Kingdom of Waves by Melissa de la Cruz - ISBN: 9781250361677
Hardcover
Two thieves, one treasure, a kingdom’s lost magic.

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  • Hardcover

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    16 June 2026

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Summary

The Gilded Wolves meets A Magic Steeped in Poison in the first of a new pulse-pounding YA fantasy duology about two thieves who go after the same mythical treasure, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

Once upon a time, there was a shining kingdom floating on the sea …

The kingdom of Ophir was one of the most powerful and beautiful places in the world. But after an invasion by the land of Lacon, it w…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781250361677
ISBN-10:1250361672
Author:Melissa de la Cruz
Publisher:Castle Point Books
Imprint:Castle Point Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:16 June 2026
Weight:386g
Dimensions:216mm x 144mm x 29mm
Series:Kingdom of Waves Duology
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Powerful and electrifying. From the clamor of its cityscape to the fierce rage of its characters, Kingdom of Waves takes you on a spine-tingling ride. A superb fantasy drawing from the strength of the diaspora.” –Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“A thrilling, fast-paced story of rival thieves, high-stakes heists, and long-forgotten magic that will captivate readers until the very last page.” –Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Heir

“Melissa de la Cruz is a powerhouse who proves her talent spans genres. Kingdom of Waves is a haunting epic from an author who knows how to build worlds that linger long after the last page.” –Tahereh Mafi, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Shatter Me series

“A sharp fantasy set in an original world that’s brimming with social conflict.” –Kirkus Reviews

The tense premise offers plenty of intrigue, while frequent action sequences and high-stakes twists keep the pace brisk as the quest unfolds.” –Publishers Weekly

Veteran YA author de la Cruz knows how to grab readers’ attention… Fans of historical fantasy will enjoy this novel.” –School Library Journal

De la Cruz once again flexes her fantasy chops, creating a new world of epic proportions with characters readers will want to root for.” –Booklist

About The Author

Melissa de la Cruz

Melissa de la Cruz

Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, and internationally bestselling author of many critically acclaimed books for readers of all ages, including the Alex & Eliza trilogy, the Descendants novels, and the Chronicles of Never After. Melissa lives in California with her husband and their daughter.

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