The Emerald Sea


Young Adult - Romance
344 Pages
Reviewed on 02/29/2024
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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

The Emerald Sea is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy, romance, and adventure subgenres, and is the second volume in the Bennington series. It is best suited to the teen and adult reading audiences. Penned by author K. Stan Tinos, this captivating tale transports readers into a world of vibrant atmosphere and intrigue as Lord Willenborg and Lord Arron embark on a perilous journey through fog-shrouded hills and dense forests to reach Rosymorn. Within this bustling marketplace, the turmoil brewing beneath the surface of Salea Rumshi's inner conflict sets the stage for a gripping narrative. As Salea grapples with her identity amidst a changing world, she becomes entangled with the mysterious new lord, whose arrival sparks transformative change in Emerald Grove. Tensions escalate as occupying lords clash with resistant villagers, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

Author K. Stan Tinos has crafted a superb work of romantic fantasy that is sure to keep readers swooning to its charming twists and turns from cover to cover. Against this backdrop of well-described, intense conflict, the powerfully emotive internal struggles drive the characters forward in realistic ways, shaping their attitudes and some very dynamic dialogue as their hearts and minds are put to the test. This results in a narrative richly layered with themes of deception, betrayal, and self-discovery, and I loved watching the different plot threads rising to the surface as secrets and surprises are revealed with satisfying and shocking results. Overall, The Emerald Sea is a must-read for fans of the existing series, and the series is a highly recommended read in general for fans of well-penned fantasy and romance that never has a dull moment.