"A stirring reminder that love lies at the heart of every revolution. The prose is marked by lyrical imagery and visceral depictions of exotic landscapes, along with an unflinching dive into taboo ideas, making this an impressively timely and radical read." SPR Review

"Lena is an incredibly relatable main character. Besides meticulous character work, the worldbuilding is a reward in itself. This Sea Within is an intimate coming of age novel perfect for readers who appreciate artful, poetic fiction with the highest stakes." Nicky Flowers, Indies Today ★★★★★

"This Sea Within kept me turning pages late into the night. This is a character-driven novel told from Lena’s POV, a coming-of-age story and a love story about freedom, rebellion, and living up to one’s principles. I highly recommend it." D. W. Peach, award-winning fantasy writer

“This Sea Within is a sweeping and emotionally charged novel that immerses readers in a world of revolution, forbidden love, and personal awakening, capturing the fierce courage it takes to fight for identity, justice, and the life you were meant to claim.” NewInBooks

“This Sea Within is an epic, page-turning tale filled with passion and beauty, political intrigue and revolution, about a young woman’s journey to connect to her past and find her future.” Mark Paxson, author of The Jump and The Dime.

“The Sea Within simultaneously juggles romance, revolutionary politics, displacement, political conscience, and cultural belonging. Deborah Brasket crafts a story that is both intimate and politically charged, leaving readers with questions that linger long after the final page.” Aimee Bittourna, Rockin’ Riverview Book Club

“A passionate affair, a heroic rebel, thrilling dangers, a magical locale, masterful writing—what else could a reader want? This is a book you will feel and long remember.” Harvey Ardman, author of The Final Voyage.

"This Sea Within features complex and revolutionary characters, exciting prose, and streams of consciousness that lay bare the psyche of the key characters. Fans of The Red Sparrow trilogy and The Kite Runner will enjoy how this book explores the way personal passion becomes inseparable from the cataclysm of history." Readers’ Favorite ★★★★★ 

“This Sea Within slowly pulls you into its world and makes you feel emotionally connected to the characters and their journeys. What stood out was how beautifully the story balanced emotion, romance, history, and self-discovery. The writing has a cinematic quality to it, and the atmosphere stays with you even after you finish reading.” The Reading Lane

"A political thriller about a young woman discovering who she truly wants to be as she tries to reconcile her pacifist leanings to the freedom fighter mentality needed to overthrow the government. This is a must-read!" Teri M. Brown, author of Peg, Unhinged

“Lena’s riveting love story with Raoul kept my attention to the very end and wishing for more. I can’t wait for the sequel.” Carole Wagener, author of The Hardest Year: A Love Story in Letters During the Vietnam War

This Sea Within is a coming of age novel, a political thriller, a love story set during a revolution, and historical fiction set in the 1970s.

It is also available in print as a paperback and hardback.