"Amidst the current anger and unrest in the kingdom, three constants remained as fixed as they always had been: the presence of God, the reliability of the sea, and the promise of time."

The cover of this book drew me in right away! It was so nice to read a historical fiction about a historical period that is not written about much. I enjoyed how it is based around real events and historical figures. Even better the author has recorded herself saying the names, places and sayings. The video was a wonderful extra, I highly recommend listening to it before reading. This was the first book I have read by Sian Ann Bessey and I will be seeking out more of her books, especially from this time period! The Call of the Sea has a slight mystery twist which was unexpected, but very enjoyable. I was kept guessing what was going to happen next both in respect to the mystery and to the main character's development. Several times I was left with the "just kiss her already!" feeling and wondering how Leif and Rhiannon were going to end up together. Leif and Rhiannon are written about in a way that is both realistic and charming. They do not instantly fall in love, the passage of time drew me in and invested me in the story. The Call of the Sea left me with the need for more! When I was finished I enjoyed a little google trial of the history of the island of Wales. I would love to read more about these characters, even though they do have a lovely ending. ( )