Salt & Storm by Kendal Kulper

Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper

A sweeping historical romance about a witch who foresees her own murder–and the one boy who can help change her future.

Sixteen-year-old Avery Roe wants only to take her rightful place as the witch of Prince Island, making the charms that keep the island’s whalers safe at sea, but her mother has forced her into a magic-free world of proper manners and respectability. When Avery dreams she’s to be murdered, she knows time is running out to unlock her magic and save herself.

Avery finds an unexpected ally in a tattooed harpoon boy named Tane–a sailor with magic of his own, who moves Avery in ways she never expected. Becoming a witch might stop her murder and save her island from ruin, but Avery discovers her magic requires a sacrifice she never prepared for.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ever find the perfect book at the perfect time? This was that book for me. I began reading this book during a holiday to the Western US Coast and it was absolutely perfect for the trip. The scenery described in it was so wonderfully written that I looked around at some points and felt like I was walking through the pages of the book.

The main character is very well written. It was easy for me to identify with her feelings and for me to like her. This story is written full of magic and surprises. If you are into magic realism and enjoy tales that feature family heritage and passed down secrets, this will surely keep enticing you until the very last page.

I loved this book. The love story was sweet and important to the decisions the main character made, but never felt contrived or overly forced. I enjoyed the secondary characters and thought the author did an excellent job of making them memorable.

The setting was great and the time period seemed appropriate to the feel of the story. I am very happy to recommend this book to other readers. If you are looking for something that will make you feel as if you have left the world you see every day and experience something new, this would be a great book to choose.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher and provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.