"Powerful and electrifying. From the clamor of its cityscape to the fierce rage of its characters, Kingdom of Waves takes you on a spine-tingling ride. A superb fantasy drawing from the strength of the diaspora." -- Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times- bestselling author of These Violent Delights "A thrilling, fast-paced story of rival thieves, high-stakes heists, and long-forgotten magic that will captivate readers until the very last page." -- Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times -bestselling author of Heir "Melissa de la Cruz is a powerhouse who proves her talent spans genres. Kingdom of Waves is a haunting epic from an author who knows how to build worlds that linger long after the last page." -- Tahereh Mafi, #1 New York Times -bestselling author of the Shatter Me series "A sharp fantasy set in an original world that's brimming with social conflict." -- Kirkus Reviews " The tense premise offers plenty of intrigue, while frequent action sequences and high-stakes twists keep the pace brisk as the quest unfolds.

" -- Publishers Weekly " Veteran YA author de la Cruz knows how to grab readers' attention. Fans of historical fantasy will enjoy this novel." -- School Library Journal.