Between Savage Tides

The Bitter Sea Trilogy #2

by Anela Deen

Captured by sirens, Jurek struggles to save his fellow prisoners before they’re devoured. He has little time. His memory is vanishing from his mind, a poisonous effect of the magic that saved his life. With a past steeped in tragedy, it should feel like a blessing. Instead, it's a curse unraveling everything he is. When he strikes a bargain with the sirens – three impossible tasks in exchange for everyone’s freedom – help comes from someone he least expects and whose motives he doesn’t dare trust.

Ava, youngest of the billow maidens, has become an unwitting traitor in a war between the gods. Her sisters want her to pledge fealty to the ruinous Eldingar. Her brother, the Guardian of the Fathoms, wants her to act as his spy. And then there's Captain Jurek, a landweller whose fierce heart and haunted blue eyes mean more to her than they should. He doesn't trust her, but without her help he won't survive. As the old gods make their move against the world that betrayed them, Ava must determine whose side she's on. But no matter what she chooses, it'll mean death for someone she loves.

Genres: Mythology, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, Mermaids

Unknown Binding

Published December 1, 2023

About the author

A child of two cultures, this kānaka maoli girl is currently living among the tulips and windmills of the Netherlands. She now fills her days with family and fiction under rainy Dutch skies. With a house full of lovable kids, a three-legged cat, and one handsome Dutchman, she prowls the keyboard late at night while the minions sleep. Coffee? Nah, she prefers tea with a generous spoonful of sarcasm.

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Reviews

[Miranda Reads]

Annnd here's the second episode of Some Good News - BookTube Special Edition - this time featuring some good news from Anela Deen!

A huge thank you to her and all of the other contributors!

omg. The author just approved me to read and review book 2. I'm so excited!!

[Anela Deen]

UPDATE 3/30/21: Hi everyone! I wanted to post this update after seeing comments asking about the release date. I'm sorry I didn't get to this sooner! Goodreads doesn't notify me when people ask questions.

I really regret telling you that release of this book is delayed. The pandemic really affected my house and I had to put it on hold. I'm happy to say that I'm back on it again and hope to post better updates soon. I'm so sorry about the confusion on the release date! Goodreads librarians told me the date can't be deleted so I've just been pushing it ahead, not realizing people were tracking it (I'm a kinda small fry in the book world). I feel terrible about this. I promise to post updates here to confirm the true release date so it won't happen again. Thank you for all the enthusiasm for this sequel. It really means a lot and I'm hard at work to bring it to you ♥

NEW UPDATE, 9/25/21: I've moved to the Netherlands! My husband is Dutch and we decided to sell our house and live in Europe again with our 3 kids, 2 cats, and 10 suitcases. Yes, it was a crazy summer. In between clearing out closets, I continued work on Between Savage Tides and my beta readers are busy sending me feedback on chapters for revision (I'm also sending out excerpts in my newsletter if you're subbed). I hope to announce a release date soon, but wanted to post a quick update for everyone. Your patience and excitement for book 2 are my rocketfuel and I can't wait for you to read what happens next :)

[Renaissance Kate]

Update from the author: The release date has been pushed due to Covid, but she will confirm the definite release date in the near future. Until then I will be waiting patiently!

I can't wait for this book! I really hope it's still coming out next month. Beneath Cruel Fathoms was one of my favorite reads of 2020 💕.

[read with kath ✿]

It's been years and I'm still waiting for the sequel. I pray this comes back one day HUHU!