The Sea WatchB by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Ahoy there, fantasy lovers. Strap on your water wings and grab a treasure map as we dive into Adrian Tchaikovsky's “The Sea Watch”, the sixth bubbly installment of the “Shadows of the Apt” series.
Our bug-tastic hero, Stenwold Maker, is back in Collegium, still catching his breath from past adventures. But, wait – something fishy is going on. Ships are disappearing like ice cream on a hot day, and it's not just because they forgot to ask for directions. Pirates? Sea monsters? Krakens playing hide-and-seek? No one knows.
Meanwhile, Stenwold can feel the weight of the world, or at least the Wasp Empire, ready to buzz in on Collegium. Friends turn to frenemies, as whispers and rumours are more contagious than the common cold.
But hold on to your snorkels, folks. We're taking a deep dive into a new realm as Stenwold stumbles upon the Sea-kinden. Yes, you heard it right. Forget bugs; we're talking about folks with powers that make a splash – literally. These underwater beings have a tide of secrets that can turn the tables in the battle for Collegium.
There's Laszlo, the high-flying Fly-kinden who wants to swap his pirate hat for an honest life, and a cast of sea characters that would make a marine biologist's head spin. Plus, we've got Teornis, the spider (we'll let the insects deal with the technicality), who's as smooth as butter on a sea cucumber sandwich.
Adrian Tchaikovsky, the entomologist-turned-fantasy-master, hooks us with this marine adventure. With a whirlpool of new characters, oceanic mysteries, and battles that would make Poseidon blush, “The Sea Watch” is the beach read you didn't know you needed.
Just don't forget your sunscreen and your sense of wonder as you navigate the high seas of intrigue, war, and underwater shenanigans. Happy sailing.