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The Forever Sea

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The Forever Sea by Joshua Phillip Johnson is set in a world where vast oceans of prairie grass span the horizon, navigated by magical ships. The story follows Kindred Greyreach, a young sailor with a special magical ability who embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind her grandmother's mysterious disappearance. Amidst ecological wonders and threats, the novel explores themes of family, nature, and power.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by expansive, imaginative worlds where magic and nature intertwine. Set on a vast sea of grass, it blends adventure with ecological themes and features a brave female protagonist challenging the status quo. The story combines captivating world-building with themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of understanding, making it a compelling read for fans of epic fantasy with an environmental twist.

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On the endless, miles-high expanse of prairie grasses known as the Forever Sea, magical ships sail the surface, harvesting resources to support the pokets of human civilisation that eke out an existence in this perilous world.

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On the endless, miles-high expanse of prairie grasses known as the Forever Sea, magical ships sail the surface, harvesting resources to support the pockets of human civilisation that eke out an existence in this perilous world.

Kindred Greyreach is a hearthfire keeper - a mage who wields the power of her voice and shapes the bones of past captains to keep her vessel afloat. She has just begun to settle into life aboard her new ship, The Errant, when she receives devastating news: her grandmother, The Marchess, legendary captain and unmatched keeper, has disappeared into the sea.

Though most are convinced that the Marchess is dead, Kindred believes her grandmother is alive, seeking something in the depths. To find her, Kindred will sacrifice nearly everything, navigating the perils of a world on the brink of conflict, where a water war simmers, a mythic pirate city floats beyond safe seas, and beasts lurk in the deep.

And beneath it all, there glimmers the elusive promise of a world beneath the waves.

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The Forever Sea by Joshua Phillip Johnson is praised for its imaginative world-building and lyrical prose, immersing readers in a unique fantasy setting. Critics appreciate the vivid depiction of a sea made of grass and the ecological themes woven throughout the narrative. There are mixed opinions on character development, with some finding it lacking depth, while others enjoy the protagonist's journey.

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ISBN: 9781789093377

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Joshua Johnson lives in Minnesota, in the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States (which was an inspiration for the environment of the novel) and teaches classes about writing, literature, and the environment at the University of Minnesota Morris. His work has been published in Metaphorosis Magazine, The Future Fire, and Syntax & Salt, among others.

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