A Tide of Treason
Indian Mythology/LGBTQIA+/Romantasy
by A. B. Daniels-Annachi
Be wary the sea for the secrets she holds, but fear the land for the monsters he molds.
Dorian’s greatest ambition is to sail the open seas. His dreams have overtaken his days, yet the closer his ascension to the throne looms, the further into harbor his heart swims. When a hybrid sea creature is spotted, his father makes him an offer that is too tempting to refuse—one that could change the course of his destiny.
Beneath the waves, Zara’s underwater kingdom is choking on pollution, and her people are suffering. Despite the dire state of her home, Zara has refused to claim her rightful place on the council. After her family is destroyed by human encroachment, she vows to put an end to the devastation wrought by the two-legged monsters from above.
As fate would have it, Veshak—a feared privateer with a hidden agenda and a drawerful of secrets—intercepts both Dorian and Zara during their desperate quests. Spurred on by his own pursuit of justice, Veshak devises a plan that intertwines their fates, leaving the future of both the sea and land hanging in the balance as the three navigate treacherous waters and fragile alliances.
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REVIEW
5 out of 5
This was a hauntingly beautiful story, with mythology, fantasy, and a little romance intertwined. We get to follow the story from three POVs – Dorian, Zara, and Veshak. Each adds unique insight into their world, even after their paths become inextricably laced together. Daniels-Annachi has a beautiful writing voice, and really transports you right into the story, like slipping unseen through a magic portal. The characters are complex, and not everyone is exactly as you expect them to be, in a good way. The story itself moves at a good pace, and it’s really difficult to set down once you start reading. You can tell there are fairy-tale/myth elements running through everything, but the story is unique. If you’re looking for a unique. magical, fairy-tale-esque adventure, you absolutely need to grab this.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ari is a trans author and editor from Oregon. Writer of mythology and fantasy novels, he spends his free time reading, listening to nerdy podcasts, and playing board games. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok @darkmythauthor to stay up to date. To learn more about him and his books, visit his website.