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Sea of Charms

by Sarah Beth Durst

🌶️fade to black·spoiler·Spellshop #3

Why Read This?

You'll feel the joy of finding your crew and discovering love in unexpected places.

Synopsis

Marin is a supply runner with her own boat that she sails from island to island, delivering whatever anyone will pay her to deliver: letters, flour, even the occasional enchanted lemur. It’s a lonely life, but it’s hers, and she wouldn’t trade the freedom of the sea for anything. Her only companion is a sea serpent, Perri, whom she saved from a fisherfolk’s net. One day, she sails to Alyssium and discovers the city is on fire. There’s been a revolution, and the empire has fallen. Marin, with Perri, begins transporting refugees, finding them new homes where they can start over. One such refugee is Dax, a composer who refuses to leave behind his instruments, no matter how much she tries to emphasize the gravity of the situation. Intrigued by his stubbornness, his passion for stories, and his charming smile, Marin discovers perhaps she isn’t saving him ― maybe it’s the other way around. From the acclaimed author of The Spellshop , Sea of Charms is a delightful cosy fantasy for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune.

At a Glance

4.57 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️fade to black
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingmedium burn

Top Tropes

fake datingforced proximityadventure romance

Mood

cozyheartwarmingadventurouswhimsicalhopeful

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.57 ★

Page Count

384 pages

Published

2026

Primary Genre

Cozy Fantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Third Person

Romance Pacing

Medium Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Unknown Narrator

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: sailor sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

none

⚠️ Content Warnings (0)

No content warnings flagged for this book.

World & Setting

high fantasy sign in to unlock

Reading Context

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