At the Mercy of the Sea

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The BookFest Awards 2nd Place (2025)

“A poignant, adventurous, and historically informative narrative for young readers.” – Kirkus Review

Thirteen-year-old Etienne Gayneau takes to the sea again in At the Mercy of the Sea with the promise of repaying his families debts only to be thrust into a moral dilemma with the power to destroy. Meanwhile, his friends, Alsoomse and Abraham, are left behind to discover their true purpose.

“Cetas draws deeply on the historical record to create her cast and the enthralling challenges they face.” – BookLife Editor’s Pick

“With its aspects of adventure, diverse cultures, love, betrayal, and historical elements, At the Mercy of the Sea is a fantastic book any reader will not be able to put down.” – Readers’ Favorite Review

“This briskly paced and engaging novel’s climax will leave history-minded readers yearning for more.” – BookLife Review

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