Synopsis:
Runa will not let her twin sister die. Alia traded her voice to the Sea Witch for a shot at happiness with a prince who doesn’t love her. And his rejection will literally kill her—unless Runa intervenes.
Under the sea, Evie craves her own freedom—but liberation from her role as Sea Witch will require an exchange she may not be willing to make. With their hearts’ desires at odds, what will Runa and Evie be willing to sacrifice to save their worlds?
Told from alternating perspectives, this epic fairy tale retelling is a romantic and heart-wrenching story about the complications of sisterhood, the uncompromising nature of magic, and the cost of redemption.
Review:
Normally when it comes to reading book sequels, I roll my eyes, strap on the emergency flotation device and brace for impact. Usually…
Sea Witch Rising is a sequel not to be messed with. It kicked off right where Sea Witch ended, with no pause, no breaks and no stopping for snacks.
We start our adventure in the sea witch’s cave, where Alia a young mermaid, comes to trade her voice for the use of her legs, all in the name of love, to meet her prince charming. Even though you would most likely want to try and eat all the pizza than fall in love with some pretty boy prince. But we all have different priorities.
Alia’s sister Runa soon discovers what her sister has done, and does whatever she needs to and try and save her sister. But the world is must larger than the bond and love of two sisters.
While Sea Witch Rising takes place years, actually generations later than the original, you meet new characters. And the introduction of these new characters was smooth and you quickly found yourself invested in their lives.
Overall, Sea Witch Rising not only delivered the goods, but served in a silver platter, leaving us bound to the ground and begging for more. I would high recommend this series to not only loves retellings, but loves a bloody great book!
Rating: 4.5/5
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780062931474