The Isle in the Silver Sea
by Tasha Suri
From World Fantasy Award-winning author Tasha Suri comes The Isle in the Silver Sea, a heart-shattering romantasy of sapphic longing, medieval folklore and a love that spans the centuries. In a Britain fuelled by stories, the knight and the witch are fated to fall in love and doom each other over and over, the same tale retold over hundreds of lifetimes. Simran is a witch of the woods. Vina is a knight of the Queen's court. When the two women begin to fall for each other, how can they surrender to their desires, when to give in is to destroy each other? As they seek a way to break the cycle, a mysterious assassin begins targeting tales like theirs. To survive, the two will need to write a story stronger than the one that fate has given to them. But what tale is stronger than The Knight and the Witch? 'Fiercely tender, wildly imaginative, and deeply smart, The Isle in the Silver Sea is an ode to the power of stories themselves--both to shackle us to our destinies, and to free us from them. One of my new all-time favourites' Alix E. Harrow
About This Book
The Isle in the Silver Sea is a fantasy romance novel by Tasha Suri, first published in 2025 by Orbit. It runs 496 pages. Readers can expect star-crossed lovers, opposites attract, forbidden romance; sweet heat; a slow burn and emotional tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Fated Lovers
- Heat
- Sweet
- Mood
- Slow Burn
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 496 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A knight and a witch fated to love and destroy each other across centuries must break their cycle of reincarnation to survive a mysterious threat to their very story.
- Fans of mythic retellings
- Readers who enjoy lyrical prose
- Emotional
- Features Fated Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers who prefer lighthearted rom-coms
- Readers who dislike high-angst or 'doomed' tropes
- High angst levels may be heavy for some readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Fantasy Romance
Pairing: F/F
Power balance: Balanced between magic and martial prowess
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Mild comfort, high tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Simran is a witch of the woods; Vina is a knight of the Queen's court. They are the latest incarnations of a tale that has played out for hundreds of lifetimes—a story of love that ends in doom. In a world where stories hold power, the two women must find a way to surrender to their desires without triggering their tragic fate. While they search for a loophole in their legend, a mysterious killer begins eliminating those who inhabit tales like theirs, raising the stakes from personal tragedy to existential survival.
Central Conflict
The struggle between fated destiny (the 'tale' that demands they destroy each other) and personal agency (the desire to survive and love freely), compounded by an external threat seeking to end their story permanently.
Setting
A folklore-inspired, mythic version of Britain.
Themes
Strengths
- Acclaimed author with World Fantasy Award-winning pedigree
- High-concept premise involving the power of stories
- Strong blend of folklore and queer romance
- Poetic and lyrical prose style
Consider before reading
- High angst levels may be heavy for some readers
- Abstract meta-narrative elements could be complex
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Star-crossed — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 5
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 6
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 7
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
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- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Orbit
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 496 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780356524412
The Isle in the Silver Sea: quick answers
- Who wrote The Isle in the Silver Sea?
- The Isle in the Silver Sea was written by Tasha Suri.
- When was The Isle in the Silver Sea published?
- The Isle in the Silver Sea was first published in 2025 by Orbit.
- What genre is The Isle in the Silver Sea?
- The Isle in the Silver Sea is a fantasy romance novel, with star-crossed lovers, opposites attract, forbidden romance.
- How many pages is The Isle in the Silver Sea?
- The Isle in the Silver Sea is 496 pages long.
- How spicy is The Isle in the Silver Sea?
- EIKNA rates The Isle in the Silver Sea as sweet heat.
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