The Siren Sea (This book previously published as Tsarina Scholar Woodsman Thief)

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“A charming tale brimming with magic, beauty, action, and memorable characters … Swanson ably juggles everything and everyone, delivering both an intriguing plot and lyrical prose….” Kirkus Reviews

Four teens. One perilous journey. Everything to lose.

When Katrin’s brother is imprisoned for smuggling siren bones, she leaves behind her quiet life to save him—only to be swept into a web of dangerous magic, a ruthless duke’s ambitions, and an ancient power she doesn’t yet understand.

A haunted woodsman. A secretive tsarina. A thief with his own secrets. Together, they must survive treachery, sirens, and sea crossings—before time runs out.

Epic, lyrical, and rich with folklore, The Siren Sea is a clean, high-stakes fantasy perfect for readers ages 12–17.