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Print Length: 364 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 125031772X
Publisher: Tor Teen (May 7, 2019)
Publication Date: May 7, 2019
Sold by: Macmillan
Language: English

High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, the first novel in a new YA fantasy series.

In a world divided by meddlesome gods and treacherous oceans, only the Maarin possess the knowledge to cross the Endless Seas. But they have one mandate: East must never meet West.

A PIRATE WITH A WILL OF IRON

Teriana is the second mate of the Quincense and heir to the Maarin Triumvirate. Her people are born of the seas and the keepers of its secrets, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Teriana breaks her people’s mandate so her friend might escape—a choice with devastating consequences.

A SOLDIER WITH A SECRET

Marcus is the commander of the Thirty-Seventh, the notorious legion that has led the Celendor Empire to conquer the entire East. The legion is his family, but even they don’t know the truth he’s been hiding since childhood. It’s a secret he’ll do anything to protect, no matter how much it costs him – and the world.

A DANGEROUS QUEST

When an Empire senator discovers the existence of the Dark Shores, he captures Teriana’s crew and threatens to reveal Marcus’s secret unless they sail in pursuit of conquest, forcing the two into an unlikely—and unwilling—alliance. They unite for the sake of their families, but both must decide how far they are willing to go, and how much they are willing to sacrifice.

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BOOK DEPOSITORY

Praise for DARK SHORES

“Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down―I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word.” ―Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Timesbestselling author

“The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar worldbuilding and multidimensional characters, and the mythical elements are truly believable within the constructs of the story. The perspective shifts between the viewpoints of Teriana and Marcus from chapter to chapter, offering readers greater insights into each. …A gripping introduction to a new series.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred)

“This is a lush, imaginative world, and as the focus shifts between Teriana and Marcus, it becomes clear that the readers are only getting a glimpse of its complicated history and mythology. …Their secrets don’t, of course, stop Teriana and Marcus from embarking on a steamy romance, and fans of Rutkoski’s sighworthy The Winner’s Kiss and the high-stakes sea adventure of Levenseller’s Daughter of the Pirate King will want to know where Marcus and Teriana journey to next.” ―Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

My Review:

“Because bravery and willpower have their limits,” he said. “Fear does not. And there are worse things than pain.”

High seas adventures is something that I have never read before, so this was a new venture for me. And wow! This was everything that I hoped it would be and so much more.

The Eastern landmass of Reath and the Western part have zero communication with each other. The rule has always been that the East must never meet the West. They have always believed that there was no way to transport there but the Maarin people know the truth.

Teriana is second in command to the Quincense and heir to the Maarin Triumvirate. She knows the deep dark secrets of the Dark Shores but she’s not allowed to tell, until she tells her best friend, Lydia about it. Lydia is going to be forced to marry, Cassius and she thought this would save her from the life she is about to be forced into.

Cassius gets word of the secrets that were passed between Teriana and Lydia and his men overtake the Quincense. Threatening everything Teriana has ever loved and believed in, she spills everything but not before she has the word of the safety of those she’s always loved. Now, Teriana must show Marcus and his legions how to make it safely to the Dark Shores.

Marcus and Teriana both have plans up their sleeves and they must make it there alive for their plans to work. But we know that things never go as planned. With more secrets to be kept and battles to be fought, will they make it to the dark shore? Or will the monsters of the deep leave them at the bottom of the ocean?

This was an epic book. There was never a dull moment and this kept me intrigued from the start. I lost major sleep because I needed to know how this ended. I must obtain book two immediately.

Marcus and Teriana were two characters that worked well together. They were both no nonsense and spoke their minds. They were quite the match for each other. That’s exactly what this book needed. Plus Teriana was a complete badass. We need more books with tough female leads.

Dark Shores was that high fantasy I needed to bring that genre back into my life. If you need a push in that direction, you should read this book. Hell, don’t let anything hold you back from reading this!! I can’t wait to see where she takes this series but all I know is that it’s going to be amazing.

Giveaway:

–  5 Winners will receive a Copy of DARK SHORES by Danielle L. Jensen.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Danielle L. Jensen is the USA Today bestselling author of The Malediction Novels: Stolen Songbird, Hidden Huntress, Warrior Witch, and The Broken Ones, as well as The Bridge Kingdom (Audible Originals). Her latest novel, Dark Shores, will be released by Tor Teen in May of 2019. She lives with her family in Calgary, Alberta.

PHOTO CREDIT: KATHERINE CALNAN PHOTOGRAPHY 

WEBSITE: https://danielleljensen.com/

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