Storm and Sea
Book 1 of the Storm and Sea Saga
by Tereza Kane
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Pub Date 6 Apr 2025 | Archive Date 24 Mar 2025
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Description
Atreus has carved out a quiet, stable life among humans on the island of Baia Vita, earning their respect while hiding a dangerous truth: he is Mer. Exiled by his own people for the color of his scales, he has learned to navigate life as an outsider, finding solace in the rhythms of the fishing village. But his fragile peace is shattered when Nyel, a naive and determined runaway Mer fleeing the suffocating traditions of his home, lands on the island.
Nyel’s arrival disrupts everything Atreus has built. Though they clash at first, their growing friendship—and the flicker of something more—forces both men to confront the prejudices and traditions that shaped them. But their personal struggles are interrupted when a powerful criminal family begins stripping Baia Vita’s bay of fish, threatening the village’s survival. As starvation looms, Atreus and Nyel must join forces to save the humans they’ve both come to care for. Yet, with their secrets on the verge of exposure, they must tread carefully. After all, the very people they hope to protect might destroy them first.
Storm and Sea is a heart-wrenching novel by Tereza Kane. If you enjoy found family, mythical creatures, and LGBTQ+ representation in fantasy, you’ll love this captivating tale of acceptance, betrayal, and finding a home in the unlikeliest people.
Advance Praise
"The story is so well-done. I love how this book portrays summer and it's characters are oh so lovely. The queer elements are just as wonderful with very compelling topics like mental health. I absolutely cannot wait to see more of what is to come with this series! ⭐"
-Goodreads Review
Marketing Plan
This book will be promoted across my social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Early copies have been sent to beta readers, Patreon backers, BookTok Influencers, and Bookstagrammers for advance reviews. The book is available for pre-order through an amazing local bookstore called Literally A Bookshop and will include sprayed edges and character art. The eBook is available for pre-order through Amazon and I will be attending Teas and Tropes in Arizona in May as my first big author event to promote the story further. Book two is already underway!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781966611011 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 488 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
echoreads ., Reviewer
Firstly, the cover of this book is absolutely beautiful! It was the thing I immediately noticed and the reason I clicked on it to find out more. The narrative had a lot more depth than I was expecting, which is in no way a criticism, and created a very rich story, with loveable characters, and an intriguing premise. I was extremely impressed by the number of characters and their stories included in this book as each one was given a complete and comprehensive feeling storyline, which was effortlessly blended within the dynamic and narrative of the other characters. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel and I will definitely be looking into other books the author has written.
Reviewer 1679448
I was given the opportunity to read this as an ARC from Netgalley and chose to read this voluntarily. I really enjoyed the character building and growth. Following Nyel and Atreus on their journeys was really beautifully written. You could tell that the author really thought out the cultures and their impacts above and below sea. Baia Vita was described as a place you would want to go on vacation and never come back home. I really enjoyed the found family aspect, as well as the inner personal growths. I felt the characters were very relatable. And I especially enjoyed the glossary portion and the spotify place list – why don’t more authors do this?! It was very helpful to really understand and create depth to what was happening. The spotify really immersed you. What an adventure and truly a beautiful book! Hopefully theres a deluxe version with sprayed edges!
Amy Y, Bookseller
Storm and Sea is a slow burn MM mermaid fantasy romance set in historic Italy. You can tell the author put a great deal of effort and care into crafting all of the details. The setting felt vividly real, and I got very emotionally attached to the characters quickly. It was heartbreaking at time, but overall a very hopefully and uplifting story about overcoming prejudices and being your authentic self. It was a great debut, and I'm anxious for news about the sequel.
Ianne S, Reviewer
"I told you before. You aren't alone anymore."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It follows Atreus, a Mer lives a life as a human. All these years, he lives cautiously, because he doesn't want the humans around him to find out that he's a Mer. But things change quickly when he meet another Mer—Nyel, and they're faced with a bigger problem: Baia Vita, the lovely town they live in, is dying. They have to do something to save Baia Vita, or the beautiful place will be gone forever.
Easy 5 star read. Beautifully written, easy to follow, easy to connect with each characters, engaging plot. This book got me sobbing, it's touching, heart warming, it makes me sad but also makes me happy. I care a lot about Atreus, he definitely deserves the world😭Thank you Nyel for always be by Atreus side😭💗
I appreciate the author for providing the playlist to listen while reading this book to get in the mood, and it works!
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