First published 2014
Miskaella stands on the windswept shores of Rollrock Island, an outcast among the poor fishing families who scratch out their living from the harsh northern waters. The island echoes with gull cries, seal bellows, and crashing waves. Below on the beach where seal herds gather, Miskaella possesses a dangerous gift. She can work magic that draws stunning women from the bodies of seals. These women are more beautiful than any the struggling fishermen have ever seen. But Miskaella's magic serves a darker purpose. Each transformation feeds her growing revenge against the islanders who have wounded and rejected her. As these supernatural women enter the lives of Rollrock's men, Miskaella's vengeance begins to reshape the entire community. The magic that creates such beauty also threatens to destroy the delicate bonds that hold island life together.
Genres: mythology, fantasy, supernatural, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, outsider
Setting: Rollrock Island
331 pages · Hardcover · rororo
Content warnings: abuse