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I love novels set on the high seas so I couldn’t resist picking up this novel after reading the synopsis. The story follows a young woman named Serefina who bears the mark of a curse placed upon her by a dying witch as a child. Whatever or whoever she touches will have misfortune brought to them. Fina feels like a constant burden to those around her so she decides to escape her family’s vineyard and ends up on a merchants ship. Will she be able to escape the fates of her curse?

During Fina’s journey she strikes up a friendship a sailor named Antonio and soon they get separated from the ship’s crew as pirates take over and everyone is forced to leave the boat. There begins the duo’s journey and a budding romance. Both are cautious of each other since they are both hiding painful pasts and secrets, but they learn to start to trust each in order to survive on there journey.

This story is adventurous with a hint of suspense. There are so many mysteries to unravel and that aspect along with the action-packed keeps the reader engaged with the overall quest. While I enjoyed the book I felt like something was missing from the story. I wanted to see more depth in the characters and world-building behind the lore and magic of the setting. But all in all, it’s still a fun read!

FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from Rockstar Book Tours in exchange for a fair and honest review.