“The only true measure of our character is how we respond to someone who needs our help.”

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Content Warnings: death of a parent, death, violence

This book was packed with magic! It was filled with rich world-building and an intriguing history of the kingdom it takes place in. I could easily imagine it being real as there were distinct traditions and customs as well as lore woven throughout the story. That being said it did feel as though the action took a while to get started. At some points, the plot dragged a bit but otherwise, it was full of action and adventure! The magical creatures were exciting to learn about and added another intriguing element to the story. I especially enjoyed learning about the jinn and the familiars. The Kingdom Over the Sea also talks about grief and the pain of going through it as a child. The importance of family and friends and finding a place where you belong is also explored and I really enjoyed seeing Yara grow. I'm excited to see how the story continues in the next book in the series! Filled with magic, adventure, grief, and self-determination, readers everywhere will be swept into a magical world with The Kingdom Over the Sea.