who killed her parents. When she unknowingly saves the life of her enemy, he awakens her ancient healing magic and opens her heart. Branwen begins to dream of peace, but the princess she serves is not so easily convinced. Fighting for what's right, even as her powers grow, will set Branwen against her best friend and the only man she's ever loved.

Kristina Pérez's debut features star-crossed lovers who change the fate of two nations. Inspired by the legend of Tristan and Iseult, this is the story of the legend’s true heroine: Branwen.

And don't miss the spellbinding sequel, Wild Savage Stars!

An Imprint Book

“Fans of Joan Wolf’s Dark Ages of Britain trilogy and Tessa Gratton’s The Queens of Innis Lear will enjoy this dreamy tale, which is carried along with vibrant descriptions and intense emotion.” —RT Reviews

“Devastating... will leave readers eager for a sequel.” —Publishers Weekly

Available Editions

EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781250132857
PRICE	$18.99 (USD)
PAGES	448

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Featured Reviews

Misty S, Librarian

LOVED this book - great writing, great characters and excellent plot.

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roxi N, Reviewer

It's rare for me to compare a book to Juliet Marillier's works (my favorite celtic fantasy author) but Sweet Black Waves reminded me of a young adult version of Ms. Marillier's works. I was completely drawn in by the imperfect characters (a queen with the weight of the world on her shoulders, a princess who'd do anything for love, a handmaiden with healing powers) and what they do and don't do for love. It could be love for each other, and/or the love of their land that motivates them. The end was slightly predictable, but by the time I finished it, I was blown away by my need to pick up the sequel. Immediately.

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Librarian 68185

I love stories about star-crossed lovers and Sweet Black Waves broke my heart in all the right ways. Kristina Perez does a wonderful job retelling Tristan & Eseult in a new and unexpected way. I was kept on edge not knowing what way this story would go, and was satisfied with the ending. I'm looking forward to Branwen's story continuing.