SEA OF STRANGERS is an incredibly multifaceted, assorted,
gritty, and detailed world that was created by author, Erica
Cameron within the pages of The Ryogan Chronicles. This young
adult fantasy series feels vividly realistic with the flawless
and creatively descriptive writing style of Cameron making this
series a must read for anyone who loves a good young adult
fantasy novel.
The characters are non-gendered and welcomed in Shiara where
they seem normal. They are unique and well developed. Khya
doesn't see how people are treated until she leaves and goes to
Ryogo. Cameron writes with such a caring and creative pen that
she manages to make something seem normal even though our
society has deemed it unnatural. As Khya travels outside of the
world she knows, she and her allies learn about new people with
interesting new cultures.
SEA OF STRANGERS has a setting that can only be described as
breathtaking with buildings and beautiful lands unlike any they
have ever seen. There is a magic that is complex and intriguing
that only becomes more fascinating as you read along.
The pace of this story is steady with something always
happening to hold your attention. As secrets are revealed the
characters develop and become even more well-rounded. The
journey they take is unlike any other, making you question if
and how they will survive.
I found this a fascinating and unique read with creative
characters, a beautiful setting, and a plot unlike any other.
Even though it is the second book in The Ryogan Chronicles, it
can be read as a standalone novel. I feel that you would enjoy
and understand the characters better in SEA OF STRANGERS if you
did read the first book, ISLAND OF EXILES before.
The only way for Khya to get her brother back alive is to
kill Varan—the immortal ruler who can’t be killed. But not
even Varan knew what he was doing when he perverted magic
and humanity to become immortal.
Khya’s leading her group of friends and rebels into the
mountains that hold Varan’s secrets, but if risking all
their lives is going to be worth it, she has to give up
everything else—breaking the spell that holds her brother
captive and jeopardizing her deepening relationship with
Tessen, the boy who has been by turns her rival and refuge
since her brother disappeared. Immortality itself might be
her only answer, but if that’s where Khya has to go, she
can’t ask Tessen or her friends to follow.
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