Releases July 28 2026 by Bramble
A friendly sea serpent, a singing shrub, and their captain sail through islands in this cozy fantasy story. The eccentric crew of the Silver make new friends, create new memories, and discover new creatures as they make deliveries and rescue people. Captain Marin knows better than to become distracted as she lives out her dream of sailing in her beloved boat. She desires nothing than what the sea can provide. When a trip to the burning capital of Alyssium leads her crew to rescue their friend Dax, she can’t help but become distracted by his kindness and charm. Marin struggles to contain her growing feelings for Dax, and the realization that they live in two different worlds deepens as they spend more time together.
Sara Beth Durst does it again! She brings us another whimsical story that plucks its readers from reality and gently places them back in the Spellshop series universe. This cozy story brings back the adorable sentient plants we’ve come to love and follows the story of the hardworking captain we met during The Enchanted Greenhouse (Spellshop book 2). The story follows the captain on her many adventures and gives us a glimpse of what occurred around the same time as book two of the series. While Sea of Charms runs concurrently with the second book, it can also be read as a standalone story.
It is a perfect book to dive into if you’re looking to escape into a low-stakes cozy fantasy world full of fun creatures and heartwarming scenes. You’ll enjoy the book’s quaint settings and the found family dynamics around the main characters. The romance plot is sweet and develops gradually throughout their adventures together. It’s a girl night in, cozying up with a mug after a long day kind of book!
For readers who enjoy the Spellshop series!
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