The Girl Who Shattered the Sea
by Evelyn Puerto
The Royal Mages Series, Book 3
Continue the magical adventure of the royal mages
First Place Winner, Epic Fantasy, The Book Fest Awards
Sometimes your only hope is a bitter enemy…
Princess Derya of Cinar expected a hero’s welcome after her triumphant quest in the north. Instead, she’s greeted by whispers that her father plans to name another heir—and her scheming cousins are vying to take her place.
Desperate to prove herself, Derya accepts her father’s command and embarks on an impossible mission. Her task: recover the magical crown Cetus lost a millennium ago, now rumored to be hidden in islands infested with Cetus’s monsters. Her only lead? The kings of the north—who, after her last visit, are nursing old grudges and would rejoice to witness her defeat.
If Derya fails to return with the crown, Cetus will proceed unopposed with his plans to enslave the continent, starting with the princess who defied him. Derya will not only have lost her throne.
She’ll have lost the world.
Behind the Scenes
Of all my books, The Girl Who Shattered the Sea was the most fun to write. I don’t know if the big scenes came to me more easily or the character took over the writing, but its early draft flowed. And I couldn’t wait to share some of these scenes with my early readers, who loved them as much as I hoped they would. This novel further widened the story, and I added a third princess to the mix, as well as a love interest for Derya.
What Readers are Saying About The Girl Who Shattered the Sea
Winner of First Place for Epic Fantasy in the Book Fest Awards
Book Details:
Book Details:
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Format: Paperback, eBook
Series: The Royal Mages, Book 3
Pages: 422
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-962764-04-9
Themes: Self-sacrifice, trust, betrayal
FAQs
Q. What is The Girl Who Shattered the Sea about?
A. It’s an epic fantasy novel that continues the tale of the Royal Mages. Princess Derya has succeeded in one quest, but is giving another. And learns that sometimes your only hope is a bitter enemy.
Q. Is this book a part of a series?
A. Yes, it’s the third book of the Royal Mages series.
Q. Who should read the book?
A. Fans of epic fantasy, magical adventures, strong heroines, and fresh stories in the tradition of classics.
Q. Has The Girl Who Shattered the Sea won any awards?
A. Yes, The Girl Who Shattered the Sea won First Place in the Book Fest Awards in 2025.
Q. Where can I buy it?
A. The book is available in paperback and eBook formats on the author’s store and wherever eBooks are sold.
Q. Are there other books by Evelyn Puerto?
A. Yes! Explore the other books of The Royal Mages series or the Outlawed Myth series.
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Building the world of the Royal Mages series
As Derya traveled, I continued to build out the various nations of Ardebil. One of my goals was to base my world on other cultures than western Europe.
In The Girl Who Shattered the Sea, Derya heads back to Nafplio for a brief time.
Then she sets sail for the distant western islands, hoping to reclaim one of Cetus’s magical artifacts.
I based the islands very loosely on the geography and culture of the Canary Islands. But sadly, she doesn’t spend much time there. She’s too busy battling the evil sorcerer’s mutant water fae and a dragon.
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