Oceans of Sand

By: Jessica Flory

Narrated by: Chloe Bright

One girl. Her boat. An ocean of sand to cross.

Norah’s desert world has always been treacherous, with the roiling ocean of sand, giant scorpions, and brutal sandstorms—but now an unnatural famine plagues the desert nations and threatens to destroy all.

Despite being the only one in her village without a sand gift, Norah is chosen with her best friend, Zadock, to sail across the ocean of sand in search of the legendary moonstone, an artifact that could end the famine.

As Norah and Zadock set off on their journey, secret romantic feelings each has suppressed for years rise to the surface. Love weakens sand gifts, and if they act on their feelings, Zadock's sand gift will disappear.

Caught in a crossfire between forbidden feelings, an unforgiving desert, and starving nations willing to do anything to survive, Norah and Zadock discover the true meaning of sacrifice—and the power that love has to heal the world.

©2023 Immortal Works (P)2023 Immortal Works

must read clean fantasy!

This story was so great! I have never been a fan of desert settings. I think they are fun to visit in a fantasy book, but I gravitate more toward lush greenery. This book completely changed that for me! This world is so interesting! I love that villages live on huge desert plataues and they travel with sand surfing boats! That the ocean is a far off scary place to people who have only ever known sand. It's a different, refreshing story.Also, does anyone love atla? Love the idea of sand bending? The entire magic system is sand based, and it's epic! The amount of things that Jessica came up with that sand can accomplish is mind-boggling! Fan-freaking-tastic!Oceans of Sand is a romantasy that's super clean content wise. Do you love Kiera Cass' characters and style of writing emotional depth? Then you have to read Jessica Flory's writing (which may be better) In this story marriages are arranged by the government, think matched meets the giver, with our two main characters being childhood best friends. Who are star crossed lovers that can never be together, but when her mother gives them an epic quest to save the world that may all change.Oceans of Sand is ultimately a story of forgiveness and redemption. Love conquers all and strength is not as important as it seems. With a character with a chronic health condition learns they aren't broken and don't need to be fixed. That part really touched me.

Thrilling New World

This was a spectacular world to dive into! Absolutely loved every minute. The Narrator was amazing and I just loved how the story flowed. Norah’s biggest wish is to have a sand power so she can feel she is a contributing part of the community. Being the only one without a power has its setbacks and can feel quite lonely. Norah stays strong and moves past all the trials and hardships thrown at her.
Zadock wants to please everyone and happens to be the best “shaker” his age. He and Norah are tasked with a voyage to find a Legendary Moonstone to save their world from this famine that has plagued them for 3 years. Danger, sandstorms, vast oceans of sand, and giant scorpions make for a treacherous voyage, let alone a sudden kidnapping.
Things to love: Forbidden Love, Special Powers, Unique World, Deception and Betrayal, Forgiveness and New Truths
So many surprises I loved everything about this story.

The Story Will Suck You In!

This YA Fantasy world is one you can get lost in! I listened to the book the second time, and it was great to hear the names being said. The first time, I just said them in my head and it was completely wrong! 😆 But the story is intriguing and will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time! I loved it!

The audio of the book was so well done! She did the different characters to perfection!