Sadie Turner grew up in the Welsh Borders and now lives in Hampshire, not far from the former home of one of her biggest inspirations: Jane Austen. She is a copywriter, mother of two, and author of gloomy, romantic, neurodiverse YA Fantasy. When she can find the time, she loves reading, cooking, and classic CRPGs, and is rarely seen without a cup of tea on hand. She is the author of the Tidespeaker duology.

"Luscious gothic vibes, twisty mystery and gorgeous forbidden romance all at once--Tidespeaker swept me away from the very first page. Turner delivers a layered world of magic, power and court intrigue, where the main character takes us on a breakneck, heart-felt adventure in her search for identity and agency. A hauntingly vivid debut." --Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind

"A lush and atmospheric fantasy that readers will devour. Set on an isolated island with elemental magic and a tension-filled slow burn romance, Tidespeaker drew me into its current and refused to let go. A spectacular debut from an exciting new voice." --Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Bring Me Your Midnight

"Claustrophobic and salt-soaked, Tidespeaker's richly imagined setting and slow-burn forbidden romance will keep readers hooked all the way through to the nail-biting conclusion." --E. V. Woods, author of Girls of Dark Divine

"Awash with intrigue and characters with morals as grey as its mist-shrouded isle, Turner's masterful debut delivers evocative prose, explorations of injustice and violence, and an exquisite slow-burn romance. Corith is the deeply relatable autistic heroine I needed as a teen." --Leanne Schwartz, author of To a Darker Shore and A Prayer for Vengeance

"In a debut that tackles themes of exploitation and privilege, Turner conjures a world of vivid elemental magic and shadowy intrigue with simmering romantic undertones, culminating in an attention-grabbing duology opener." --Publishers Weekly

"Filled with intrigue and brine, Turner's debut duology opener is a fun ride....Recommended for fans of gloomy, gothic fantasies." --Booklist

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Pub date: 2026-01-06

Length: 384 pages