Cat Hellisen Livres

The story follows Tet, a former priest-mage who has been cast out from his temple and cursed by his gods to recover a stolen relic. As the years progress, the curse inflicts intense suffering, physically altering him. In a desperate bid for freedom from his torment, Tet embarks on a perilous journey, challenging divine authority and confronting the consequences of his past. The narrative explores themes of redemption, the struggle against fate, and the quest for liberation.

Set against a backdrop of personal and societal struggles, Marjeta Petrell explores themes of identity, resilience, and the quest for belonging. The protagonist navigates complex relationships and cultural expectations, revealing the intricacies of family dynamics and self-discovery. Through vivid storytelling, the narrative delves into the impact of past traumas and the pursuit of hope, offering readers a poignant reflection on the human experience.

After seventeen-year-old Felicita's dearest friend Ilven kills herself to escape an arranged marriage, Felicita chooses freedom over privilege. She fakes her own death and leaves her sheltered life as one of Pelimburg's magical elite behind. Living in the slums, scrubbing dishes for a living, she falls for charismatic Dash while also becoming fascinated with vampire Jannik. Then something shocking washes up on the beach: Ilven's death has called out of the sea a dangerous wild magic. In Cat Hellisen's When the Sea is Rising Red, Felicita must decide whether her loyalties lie with the family she abandoned . . . or with those who would twist this dark power to destroy Pelimburg's caste system—and the whole city along with it.