The Sea Spinner by Julie Johnson ~ a Review

by MK French

Blazing with reawakened magic, a young woman challenges the tides of fate in this highly anticipated installment of Julie Johnson’s romantasy series.

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April 2026; Ace; 978-0593817889
audio, ebook, print (544 pages); romantasy

Rhya Fleetwood is a fledgling wind weaver, and the attraction she has with Penn, the Remnant of Fire, isn't enough when he has a kingdom to rebuild and a need for revenge. King Soren is the Remnant of Water and explains the magic binding them together. Torn between the two, Rhya must decide between fire and sea, and how to reach her full potential.

This is the sequel to The Wind Weaver. It picks up soon after, with Caeldara rebuilding in the aftermath. Rhya is working as a healer, unable to trust her wind ability after the disaster, and Penn all but blames their attraction and love for distracting him from protecting the kingdom and infusing its wards. An accident sends Rhya to Soren, who begins the training exercises he had promised. They grow closer, and Rhya not only works with her gift of air but also makes friends and learns to trust herself. Efnysien is still out there, and the looming threat comes too soon. After the joyous central section of the book, the finale is heartbreaking and no doubt setting up a third book, hopefully to complete the story and a triumphant finale. 

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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