{"product_id":"kingdom-of-waves-kingdom-of-waves-duology-1","title":"Kingdom of Waves (Kingdom of Waves Duology #1)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMelissa de la Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and internationally bestselling author of many critically acclaimed books for readers of all ages, including the Alex \u0026amp; Eliza trilogy, the Descendants novels, and the Chronicles of Never After. Melissa lives in California with her husband and their daughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Powerful and electrifying. From the clamor of its cityscape to the fierce rage of its characters, \u003ci\u003eKingdom of Waves\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a spine-tingling ride. A superb fantasy drawing from the strength of the diaspora.\" --\u003cb\u003eChloe Gong, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A thrilling, fast-paced story of rival thieves, high-stakes heists, and long-forgotten magic that will captivate readers until the very last page.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eSabaa Tahir, #1\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHeir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Melissa de la Cruz is a powerhouse who proves her talent spans genres. \n\u003ci\u003eKingdom of Waves\u003c\/i\u003e is a haunting epic from an author who knows how to build worlds that linger long after the last page.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eTahereh Mafi, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eShatter Me\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A sharp fantasy set in an original world that's brimming with social conflict.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThe tense premise offers plenty of intrigue, while frequent action sequences and high-stakes twists keep the pace brisk as the quest unfolds.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVeteran YA author de la Cruz knows how to grab readers' attention. . . Fans of historical fantasy will enjoy this novel.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"De la Cruz once again flexes her fantasy chops, creating a new world of epic proportions with characters readers will want to root for.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eA Magic Steeped in Poison \u003c\/i\u003ein the first of a new pulse-pounding YA fantasy duology about two thieves who go after the same mythical treasure, from #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOnce upon a time, there was a shining kingdom floating on the sea . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 was lost to the waves. Now, the Ophir live as second-class citizens beneath Lacon's golden palaces. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen two bands of Ophir thieves--one led by Eban Sadreal and the other by Gineth Strong--go after the same treasure, a priceless relic, their worlds and hearts suddenly collide. For the relic releases an ancient magic that could restore the legacy of Ophir--a magic that could change the course of Eban and Gin's lives forever. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith impossibly high stakes and charming will-they-won't-they romance, this heist fantasy is perfect for fans of \n\u003ci\u003eSix of Crows \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eA Tempest of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250361677, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 80 (EAN 9781250361677, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/30\/2026 (EAN 9781250361677, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250361677, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003ede la Cruz, Melissa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMelissa de la Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, #1 \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of over 70 books for readers of all ages including Disney's \n\u003ci\u003eDescendants\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBlue Bloods\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eAlex and Eliza\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eWitches of East End\u003c\/i\u003e (also an hourlong drama on Lifetime). 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