Dark Worlds, Stubborn Hope
Child of Ash and Salt
A SEAFARING FANTASY
She never imagined that one act of kindness would destroy her life.
Iyara doesn't look like the elves of the Sundral Plains. None of them have horns.
While her sister grows up in sunlight and freedom, Iyara is kept hidden, warned that the world beyond their home is dangerous for her.
When she saves a man wounded in the woods, her act of kindness is repaid in violence.
Orphaned and on the run, the sisters are sold to the captain of a smuggling ship.
Aboard The Sultry Siren, Iyara discovers a place that is uneasy but safe. Even with untamed magic. But safety is fragile, and one mistake could tear her from the home she's just begun to call her own.
Book two is currently in progress.
About the Author
S.M. Best writes character-driven fantasy about survival, loyalty, and the quiet moments that change people forever. She spends her free time painting dragons and catching salamanders with her children and husband. She lives in the United States.