Scan barcode
fyreprincess's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed The Winter King by CL Wilson, and although I haven’t had to wait as long as many other people for the sequel, it was still a tougher wait than I would’ve liked, haha. In The Sea King I was mostly keen about revisiting Khamsin and Wynter because I really loved their story and it was ended with her being pregnant so I wanted to see the continuation of that. But also to read about another of the princesses of Summerlea.
So the world building in this novel is pretty good. This time we get to see more of Mystral and get to explore the land and customs of Calberna. I do love the water so I was super keen to find out about them and their ways. Wilson has done a good job with this, she’s made up an entire race of people and even a language to go with it – which I think is pretty impressive in itself.
The story starts as a continuation of where the last one left off – with the warriors and Sealords of Calberna returning to Wintercraig to court unwed women (per the bargain that Dilys Merimydion made with Khamsin Coruscate). It follows Dilys Merimydion, Prince of Calberna who is super keen to find his liana, or his mate in one of the Seasons of Summerlea. He goes to Wintercraig with the intention of either courting Spring or Autumn, however he finds his mate in Summer, who is supposedly the weakest of the three, but she turns out to be stronger than she looks. A lot of drama enfolds but everything turns out fine. I mean I was kind of upset that Spring and Autumn died because I was keen on reading about their adventures and the loves that they find. Nah all good they lived but now they’re in trouble which sets up the scene for another book.
Dilys Merimydion is a Sealord of Calberna. He stands at nearly seven foot tall and is described as super attractive. He’s the Prince of his land and is on a mission to find his mate. He’s a soldier and has the power to control the water. Also he is super skilled in the sexual arts and oh my lord help me.
…
Gabriella Coruscate is considered the weakest of her sisters, and we find out that that is only a mask she wears to hide the super amounts of power she has. Turns out, she’s the first Siren to be born in over one thousand years. I got only slightly annoyed at her because she kept pushing Dilys away despite the intense sexual attraction between the two of them. Like I get that you don’t want to love anyone because you think you’ll hurt them but girl get over it.
I mean I did like the way the story progressed except for one thing. WE DIDN’T GET TO SEE KHAMSIN’S KIDS! She gave birth just before Dilys went to save Summer and her sisters and we didn’t even revisit that despite the fact that there were two epilogues.
Anyways, I’m just keen on seeing more of Khamsin and Wynter to be honest. Nah, also Gabriella and Dilys.
So the world building in this novel is pretty good. This time we get to see more of Mystral and get to explore the land and customs of Calberna. I do love the water so I was super keen to find out about them and their ways. Wilson has done a good job with this, she’s made up an entire race of people and even a language to go with it – which I think is pretty impressive in itself.
The story starts as a continuation of where the last one left off – with the warriors and Sealords of Calberna returning to Wintercraig to court unwed women (per the bargain that Dilys Merimydion made with Khamsin Coruscate). It follows Dilys Merimydion, Prince of Calberna who is super keen to find his liana, or his mate in one of the Seasons of Summerlea. He goes to Wintercraig with the intention of either courting Spring or Autumn, however he finds his mate in Summer, who is supposedly the weakest of the three, but she turns out to be stronger than she looks. A lot of drama enfolds but everything turns out fine. I mean I was kind of upset that Spring and Autumn died because I was keen on reading about their adventures and the loves that they find. Nah all good they lived but now they’re in trouble which sets up the scene for another book.
Dilys Merimydion is a Sealord of Calberna. He stands at nearly seven foot tall and is described as super attractive. He’s the Prince of his land and is on a mission to find his mate. He’s a soldier and has the power to control the water. Also he is super skilled in the sexual arts and oh my lord help me.
…
Gabriella Coruscate is considered the weakest of her sisters, and we find out that that is only a mask she wears to hide the super amounts of power she has. Turns out, she’s the first Siren to be born in over one thousand years. I got only slightly annoyed at her because she kept pushing Dilys away despite the intense sexual attraction between the two of them. Like I get that you don’t want to love anyone because you think you’ll hurt them but girl get over it.
I mean I did like the way the story progressed except for one thing. WE DIDN’T GET TO SEE KHAMSIN’S KIDS! She gave birth just before Dilys went to save Summer and her sisters and we didn’t even revisit that despite the fact that there were two epilogues.
Anyways, I’m just keen on seeing more of Khamsin and Wynter to be honest. Nah, also Gabriella and Dilys.
l1brarygirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
shryanayak's review against another edition
4.0
Second in the series to, ‘The Winter King’.
‘The Sea King’ is the story of the second sister among the three seasons, Gabriella, also known as Summer.
It continues after Khamsin's promise to the Prince of Calberna, Dilys Merimydion, a chance to court the seasons for a period of three months, in exchange for Calberna's alliance to the Winter King.
I did enjoy this book, the plot and the twists were phenomenal. I didn't even want to keep the book down for a minute till I completed it, but in my opinion, I still feel that Khamsin's story was the best!
I'm eagerly awaiting for more from the author on Spring and Autumn's stories.
‘The Jaguar King’, the third installment in this series is yet to release, the release date is unclear, but boy, am I excited to read more from this author.
‘The Sea King’ is the story of the second sister among the three seasons, Gabriella, also known as Summer.
It continues after Khamsin's promise to the Prince of Calberna, Dilys Merimydion, a chance to court the seasons for a period of three months, in exchange for Calberna's alliance to the Winter King.
I did enjoy this book, the plot and the twists were phenomenal. I didn't even want to keep the book down for a minute till I completed it, but in my opinion, I still feel that Khamsin's story was the best!
I'm eagerly awaiting for more from the author on Spring and Autumn's stories.
‘The Jaguar King’, the third installment in this series is yet to release, the release date is unclear, but boy, am I excited to read more from this author.
ericas_bookshelf's review against another edition
A book has to REALLY piss me off for me to DNF this late in the story.
Not only is the third act conflict poorly done, and in my opinion, quite problematic, it doesn’t at ALL match what the majority of this book was. I genuinely thought this was going to be a 5⭐️ read until about the 60% mark.
I haven’t had a book make me this frustrated in a while. WOW. Let’s just say I’m happy book 3 doesn’t have a release date and I truly hope it never gets released at this point.
Not only is the third act conflict poorly done, and in my opinion, quite problematic, it doesn’t at ALL match what the majority of this book was. I genuinely thought this was going to be a 5⭐️ read until about the 60% mark.
I haven’t had a book make me this frustrated in a while. WOW. Let’s just say I’m happy book 3 doesn’t have a release date and I truly hope it never gets released at this point.
madpirate's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
adelie_wants_books_and_snacks's review against another edition
5.0
Ok so funny thing: when I was reading the previous book I got super excited when Dylis was introduced. I was like WHO IS THIS GUY? Haha
I thought he was so funny and I loved how they basically worshiped women.
And then I finished the book and looked up what the second book was gonna be about… the way I squealed with joy when I found out that hot guy who made an appearance in the first book is the main character of the second…
Errr merrr geeeerd !!!
I absolutely LOOOOOOVED this book.
I loved it even more than the first one.
I think it’s just personal preference.
I just prefer a male character with that type of personality: funny, sexy, loyal, brave and suuuper devoted to his woman.
Don’t get me wrong I loved the first book. But Wynter is constantly doubting Khamsin. Like literally every time she does something he straight away goes to the worse case scenario and assumes she betrayed him. And he is jealous, possessive whereas Dylis is stable, safe, and mentally strong.
Although Wynter is a lot calmer and better in this one.
But I just prefer Dylis and his sense of humour and love that he’s a bit more of an adventurer.
I also loved that Khamsin and Wynter didn’t disappear in the background. They actually have a significant role in the first part of this book and I really enjoyed seeing them again and love scenes of them together.
I absolutely loved this book! And omg the ending!
Can’t waaaaait for the next one!
I thought he was so funny and I loved how they basically worshiped women.
And then I finished the book and looked up what the second book was gonna be about… the way I squealed with joy when I found out that hot guy who made an appearance in the first book is the main character of the second…
Errr merrr geeeerd !!!
I absolutely LOOOOOOVED this book.
I loved it even more than the first one.
I think it’s just personal preference.
I just prefer a male character with that type of personality: funny, sexy, loyal, brave and suuuper devoted to his woman.
Don’t get me wrong I loved the first book. But Wynter is constantly doubting Khamsin. Like literally every time she does something he straight away goes to the worse case scenario and assumes she betrayed him. And he is jealous, possessive whereas Dylis is stable, safe, and mentally strong.
Although Wynter is a lot calmer and better in this one.
But I just prefer Dylis and his sense of humour and love that he’s a bit more of an adventurer.
I also loved that Khamsin and Wynter didn’t disappear in the background. They actually have a significant role in the first part of this book and I really enjoyed seeing them again and love scenes of them together.
I absolutely loved this book! And omg the ending!
Can’t waaaaait for the next one!
sofievanos's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Murder, and Rape
ashcashtrash's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
everdeeen's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I LOVED THIS!!!! I am in AWE of the coruscate sisters! Stayed up till 5am the first night reading half this book! I can't beLIEVE we aren't, as a society, all over this book and series! CL Wilson's writing, world building, character dynamics and developments cater to all parts of me in a way nothing else does!
After finishing the first one, I wasn't sure how the story could go on but seeing it was another sister's story I wanted to anyway! I didn't think I could love another like Khamsin but I definitely did! I DO! I love how they are fearful and fearless and don't want to or wait to be rescued, they always save themselves! This is my favorite take on romantic partnership: be there to further their hapinness, not to be the source of it! Magnificent! I will definitely be thinking about them for a long time!
After finishing the first one, I wasn't sure how the story could go on but seeing it was another sister's story I wanted to anyway! I didn't think I could love another like Khamsin but I definitely did! I DO! I love how they are fearful and fearless and don't want to or wait to be rescued, they always save themselves! This is my favorite take on romantic partnership: be there to further their hapinness, not to be the source of it! Magnificent! I will definitely be thinking about them for a long time!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault