Samantha Young's Reviews > Beyond the Sea

“If I pit my demons against yours, will they obliterate each other so we can both finally be free?”

Styled as a modern gothic story, Beyond the Sea does not disappoint. One of my favourite books is Jane Eyre and for me, L.H. Cosway has produced a modern equivalent. Bold statement! But I stand by it. To be clear, Beyond the Sea, is not a retelling. It is just quintessentially gothic in its narrative, characters, setting and themes.
And I adored every minute of it.

Plan to spend the day reading this book because once you start, you won’t want to put it down. Addictive and enthralling, Beyond the Sea is told from heroine Estella’s point of view. Through Estella, Cosway takes the reader on a captivating journey of shattered innocence, alluring romance and revenge. Drawn to the contradiction of darkness and light she sees within the story’s hero, Noah, Estella is awakened to truths about the shadows that haunt her within his family’s home. More importantly, Noah challenges the darkness that cocoons Estella and dictates her every choice. Together they must fight the demons of the past if they have any hope of a future together.

With a dash of the ghostly supernatural, Beyond the Sea is romantic, atmospheric and utterly unforgettable. One of my top reads of 2020 and now a forever favourite.