This Raging Sea

18-year-old Briar Winters must untangle the horrifying eldritch secrets of her picture-perfect coastal town in order to save the boy she loves after he disappears from time itself in this YA dark fantasy for fans of Bly Manor.

Historic Loch Creek is a witchy New England tourist trap--but it's just a trap for Briar, who's convinced she'll die there among the waves that devoured her twin brother thirteen years ago. But when her best friend who she's loved since childhood, Finn, vanishes from the seaside carnival, there's only one person who can help Briar find him: Morgan, her biggest enemy who knows her darkest secret.

As Briar uncovers hidden truths as deep and dark as the water that haunts her, it quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He's lost in time, and neither of them are safe. If Briar and Finn look too hard, they might find terrifying answers--not just about what's buried beneath the shores, but also the threads tying them to each other. As past and future collide, the seductive yet evil underwater entity that intends to claim Briar still needs its sacrifice . . .

And it's too hungry to go unsated.

Equal parts epic bisexual romance and pulse-pounding horror, This Raging Sea is a dual POV dark fantasy as sweepingly powerful as the ocean that threatens to consume everything and everyone Briar has ever loved--prepare to be devoured.

Author: De Elizabeth
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 09/23/2025
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.49h x 5.83w x 1.29d
ISBN: 9780823459384
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2025
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025
Booklist 08/01/2025

About the Author
De Elizabeth (she/her) is a horror and dark fantasy author writing haunted, romantic books. She is passionate about telling emotionally resonant dark stories that feature messy main characters and bisexual representation. In addition to writing fiction, De is a journalist specializing in pop culture, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. This Raging Sea is her debut novel.

Website: http: //deelizabeth.com
Instagram: WordsByDe