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I feel I am coming close to the end of this but I have no idea how it might end. Worse I don't know how I want it to end. There are some complicated issues in this story and my brain is all confused about it... Not to mention in modern days can anyone really be committed for witchcraft? Surely most modern first world countries would throw it out as nonsense??

Some parts of me can't help but wonder if the magic that Mari is doing in 1821 is having some effect in the modern day (where Haven is) on those sea vents. Who really knows what side affects it has? I am sure the "sea witches" themselves don't fully understand how it works or what they are messing with. They only want to protect their town.

A slight hint of foreboding?? I definitely prefer the chapters that are set in the present day, with Haven trying to do her research.

The volcano seems to be a growing threat in here... I think they have the wrong volcano name though...

What do you mean that Mount Vesuvius is Europe's only "active volcano"? What about Campi Flagrai?? It's right there in Naples, by Pozzouli. It's the Solfatara too... What do you think that the INGV is monitoring daily? The "burning fields" is the thing causing the bradyseism, not Vesuvius!

Sometimes I like to read these mental health nonfiction books so I will see how this one is...

I started this in the morning... It's off to a good start so far. Witches on the beach doing sea magic. I will see where it leads...

This story has really taken off now. I am enjoying these sections that focus on Norma. But reading this also brings up some questions I have and I am unsure if the book will ever answer them...

This family has the most awful luck.... 😭

This is rapidly turning into a story of obsession. It's been that way awhile now. But these two divers are determined to get proof to prove to the world which U-boat that is, to get it's name, even if it costs them their lives.

I swear this book is SO interesting! The mystery in here is better than any novel. Who would ever think some sunken old ship could be so fascinating? And I guess it was intercepted transmissions that told them who each sub was. But it seems they might have finally identified the mystery U-boat.

This is starting to get ridiculous! It seems the only way possibly to verify these Navy records, to see if they are accurate, is to go to these sites of the sunken U-boats to see if they are there? Because they records are all goofed up. And if the Navy did sink one, how do they know which one it even was? Do they ask them? Kind of doubt that. The mystery continues! No name yet.

So two possible U-boats the submarine could be included U-158 and U-851. Ummm... Is someone playing a joke on these divers? Because did they ever notice that 158 is 851 backwards?? Because what are the odds of those numbers being the same exact number but backwards?? Shouldn't the odds of that be astronomical?? And all the research the divers never noticed that?

It is utterly amazing how extremely difficult it is to identify this mystery submarine they found. No matter how hard they try they can't find anything or anyone who knows what it's name is. And now they read that one of the U-boats was carrying mercury! And they are thrilled! But mercury is toxic! Why are you guys happy to be swimming in toxic water??

I didn't know you could grow figs in New York! In Brooklyn no less. For some reason that sounds more bizarre than them finding that U-boat off the coast of New Jersey!

I think it's very obvious what is going on in here. I do wonder when she will realize the truth about the dreams?

I ripped off my veil, climbed on the table, and charged to the other end. I slammed my fork through a pile of colk meat that I'd been salivating over since the meal began, then I proceeded to sit back in my chair, stuff my mouth full and toss King Ostern a fake smile.

See how tough Raeve is? And she's an assassin too (and so much more)!

Oh this is so sad! 😭

Am I the only one who wants to know what happened to Slatra??

I am surprised I read so much of this today! I am quite hooked on this story though. And I think idea how it will end.

Somehow I don't think she is going to kill that king. And rain can be very loud on a roof. But imagine never hearing or seeing rain in your life...

I don't know why but I have a very strong suspicion that Raeve is very wrong about what is going to happen to her. Because I keep thinking about the Other that is there, with her.

I like these short chapters with Ellwin and who is this Other? Is the Other a dragon??

So I have discovered that Raeve has a favorite moon. Is it safe to assume that the favorite moon might have something to do with the title of this book??

This is without doubt a true adventure story with death at 120+ feet in the ocean off the coast of New Jersey. Wreck diving is so dangerous! And how some people go down there to take artifacts like old plates or gadgets they find. Is that stuff worth a life?

"I'd like all the information you have on U-boats, please."
A week later Yurga received a letter from the archives.
"Mr Yurga, we have forty-three linear feet of floor to ceiling shelves of U-boats documents".
😂😂😂
Clearly he is not going to ID the sub he found by writing a letter to Washington DC.

A moon falling out of the sky doesn't sound like a good thing...

This killer is beginning to sound rather careless and stupid...?

Trying to give Maggie a bath sounds like a very bad idea! And poor Everly is already in poor shape due to whoever is after her (as usual). I still have no idea who it is by the way. Maybe if I stop to think I might find a suspect to point a finger at?

Wow... All the little leads for the events in the other books are already hunted at in this one!