Kingdom of Waves — Melissa de la Cruz

The Gilded Wolves meets A Magic Steeped in Poison in this pulse-pounding new YA romantasy duology about two thieves who go after the same mythical treasure, from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.Once upon a time, there was a shining kingdom that floated on the sea . . .The kingdom of Ophir was one of the most powerful, and beautiful places in the world. But after an invasion by the land of Lacon, it was lost to the waves. Now, the Ophiri live as second-class citizens beneath Lacon's golden palaces.When two bands of Ophiri thieves—one led by Eban Sadreal, and the other by Ginreth Strong—go after the same treasure, a priceless relic that could change their lives forever, their worlds and hearts suddenly collide. For the relic releases an ancient magic that could restore the legacy of Ophir—a magic that could change the course of Eban and Gin's lives forever.With impossibly high stakes and an irresistible romance, this heist-fantasy is the next read for fans of Six of Crows and Iron Widow.