In Deeper Waters

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The sound of footsteps descending on the ladder broke the moment, and the boys sprang apart. Tal’s cheeks flushed as red as the setting sun and felt equally as hot. That’s not a promising start,” Garrett said. He nodded toward his sailors, who were gathered in the room. “Everyone out. Find him a shirt and boots.” Then he asked the boy, “Do you know where the key is?” But he jumped. He…” Tal peered down into the churning blue. Scanning the froth, he saw no sign of Athlen. No flash of cloth or peek of skin. He didn’t resurface. Fine,” Garrett said, draping his arm over Tal’s shoulders. “Don’t look so sour. I understand. You’re sixteen and don’t want to be babied by your older siblings.”

And he’s a merman. That’s right. A merman. I legit thought this was a prince-pirate romance. But it’s not.Tal covered Athlen’s hand with his own and removed it from his arm. He shouldn’t. His magic wasn’t meant for frivolous things. Garrett was right, though. Athlen was terrified. He was angry. He was a victim, and the iron around his ankle was a reminder. Tal could do this for him. He should do this for him. This journey was about learning to make decisions, and this would be his first one. He would use his magic for a good deed. Note: In WW1 the warring factions agreed not to target mercantile vessels at sea – treating them as civilians in the conflict. Looking at the lists of British trawlers and other merchant vessels sunk at the enemy hands it’s hard to believe this was taken seriously across the German Naval command, but nevertheless the sinking of the Lusitania was viewed as an egregious act of German violence by the Allies, though at the time Germany contended that the ship was carrying military supplies and ammunition being transported to the Western Front, and therefore was a legitimate target. After the sinking the Germans agreed to restrict their U-Boats from targeting merchant ships unless they were obviously armed and especially passenger ships. But as the war of attrition in the trenches escalated this policy loosened and in March 1916 a passenger ferry, SS Sussex, was torpedoed in the Channel and severely damaged. Around 50 people were killed causing America to put pressure on the Germans who gave an agreement known as the Sussex Pledge. This guaranteed passenger ships would not be sunk, merchant ships would not be sunk without confirmation of weaponry aboard, and German provision would be made to rescue the crew of a torpedoed ship. The world-building is very basic. We are given enough information to understand the politics between Tal's kingdom and the other kingdoms, and to be able to imagine what the setting looks like, but not much more. I’m not injured.” Athlen changed the subject, his large eyes catching the scant light and reflecting the color of honey. “I’m sore. I’m not used to being on my legs this long.” He wiggled his toes. The chain clanked against the floor. “You’re magic.” I love how they just accepted Athlen in. Honestly every person in this book, including the villains, was just perfect. They had character and personality whether it be good or cruel. It just worked.

Dare to Tread Deep Water's Perfectly Pulpy Melodrama". Paste. March 18, 2022 . Retrieved October 5, 2022. Tal rested his forehead against Athlen's. His heart beat wildly. Magic and desire scorched through his veins, his body set aflame. "I won't leave without you. I promise." to an average of 3.3% from the other services – army, navy and air. Many of these Merchant Navy dead were from theI know you want to protect me, but I don’t need protecting. I’d rather be in danger with you than left behind” En In Deeper Waters nos encontramos con la historia de Tal, el príncipe de un reino que está a punto de partir en su gran tour por ya ser mayor. Tal, que prácticamente nunca ha salido del palacio porque debe esconder la magia que tiene en él y que no es común en esa era, está muy emocionado por conocer más de su reino y, en efecto, las aventuras no tardan en aparecer, pues en los primeros días navegando se encuentran con un naufragio y rescatan a Athlen, un chico que estaba allí. A Tal le encargan vigilarlo, pues ahora es su prisionero, y empieza a sentir una conexión impresionante con ese chico rebelde. Sin embargo, Athlen se lanza por la borda en un momento y desaparece, haciéndoles pensar a todos que está muerto. La cosa es que, unos días más tarde, Athlen y Tal se encuentran de nuevo en tierra firme, pero la felicidad les dura poco porque unos piratas secuestran a Tal para que revele sus poderes y puedan empezar una guerra en contra del reino… y la única persona que podrá salvarlo será Athlen. I will say, though, that the stand out story elements for me were the familial bonds shared between the main character and his siblings and, of course, the heart-melting romance. Author Julian Winters described the love story as a “breath-stealing romance” and I could not agree more. This pair go instantly to my best couples bookshelf and there they shall stay. And can you make that promise?” Athlen asked. “Or”—he pointed to Garrett—“are those his decisions to make?”

Despite Garrett’s continued questions, they didn’t learn anything else from Athlen. Minutes dragged by until Shay returned with a shirt and an ax. She tossed the shirt to Athlen, and he stared at it before pulling it over his head.They kissed, and kissed, and Tal would’ve thought it a fairy tale if not for the sand in his collar, and the water in his boots, and the ache of his body. But he wouldn’t trade it for anything else.” There’s more,” Shay said, shifting slightly. Shay was the royal house’s most stalwart soldier. She’d followed Garrett into skirmishes and squalls, protected Tal as a child, and earned a seat at the royal table with her unerring bravery. To see her unsettled twisted Tal’s stomach even more. “There is something you should come see.” Her gaze cut to Tal and she stopped short, her eyes narrowing. “You should come as well, Your Highness.” Everything about it – the writing, the plot, the characters, the dialogues – felt too juvenile and simplistic for me. Tal trailed his fingertips over Athlen’s cheek. Athlen didn’t flinch away this time. Instead he nuzzled into the touch, eyes remaining closed, but the wrinkles of pain around his eyes eased. Tal leaned in and kissed Athlen’s jaw, then the corner of his slight smile, then he pressed his open mouth to Athlen’s parted lips.