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Low-caste sailor Kinneret Raza refuses to give up.
They stole her sister. Plucked her right out of Kinneret’s arms.
And now only a hoard of silver can buy her back. There is only one way Kinneret can get her hands on that kind of treasure.
She must bring a myth to … arms.
And now only a hoard of silver can buy her back. There is only one way Kinneret can get her hands on that kind of treasure.
She must bring a myth to life.
Falling Kingdoms meets Six of Crows. Dive into Kinneret’s lush, dangerous world today.
REVIEWS
“What an adventure! Surprise after surprise!”
-Damaris, blogger, Good Choice Reads
“Kinneret—main character and complete badass!”
-Evangeline, Goodreads reader
“The world-building was so intriguing!”
-Sylvia, Goodreads reader
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I’m already partial to nautical YA fantasy, but I really enjoyed the uniqueness of Klapheke’s Waters of Salt and Sin! The magic at play, the terrifying salt wraiths, and her world’s caste system all added up to a page-turning read. I look forward to reading more books in the Uncommon World series.
This was an awesome read!!! Beautifully written, and full of adventure!!
I loved the salt magic, the wraiths, and the sea adventures! I would get to a point in the book and need to post about it’s awesomeness, but couldn’t mention what happened because of spoilers!! Bah!
Great read! Highly recommended!!
If you like Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, Emily R. King, and Jordan Rivet, you’re going to love this swashbuckling tale!!
17-year-old Kinneret has been raised knowing the power of controlling the seas. Just like the high caste members of Old Farm who pray to the fire, she whispers to the waters, who come to her aid.
Kinneret is a strong willed force to be reckoned with. She has her sights on raising her and her younger sister from low caste to high caste, and proving her worth to marry her best friend, Calev. She’s an admirable character, with her biggest flaw being not thinking things through. Because of this, she gets into trouble a LOT in the book, which I feel could’ve been avoided. However, her strong head obeys her heart. The book is a relatively easy fantasy to get into, and a quick read with lots of dialog and interesting plot points. I would recommend this series to a Young Adult audience or adults young at heart.
*Soapbox* Some of my readers might hold issue with the term “salt witch,” but in a fantasy novel, I think it’s totally acceptable and overall, the values in this book are ones that I would be comfortable passing to my children. Just keep an open line of communication with your kids; don’t stop them from reading what interests them.
I didn’t know what to expect when I started listening to this audiobook. All I know was I wasn’t expecting to love it this much.
This was a really good start to the Uncommon World series! I was thrown into a completely new world filled with a caste system, magic, and mythology that I’ve never heard of before and it was action packed and enthralling. Kinneret is a salt witch who wants to marry Calev, but isn’t of the right status. She learns of a lost land of silver and hopes to raise her status, but when someone enslaves her sister, she makes a deal with the queen: she must find the lost land to secure her rulership so her sailors will rescue her sister, Avi. I found Kinneret’s devotion and loyalty to her sister over Calev realistic and admiring. I enjoyed Calev and Kinneret’s forbidden romance- they had many struggles, but were supportive for one another. All of the characters had different, but great personalities and development. Avi is sweet (even though we don’t see too much of her), Calev tends to bite off more than he can chew, Kinneret is hot headed, but fiercely loyal to those she loves, and Oron is full of snark and wit. Alisha did an amazing job with her creative and vivid world building that’s weaved in ancient Mediterranean cultures! I loved the idea of salt magic, which is completely new to me, and the political/ caste system as well as a religion centered on Holy Fire.
Heather does a good job with this narration! She used different voices for each character and it was always easy to distinguish who was talking. Her voice had a magical feel to it and kept me entertained from start to finish!
*I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Waters of Salt and Sin by Alisha Klapheke is the first book of the Uncommon World series. Kinneret is determined to have a better life for her sister and herself.
This story had the potential to be a really good read. There was action and magic, which are great for a fantasy novel, and what I look for as a lover of fantasy, and I was hoping to read of a strong female character, but the swooning became too repetitive, and the decisions the MC made were not of a strong willed female.
Others may enjoy this story, but it just wasn’t for me.
This is a fantastic listen. That pulls you in right from the beginning to the end. The Narrator has done a Fantastic job with the Author at bringing out the Characters. The World building is amazing. There are twists and turns. Its fast paced. And plenty of Action. I was given this read. I definitely recommend this read.
Shauna Joesten
Wow!! This is a fast paced fantasy book. It involves witches, monsters, magic, slaves, and forbidden love!!
This world is so different than anything that I have read and I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. My only complaint is that at times some of the plot felt a bit rushed but I enjoyed it.
I listened to the audiobook and I would highly recommend downloading the High Quality version. The narrator is fabulous as well!!
An original magic system combined with fantastic world building and a character who refuses to give up no matter the odds against her makes for an engaging read.
Uncommon World Series:
Waters of Salt and Sin #1 – A well written, fast paced, fun adventure with well developed, likeable characters and a well thought out plot that keeps the reader immersed in the story. The author does a wonderful job with her descriptions. 4*
Fever #2 – A short story to be read after Waters of Salt and Sin. Another well written, interesting story with characters from WoSaS and a well thought out plot to keep the reader reading until the last page. 4*
Plains of Sand and Steel #3 – Another well written, fast paced, adventure with more well developed, likable characters and a well thought out plot that keeps the reader wrapped up in the story. The author paints vibrant scenes with her descriptions. 4*
Forest of Silver and Secrets #4 – This book is just as well written, action packed and interesting as the three books previous to this one. Ms. Klapheke’s vivid descriptions, twisting storylines and interesting characters keep the reader immersed in the book. All the books of series run the gamut on emotions and adventures. Her characters never fail to deliver and there’s humor, too. Start with the first book Waters of Salt and Sin and have fun and adventure through the series and end with this story. 4*
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The Edinburgh Seer – Another well written, intriguing novel with well developed, interesting characters and a well thought out, twisting plot; all that keep the reader immersed in the pages until the end. Hard to put this book down with the vivid descriptions of unfolding scenes. 4*