This Raging Sea
A spooky gothic YA romance that transcends time, full of horrifying secrets and generations-old dark mysteries
Published on 9. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-5295-3281-4 (ISBN)
Description
'Threaded with mystery and elegantly haunting, This Raging Sea is impossible to put down and has the kind of epic love story that will take your breath away' - CG Drews, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let The Forest In
'The atmosphere of dark whimsy sinks claws into your skin and doesn't let go. Combined with a propulsive mystery and characters whose plights will tug at your heartstrings - not to mention the kind of authentic queer rep that means so much to me - This Raging Sea is an utterly unputdownable story' - MK Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints
Briar Winters has just graduated from high school, but while her friends are getting ready to start new lives away from their witchy, tourist-trap seaside hometown, Loch Creek, Briar is stuck. Stuck and haunted by the water that surrounds her.
When Finn, the one boy she's ever loved, disappears from the annual seaside carnival there's only one person who can help Briar find him: her biggest enemy - an enemy who knows her darkest secret . . .
It quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He's lost in time. And in her search for him, Briar will uncover generations of secrets and sinister hidden horrors in picture perfect Loch Creek . . .
A spooky gothic romance that transcends time, perfect for fans of Our Infinite Fates and The Wicked Deep.
'The atmosphere of dark whimsy sinks claws into your skin and doesn't let go. Combined with a propulsive mystery and characters whose plights will tug at your heartstrings - not to mention the kind of authentic queer rep that means so much to me - This Raging Sea is an utterly unputdownable story' - MK Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints
Briar Winters has just graduated from high school, but while her friends are getting ready to start new lives away from their witchy, tourist-trap seaside hometown, Loch Creek, Briar is stuck. Stuck and haunted by the water that surrounds her.
When Finn, the one boy she's ever loved, disappears from the annual seaside carnival there's only one person who can help Briar find him: her biggest enemy - an enemy who knows her darkest secret . . .
It quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He's lost in time. And in her search for him, Briar will uncover generations of secrets and sinister hidden horrors in picture perfect Loch Creek . . .
A spooky gothic romance that transcends time, perfect for fans of Our Infinite Fates and The Wicked Deep.
Reviews / Votes
"As haunting as it is romantic, THIS RAGING SEA manages to make the distinct nostalgia of summerswith a first love feel like an unsettling funhouse. A propulsive, melancholic read from the first page to
the last." -- Kelly Andrew, author of the instant NYT bestseller, Your Blood, My Bones * Kelly Andrew, author * "The writing is stunningly evocative, and the atmosphere of dark whimsy sinks claws into your skin and
doesn't let go. Combined with a propulsive mystery and characters whose plights will tug at your
heartstrings-not to mention the kind of authentic queer rep that means so much to me-THIS
RAGING SEA is an utterly unputdownable story." -- MK Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints * MK Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints * Threaded with mystery and elegantly haunting, This Raging Sea is impossible to put down
and has the kind of epic love story that will take your breath away. -- CG Drews, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let The Forest In * CG Drews, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let The Forest In * This Raging Sea is an ode to fiercely imperfect love and the fiercely imperfect people who feel it.
Love that transcends time and space-and love that endures past the romantic into the innate. This
haunting ocean gothic made me cry tears of joy, tears of sadness, and tears of deep satisfaction. -- Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology * Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology * This Raging Sea swept me away with its unforgettable characters and astounding magic. A hauntingly
beautiful, deeply nostalgic story about friendship and the kind of love that defies even the laws of physics. -- Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides * Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
233 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-3281-4 (9781529532814)
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Person
De Elizabeth (she/her) is a horror and dark fantasy author who writes haunting, romantic books. She is passionate about telling emotionally resonant dark stories that feature bisexual representation, messy main characters and cathartic third acts.
In addition to writing fiction, De is a journalist specializing in pop culture, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues and parenthood.
Outside of writing, De loves musical theatre, travelling and spending time with her friends, cats and family. You can follow her on Instagram @WordsByDe.
In addition to writing fiction, De is a journalist specializing in pop culture, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues and parenthood.
Outside of writing, De loves musical theatre, travelling and spending time with her friends, cats and family. You can follow her on Instagram @WordsByDe.