Whisper of the Tide by Sarah Tolcser

WHISPER OF THE TIDE by Sarah Tolcser should definitely be on your “to read” list this summer. I really liked the first book (Song of the Current) in this series and eagerly anticipated a return to the fantasy world of Caro Oresteia and Markos Andela. Once again, Caro is a strong female protagonist, protecting Markos from assassination as he tries to regain his rightful throne. WHISPER OF THE TIDE is full of adventure – pirates, treasure, and magic – as well as humor, romance and difficult choices. How will Caro choose between a life with Markos and a destiny related to the sea goddess? 

Tolcser’s work encompasses politics, family relationships and plenty of cliffhangers so it has wide appeal, including to anyone who enjoyed the Jack Sparrow character in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Enjoy!

Song of the Current by Sarah Tolcser

“'Current carry you,' the folk of the riverlands say. It is many things. A greeting. A benediction. An acknowledgement that the river continues to flow around us, no matter what happens." That phrase is featured in SONG OF THE CURRENT by Sarah Tolcser which could be called a “swashbuckling adventure,” especially since it features privateers, magic spells and journeys via river and sea. And challenges are many for the heroine, Caro Oresteia, an 8^th generation wherryman who sails the cargo boat Cormorant with her father (Captain Nick) and a frogman named Fee. The adventure begins peacefully enough, but soon Caro’s father lands in the brig.  To save him, she is forced to transport important cargo which puts her own life in great danger.

There’s a bit of romance, but Caro is a strong and determined young woman, learning about herself and the world.  As one character tells her, “Power is a touchy thing.  You can use it to crush those without it, or lift them up.” It’s been a while since Hunger Games and Divergent were published, but SONG OF THE CURRENT should have similar appeal. I am already looking forward to a film version of this story.  Inspired in part by the classic Swallows and Amazons, SONG OF THE CURRENT received starred reviews from Kirkus and School Library Journal.