The Miraculous Sweetmakers #2: The Sea Queen

Serafina and the Black Cloak meets The Little Mermaid in this enchanting sequel to The Frost Fair, where best friends Thomasina and Anne must face a new magical threat to London.

After facing down Father Winter and escaping the Frost Fair, Thomasina and Anne have achieved their dream. In this charming historical fantasy for kids, they’re running their own sweetshop without needing any wishes at all.

But their sweet success kicks off a new magical adventure when their friend Henry is kidnapped by an evil Sea Queen and dragged down into the depths of the River Thames.

Determined to save him, the girls venture into the deep and discover the enchanting world of the Free Waters: a vast, glittering underwater city, home to mermaids, sirens, and selkies. But the rescue mission to save Henry is more dangerous than they could have imagined, and the Sea Queen a powerful enemy—one who might be even stronger than Father Winter himself.

Can two sweetmakers defeat a powerful queen and rescue their friend from the depths?

• Heartwarming Friendship: Thomasina and Anne have finally opened their own sweetshop, but their dream is put on hold when their friend’s life is at stake.
• Mermaids and Sirens: Journey into the Free Waters, a glittering city beneath the River Thames filled with magical creatures, new allies, and hidden dangers.
• High-Stakes Adventure: To save Henry, the girls must face off against the evil Sea Queen, a foe who might be even more powerful than the terrifying Father Winter.
• A Magical World: This sequel to The Frost Fair expands a world of wonder and enchantment, perfect for fans of classic fairy tales and fantasy adventures.

“A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale of atonement.” - Kirkus Reviews

“[A] blend of historical fiction and frigid fantasy characterizes Hastings’s debut… crystalline prose deftly conjures the protagonist’s guilt-laden internality alongside historical topics, including views on, and treatment of, mental health.” - Publishers Weekly