This Raging Sea
A spooky gothic YA romance that transcends time, full of horrifying secrets and generations-old dark mysteries
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Walker Books
Age 14+
Historical Fiction Romance & Relationships Stories
Eighteen-year-old Briar Winters must untangle the horrifying eldritch secrets of her picture-perfect coastal town in order to save the boy she loves after he disappears from time itself.
Historic Loch Creek is a witchy New England tourist trap – but it's just a trap for Briar. When her best friend, Finn, vanishes from the seaside carnival there's only one person who can help Briar find him: her biggest enemy, Morgan. As Briar uncovers hidden truths as deep and dark as the water that haunts her, it quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He's lost in time, and neither of them are safe. As past and future collide, a sacrifice is needed. Equal parts epic bisexual romance and pulse-pounding horror, This Raging Sea is a powerful dual-POV dark fantasy. Prepare to devour it...
Creators
De Elizabeth (she/her) is a horror and dark fantasy author who writes haunting, romantic books. She is passionate about telling emotionally resonant dark stories that feature bisexual representation, messy main characters and cathartic third acts.
In addition to writing fiction, De is a journalist specializing in pop culture, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues and parenthood.
Outside of writing, De loves musical theatre, travelling and spending time with her friends, cats and family. You can follow her on Instagram @WordsByDe.
Reviews
“As haunting as it is romantic, THIS RAGING SEA manages to make the distinct nostalgia of summerswith a first love feel like an unsettling funhouse. A propulsive, melancholic read from the first page tothe last.”
Kelly Andrew, author
“The writing is stunningly evocative, and the atmosphere of dark whimsy sinks claws into your skin anddoesn’t let go. Combined with a propulsive mystery and characters whose plights will tug at yourheartstrings—not to mention the kind of authentic queer rep that means so much to me—THISRAGING SEA is an utterly unputdownable story.”
MK Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints
Threaded with mystery and elegantly haunting, This Raging Sea is impossible to put downand has the kind of epic love story that will take your breath away.
CG Drews, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let The Forest In
This Raging Sea is an ode to fiercely imperfect love and the fiercely imperfect people who feel it.Love that transcends time and space—and love that endures past the romantic into the innate. Thishaunting ocean gothic made me cry tears of joy, tears of sadness, and tears of deep satisfaction.
Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology
This Raging Sea swept me away with its unforgettable characters and astounding magic. A hauntinglybeautiful, deeply nostalgic story about friendship and the kind of love that defies even the laws of physics.
Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides
