Dark Shores, Danielle L. Jensen
Dark Shores, Danielle L. Jensen
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Dark Shores

Author: Danielle L. Jensen

Narrator: Jeanette Illidge, Jeremy Arthur

Unabridged: 12 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/07/2019

Synopsis

"Richly woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down — I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word." — Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Throne of Glass

The Celendor Empire has set its sights on conquering the far side of the world. And the secret to transporting its legions across the treacherous seas is held by seventeen-year-old Teriana.

Teriana has always been taught that east must never meet west, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, she breaks the rule. A decision Teriana comes to regret when her crew are imprisoned and she lands face-to-face with the Empire’s most ruthless—and secretive—commander, Marcus. To save her people, Teriana chooses to guide Marcus and his legions into a world of meddlesome gods and magic. But with dark forces rising on both sides of the seas, the consequences of her alliance with the enemy may be greater than she imagined . . . especially for her heart.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Teen

About Danielle L. Jensen

Danielle L. Jensen is a master of weaving intricate fantasy worlds where fierce heroines, cunning villains, and impossible choices collide. Best known for her bestselling The Bridge Kingdom series, she crafts stories filled with political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and heart-pounding adventure. With a background in finance and a lifelong passion for storytelling, Danielle seamlessly blends strategy with imagination, creating narratives that feel as sharp as they are enchanting. When she's not conjuring new realms, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family in Calgary, Alberta. Her work continues to captivate readers who crave immersive fantasy with a thrilling emotional edge.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ✨ Helena ✨

Buddy read with Zoe!!! I just re-read this and thought it was FINALLY time for a review!!! (I swear, my RTC pile is just as likely to crush me as my TBR pile, haha) “This was how it was supposed to feel. Like standing on a cliff high above a turquoise sea, terrified to jump but desperate for the thri......more

Goodreads review by jessica

its really not surprising that i enjoyed this a lot. it has so many of the things that i love to read about in YA fantasy: - ancient roman influences in the world building - a story set on a ship sailing the seas - a slow burn enemies to lovers that feels natural plus, im already a fan of the author, so......more

Goodreads review by Danielle

I can't wait for readers to dive into DARK SHORES. Here's a few things to expect! ~ A world inspired by Ancient Rome ~ LOTS of political intrigue ~ A villainous, power-hungry senator bent on conquest ~ Slow burn romance (as if I could write a book without kissing!) ~ Exciting sea voyages ~ Legions engagi......more

Goodreads review by Angelica

A million years ago, back when I read more than four books a month and actually had time to post reviews, I read Danielle L. Jensen's debut novel, Stolen Songbird and really enjoyed it. So, I was pretty eager to try out this book and see where this sweeping, epic story about pirates and soldiers was......more

Quotes

“Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down--I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar worldbuilding and multidimensional characters, and the mythical elements are truly believable within the constructs of the story. The perspective shifts between the viewpoints of Teriana and Marcus from chapter to chapter, offering readers greater insights into each. ...A gripping introduction to a new series."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"This is a lush, imaginative world, and as the focus shifts between Teriana and Marcus, it becomes clear that the readers are only getting a glimpse of its complicated history and mythology ...Their secrets don’t, of course, stop Teriana and Marcus from embarking on a steamy romance, and fans of Rutkoski’s sighworthy The Winner’s Kiss and the high-stakes sea adventure of Levenseller’s Daughter of the Pirate King will want to know where Marcus and Teriana journey to next." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The plot's twists and turns and fantastical elements add to the allure of this thrilling story. VERDICT Exhilarating fantasy-adventure romance for fans of Tricia Levenseller's Daughter of the Pirate King, Alexandra Christo's To Kill a Kingdom, or Natalie C. Parker's Seafire. Readers will eagerly await the next book in the series."
—School Library Journal

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