by Paul Hazel
First published 1984
Finn-witchson grows up hidden in the northern lands, raised by witches who know his true bloodline. Born a bastard, he carries the right to rule both earthly kingdoms and the realms beneath the waves. The witches who shelter him understand what others cannot: this boy's mixed heritage makes him powerful and dangerous. As Finn comes of age, he must navigate the competing claims on his loyalty and the weight of his dual inheritance. The land calls to him through ancient bloodlines, while the undersea kingdoms beckon with their own mysteries and powers. His witch-born nature sets him apart from ordinary mortals, yet his human side pulls him toward the world above. Finn faces the central question of his existence: how does one rule kingdoms that exist in different worlds, and what price comes with claiming both crowns?
Genres: coming-of-age, fantasy, epic-fantasy, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Northern Lands, Undersea Kingdoms
Period: Coming of Age
287 pages · Paperback · Goldmann