Kingdom of Waves

By: Melissa de la Cruz

Narrated by: Alexandra Palting

The Gilded Wolves meets A Magic Steeped in Poison in the first of a new pulse-pounding YA fantasy duology about two thieves who go after the same mythical treasure, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

Once upon a time, there was a shining kingdom floating on the sea . . .

The kingdom of Ophir was one of the most powerful and beautiful places in the world. But after an invasion by the land of Lacon, it was lost to the waves. Now, the Ophir live as second-class citizens beneath Lacon’s golden palaces.

When two bands of Ophir thieves—one led by Eban Sadreal and the other by Gineth Strong—go after the same treasure, a priceless relic, their worlds and hearts suddenly collide. For the relic releases an ancient magic that could restore the legacy of Ophir—a magic that could change the course of Eban and Gin’s lives forever.

With impossibly high stakes and charming will-they-won’t-they romance, this heist fantasy is perfect for fans of Six of Crows and A Tempest of Tea.

Critic reviews

"Powerful and electrifying. From the clamor of its cityscape to the fierce rage of its characters, Kingdom of Waves takes you on a spine-tingling ride. A superb fantasy drawing from the strength of the diaspora." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"A thrilling, fast-paced story of rival thieves, high-stakes heists, and long-forgotten magic that will captivate readers until the very last page." —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Heir

“Melissa de la Cruz is a powerhouse who proves her talent spans genres. Kingdom of Waves is a haunting epic from an author who knows how to build worlds that linger long after the last page.” —Tahereh Mafi, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Shatter Me series

"A sharp fantasy set in an original world that’s brimming with social conflict." —Kirkus Reviews

"The tense premise offers plenty of intrigue, while frequent action sequences and high-stakes twists keep the pace brisk as the quest unfolds." —Publishers Weekly

"Veteran YA author de la Cruz knows how to grab readers’ attention. . . Fans of historical fantasy will enjoy this novel." —School Library Journal