While things began kicking off in the world and surrounding areas of Ismyre itself in the previous two books, this one focuses on a place outside of Ismyre’s control. A school for orphans who have divination powers.

When our main character, Miriam, begins having reoccurring dreams about the end of the world, she asks her teachers for advice. Then she and her friends have to decide if they are going to try to help save the world or stand by and watch it happen.

As the title suggests, the tower and the sea are featured locations, and I couldn’t get enough artwork of the sea. I found it gorgeous and completely mesmerising, whether there were boats traversing the waves, characters standing by the sea, or simply speech bubbles overlaid on the endless blue.

A slightly longer review can be read at my book blog: Marvel at Words.