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A Touch of Destiny

by Nicole Velazquez

Book 1 in Tides and Ruin

Pirate fantasy romance with Puerto Rican history at the center, not sprinkled on top.

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goodreads 4.25/5 55 ratings

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Content warnings: Violence, Graphic violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Captivity, Imprisonment, Racism/bigotry, Xenophobia, Slavery, Colonialism, War, Death, Parental death, Grief, Suicidal ideation, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual assault (referenced), Blood, Murder, Injury detail, Misogyny

Length534 pages

Series statusOngoing series

Spice0/5

PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Enemies to lovers
Male/female pairing (M/F)
Slow burn
None
Cathartic release
Pirate captain

Adrenaline rush
Morally gray
Push and pull
Found family feels
Protective love interest
Reluctant allies to lovers
Book hangover
Mysterious stranger
Found family
Perspective shift
Anti-hero
Banter

Fantasy promise

Historical fantasy romance
Time travel romance
Ship / at sea
Historical
Mermaids/sirens
Forced proximity

Coastal / island / beach
Portal fantasy
Spirits
Captive romance
Prison / captivity
Mythological
Low fantasy / secret magic
Adventure romance
Survival romance

Reading experience

First person
Medium
Adventurous
Immersive
Heavy
High

Survivor
BIPOC MC
Dark
Cinematic
Performer
Latinx MC
Emotional
Reluctant chosen one
Indigenous MC
Tense
Atmospheric
Adventurer
Plus size MC
Mysterious
Fast-paced
Damaged survivor
Mythic
Empowering
Pirate seas
Survival against impossible odds
Chosen one burden
Cliffhanger warning
Bonds forged in war
Gut punch ending

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Book details

Length: 534 pages
Publisher: Coqui Press
Language: English
Format: Book