Mairghread Scott

In the wake of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, Isabel is a sheltered society girl, largely ignored by her socialite mother (who only cares that she keeps her dress clean) and her sculptor father (who gets caught up in his work). But it turns out the earthquake wasn't just a natural disaster; it was partly the result of a war between the Seelie and Unseelie, and Isabel gets caught up in the conflict. She finds help from a thief named Benjie and a Seelie called Button, and together they work to return a powerful necklace to the Seelie princess.

Quotes

"You never know what's around a corner until you take the turn." (19)

"Our worlds aren't separate...just because [the Veil] separates us doesn't mean we don't affect each other." (44)

"But they're wrong, not us. We're not worthless or useless." (154)

"Ruling is not about finding a use for others....It is about making yourself useful to them." (186)… (more)

Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Sea Serpent's Heir has a lot going for it but it doesn't quite come together. I love the color palette, and the character illustrations but, weirdly, those elements don't always mesh together. Taken individually, they're great, but they don't serve the overall story as well as they could have with a little more thought behind them. Considering that, the series is really not far off from being a good comic!… (more)