The Bright and Breaking Sea is a swashbuckling adventure with magic, intrigue, danger, spies, a female captain, and bit of romance! It's a very fun book and is perfect if you are looking for a more light-hearted read.

Kit Brightling is a foundling raised to serve the crown. Her water-aligned magic and savvy at sea have earned her position as captain, as well as her super secret position in the queen's service as a spy. She wants nothing more than to sail her ship, certainly not settle down in a marriage that would clip her wings. But dangerous plots are afoot and the queen sends her on a top-secret mission, alongside a nobleman she wants nothing to do with. At least, for now.

This is fast-paced and a lot of fun, featuring strong female characters who prove they are more than capable to their misogyistic detractors. Not only Kit, but also Queen Charlotte who is a young Black woman proving her ability to rule. I won't say too much more, but I had a really good time with this and I think others will too. And the audiobook is very well done! I received an advance audio copy for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.