Best books set by the sea (for cold walks on the beach)
Désirée Worrall-Bélanger
Siren & Sea Creature Fantasy
"Sea Witch" by Sarah Henning
A gripping story of friendship, betrayal, and the power of hope. Though magic can shape life and death, love is the one thing it cannot control.
"All the Stars and Teeth" by Adalyn Grace
Set in a kingdom where danger lurks beneath the sea, mermaids seek vengeance with song, and magic is a choice, a thrilling fantasy for fans of Stephanie Garber and Sarah J. Maas.
"To Kill a Kingdom" by Alexandra Christo
This action-packed YA debut pits a deadly siren princess and a siren-hunting human prince against each other as they fight to protect their kingdoms.
"Sing Me to Sleep" by Gabi Burton
In this dark and seductive YA fantasy debut, a siren must choose between protecting her family and following her heart in a prejudiced kingdom where her existence is illegal.
"The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea" by Axie Oh
An enthralling retelling of a classic Korean folktale, perfect for fans of Miyazaki’s "Spirited Away."
"Daughter of the Siren Queen" by Tricia Levenseller
The capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of "Daughter of the Pirate King" is back in this action-packed audiobook sequel, promising rousing high-seas adventures and the perfect dash of magic.High Seas Adventure & Pirate Fantasy
"The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi" by Shannon Chakraborty
A new trilogy of magic and mayhem on the high seas in this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artifacts and ancient mysteries, in one woman’s determined quest to seize a final chance at glory—and write her own legend.
"Dark Water Daughter" by H. M. Long
Come sail the Winter Sea, for action-packed, high-stakes adventures, rich characterization, and epic plots full of intrigue and betrayal.
"Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea" by Rita Chang-Eppig
A book of salt and grit, blood and sweat, this is an unmissable portrait of a woman who leads with the courage and ruthlessness of our darkest and most beloved heroes.Island & Ocean-World Epic Fantasy
"The Bone Shard Daughter" by Andrea Stewart
In this action-packed magical fantasy epic, a heroine at the head of a powerful empire confronts a raging battle as she’s forced to do whatever it takes to restore peace."The Bone Shard Emperor" by Andrea Stewart
Yet an even greater threat is on the horizon, for the Alanga — the powerful magicians of legend — have returned to the Empire. They claim they come in peace, and Lin will need their help in order to defeat the rebels and restore peace. But can she trust them?
"The Bone Shard War" by Andrea Stewart
Legend tells of seven mythic swords, forged in centuries past. If Lin can find them before her enemies, she may yet be able to turn the tide. If she fails, the Sukai dynasty — and the entire empire — will fall.
"Tress of the Emerald Sea" by Brandon Sanderson
Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?
"The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" by C. S. Lewis
As they sail farther and farther from charted waters, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world's end is only the beginning.Atmospheric Coastal Romance & Dark Academia
"Crown of Coral and Pearl" by Mara Rutherford
A debut YA fantasy which follows a young woman from a village on the sea who must impersonate her twin on land to save everyone she loves from a tyrannical prince.
"The Bridge Kingdom" by Danielle L. Jensen
The iconic Bridge Kingdom series begins: a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood.
"Bring Me Your Midnight" by Rachel Griffin
A lush romantic fantasy about forbidden love, the choices we make, and the pull between duty and desire.
"Spells for Forgetting" by Adrienne Young
A deeply atmospheric story about ancestral magic, an unsolved murder, and a second chance at true love.
"Curious Tides" by Pascale Lacelle
This gorgeous dark academia fantasy follows a teen mage who must unravel the truth behind the secret society that may have been involved in her classmates’ deaths.Keep reading on Everand!
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Désirée Worrall-Bélanger