Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile at 8. In the years that follow, Hanalei finds solace in studying the majestic seadragons that roam the Nominomi Sea. Until, one day, she is captured by a seadragon hunter she used to work for and finds her way back to her home island. Samahtitamahenele, Sam, is the last remaining prince of Tamarind (not the heir). With his mother ill and his grandmother nearing the end of her reign. Sam is left with two choices: to marry, or to find a cure for the sickness that has plagued his mother for ten long years. When a childhood companion returns from exile, she brings with her something he has not felt in a very long time - hope. They go on a hunt to find seadragon eggs to help her only to not find any and learn they were betrayed by his cousin taking an egg for himself. But Hanalei uses her new power to cure the princess and Sam and Hanalei go on their own adventures fulfilling their goals. I really enjoyed this book it was quick and to the point with many tender moments in between. The story did jump and I did need to go back to make sure I didn’t miss anything though. The magic system is unique and is very immersed in the pacific island culture and its people. The writing was captivating and made the book go by faster.