(2025) Death's Kiss by M.M. Reeves

Death's Kiss by M.M. Reeves, is a fantasy novel published in 2025.

It follows the story of Merena Boreas, a castaway and bastard-born, who competes in the Pillar Trials for a chance to win The Vault, the closest thing to freedom that exists within the Tide Raiders organization. Merena faces numerous challenges, including:

• Taming kelpies
• Navigating a treacherous kórallian maze
• Confronting her traumatic past
• Dealing with the other captains, some of whom are hostile towards her

She also discovers secrets about her own affinity and the history of Pontus, the world she lives in. Along the way, she forms alliances and rivalries, ultimately leading to a confrontation that will determine the fate of th ...