Caffeinated Reviewer | The Sea Spinner by Julie Johnson
7th May
We are back in Anwyvn in The Sea Spinner by Julie Johnson. This is the second novel in the fantasy series, Reign of Remnants. Twists, growth, and ever-growing danger held me spellbound as I settled in with this addictive tale.
The Sea Spinner
by Julie Johnson
Series: Reign of Remnants #2
Genres: Fantasy
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Blazing with reawakened magic, a young woman challenges the tides of fate in this highly anticipated installment of Julie Johnson’s romantasy series.
Everything changed for Rhya Fleetwood in the battle of Fyremas. Her grief is heavy, her rage volatile. Caeldera lies in ruins. Her friends are dead or wounded. And Pendefyre, their newly crowned king, is shutting her out. The Remnant of Fire needs all his focus for his kingdom, his people, and—perhaps more than anything—his insatiable need for revenge.
When a twist of fate leads Rhya to the last place she expected—the Water Court—the novice wind weaver is forced to confront the limitations of her untrained power as well as her increasingly complicated relationships. For enigmatic King Soren of Llŷr is as different from Penn as sparks are from the sea. The more insight he offers into the maegic that binds them together, the more confused Rhya feels—about her future as a Remnant, about her deepest desires, and about her role in the coming war.
Enemies circle close, ready to strike. And if Rhya isn’t careful, she’ll lose more than just her heart.
She’ll lose her life.
Rhya, our wind weaver, has been healing those in the kingdom of Caeldera since the attack in book one, The Wind Weaver. When she and Penn keep butting heads, she takes a portal back to the kingdom, but ends up at the Water Court. Between the world-building and story arc, I strongly recommend reading these in order. Fair warning: the cliffhanger ending was brutal, and my need for answers is strong.
The Sea Spinner shares more of the world as we get to know King Soren of Llŷr, the history, and witness the magic and dangers of this world. Rhya grows into her powers under Soren’s guidance. Penn is moody, closed off, and because of this, the romance moves in a different direction. One I am quite pleased with.
In a festive gathering uniting the kingdoms, Soren’s sister’s wedding also marks the beginning of troubles. We delve deeper into the prophecy as the villain provides action, heartbreak, and a shocking conclusion.
Rhya’s loyalty and fierceness make her a heroine I continue to admire. The playful conversation and developing connection between her and Soren were fantastic. It was impressive to witness her skills grow as she grew more adept as the wind weaver. The narrative continues, and with the revelation of another prophesied individual, my anticipation for the next novel has me on edge.
About Julie Johnson
JULIE JOHNSON (born July 3, 1991) is a New England native and internationally bestselling author. When she’s not writing, Julie can most often be found adding stamps to her passport, drinking too much coffee, and avoiding reality by disappearing between the pages of a book. She published her debut novel on a lark, just before her senior year of college, and she’s never looked back. Since, she has published twenty other novels, which have been translated into more than a dozen different languages and appeared on bestseller lists all over the world, including Der Spiegel, AdWeek, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and more.
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