The Girl the Sea Gave Back: A Novel (Sky and Sea Series, Book 2)

Adrienne Young, the New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep, has unveiled her new gut-wrenching epic, The Girl the Sea Gave Back. For as long as she can remember, Tova has lived among the Svell, a people who found her washed ashore as a child and have since utilized her gift as a Truthtongue. Her own home and clan have become faded memories, but the sacred symbols and staves inked over every inch of her skin mark her as one who can cast the rune stones and see into the future. Although she has found a fragile place among those who fear her, her world is dangerously close to collapse as two clans to the east bury their age-old blood feud and join together as one.

For the first time in generations, the leaders of the Svell are divided. They must now decide whether to maintain peace or go to war with the allied clans in order to protect their newfound power. When their chieftain looks to Tova to cast the stones, she sets into motion a series of events that will not only change the landscape of the mainland forever but will also give her something she believed she could never have again: a home.

The Girl the Sea Gave Back is a gripping and emotional tale that explores the complexities of identity, belonging, and the power of destiny. Tova's journey as a Truthtongue, navigating the treacherous waters of her newfound home and the looming conflict between the clans, is a captivating and powerful narrative. Adrienne Young's masterful storytelling and her ability to create a rich and immersive world will leave readers deeply invested in Tova's fate and the outcome of the impending war.

As the Svell leaders grapple with the decision to maintain peace or go to war, Tova's role as a Truthtongue becomes increasingly crucial. Her ability to cast the rune stones and see into the future holds the key to shaping the future of the clans, and her own personal journey of self-discovery and belonging becomes intertwined with the larger conflict that threatens to tear her world apart.

The Girl the Sea Gave Back is a spellbinding and emotionally charged novel that showcases Adrienne Young's exceptional talent for crafting compelling characters and intricate, high-stakes plots. Readers will be swept away by the vivid imagery, the complex relationships, and the themes of identity, destiny, and the search for a place to call home. This epic tale is a must-read for fans of fantasy fiction and anyone who appreciates a powerful and poignant story that delves deep into the human experience.

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