by Sarah M. Cradit
Book 1 in Kingdom of the White Sea
This is the start of a big, thorny fantasy trilogy where romance is one of the knives on the table, not a side garnish. Go in for kingdoms, gods, bargains, and several couples making dangerous choices at once.
goodreads 3.8/5 750 ratings
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