BOOK TOUR: Seaborn and the Seven Seas by Mary Ting

Today, we are thrilled to share this Book Tour for International Bestselling, Award-winning Author Mary Ting's new fantasy novel, Seaborn and the Seven Seas! Today, on this tour stop, we have a short review to share. We also have an author giveaway to share as well! So... Be sure to check it out and grab your copy NOW!

Genre:

Adult

Fantasy/Adventure Romance

Romantasy

Publish Date:

September 10, 2026

Publisher:

Mary Ting

Synopsis:

A young woman caged in rock and salt will rise as something the world has forgotten.

Enslaved in the pearl-diving caverns of Jeju,a nameless young woman survives on nothing but prying oysters and the sisterhood of the women beside her. Every day is the same—shells cracked open, pearls stolen for masters who own their labor and their silence.

When a ship arrives and a pirate captain with storm-blue eyes saves her, everything she believes about her small, brokenlife begins to unravel. He carries secrets bound in blood and a bone-deep loyalty to a crown.

Something ancient is stirring beneath seven kingdoms bound by seven seas—old gods, older debts, and a war that never truly ended.

A woman with no name may be the only thing standing between salvation and ruin. Freedom was only the beginning. Now she must become what she was always meant to be.

A romantasy of stolen names, ocean-deep secrets, and a love written into the bones of the world.

Tropes

Morally gray

Slow burn

Found family

Korean mermaid-mythology-inspired

Multiple kingdoms

Mermaids & Pirates

Touch her and die

Sisterhood

Political betrayal

Ancient prophecy

      

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**About the Author**

International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres: science fiction, fantasy, and swoon worthy stories. Her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise.

Mary was born in Seoul Korea and resides in Southern California. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Becoming an author was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, she retired from teaching. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book: No Bullies Allowed.

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*My Thoughts*

This Review contains NO spoilers

I am no stranger to Mary Ting's books, and I have yet to figure out which is my favorite.🤣 Now... Mary has come up with another beautifully written romantasy filled with adventure in Seaborn and the Seven Seas. 

Seaborn and the Seven Seas is an intriguing romantasy filled with adventure and mythology. I find stories inspired by mythology, especially from different regions of the world, fascinating. And... That is what Mary did with this new novel she has written. The world building is a kaleidoscopic and vast journey into a world filled with mystery and discovery. As for the character development and building, Mary has created a variety of personalities that intertwines their lives and ties the stories together.

I absolutely enjoyed learning and joining these characters on this journey filled with intrigue and discovery as they travel this immersive world. Just like Mary's other fantasy genre books, I would recommend this as well. I know it is not for everyone, but for those fantasy and mythology readers, this is definitely a story to explore.

My rating:

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***The Giveaway***

eCopy of Seaborn and the Seven Seas

- ends October 5, 2026

Must be 18+ or have parental permission to enter

HOW TO ENTER:

-Follow me, @authormaryting & @starlight_booktours

on Instagram

-Share this post to your stories & tag @starlight_booktours.

-Check out the other hosts' posts and join the giveaway on their page for more chances of winning! 

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Instagram Tour Schedule

26th September: @fableswithkate  

27th September: @moviesshows_n_books

28th September: @lindsayandlore

29th September: @rozanne_visagie

30th September: @doveyreads

1st October: @reading_with_ash

2nd October: @readingmom_era

3rd October: @readings_of_kittina

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RELEASE BOOST: Claimed by Ruin by Sara McClaflin

Romance Author Sara McClaflin's Claimed by Ruin, book 1 in the Bound to the End series, is OUT NOW! So... Be sure to check it out and start the series NOW!

Genre:

Adult

Paranormal/Fantasy Romanc

Romantasy

Series:

Bound to the End, #1

Publish Date:

September 17, 2026

Synopsis:

As a medical examiner in New Orleans, I know death. I know how it looks, how it smells, how it lingers.

This isn’t it.

Bodies that should be fresh are weeks gone. Others refuse to rot at all. The same impossible pattern ties them together, and everyone is too quick to blame the local cult.

They’re wrong.

Then Caelum Brandt appears—where he shouldn’t be, answering questions no one else can, moving through the city cloaked in darkness and danger.

Like he is invincible.

The moment he touches me, something burns into my skin—a mark I can’t explain and can’t hide.

He sees it. Smiles like it means everything.

He calls himself the Horseman of Conquest.

And whatever is coming next… has already chosen me.

Claimed By Ruin is an enemies to lovers, possessive anti-hero, murder mystery, fated mates romantasy set in the same universe as The Devil’s Bargain series, perfect for fans of dangerous heroes, supernatural romance, and high stakes, tension filled relationships.

Bound to the End is a romantasy series set in the world of The Devil’s Bargain.

       

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**About the Author**

Sara McClaflin writes romance about imperfect people finding love anyway. Drawn to messy emotions and complicated characters, she creates stories where vulnerability isn’t weakness and healing is never simple.

Her books explore the beauty in broken edges, the tension between fear and desire, and the kind of connection they can’t ignore. No matter how flawed her characters are, they always find their happily ever after.

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