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The Vast and Brutal Sea
A Young Adult Fantasy Novel by Zoraida Córdova
Book 3 of the The Vicious Deep Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Merfolk,
- Royal Intrigue,
- Sibling Rivalry,
- Reluctant Hero,
- Mythic Fantasy
This book is for you if you're into...
- Merman royalty fighting for the Sea Throne with ancient magic
- Epic betrayals where best friends become deadly rivals
- High-stakes quests to unite legendary artifacts before war erupts
The thrilling conclusion to this epic fantasy trilogy, the Sea Court is in all-out war to claim the throne, and Tristan's most trusted friend just became his fiercest rival. This clash of sand and sea will pit brother against brother―and there can only be one victor.
Two days. That's all the time Tristan Hart has to prevent all-out war. Since discovering he was part merman and heir to the Sea Throne, Tristan has been fighting for his future, his friends―his life.
Now to win the crown and save the girl he loves, Tristan will have to take the ultimate risk: unleash the ancient magic of Poseidon and release the kraken. Seriously. It's the only way to unite the three scattered pieces of the king's trident and stop the sea witch Nieve from taking the throne for herself.
Tristan's going to need all the help he can get. But the one person he could always depend on has betrayed him―Kurt now wants the throne for himself. Brother against brother―it's a brutal race to the finish, and there can only be one winner.
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