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Kings of the Coast: Montauk
MONTAUK — THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
AND THE CENTER OF IT ALL
Based on true events. Inspired by a stolen princess.
A princess is taken. A coast is pushed toward war. Two young heroes must rise.
In the dangerous world of 1600s Long Island, Storm Lily and Seahawk come of age as Native nations face rivalry, invasion, and betrayal. When Storm Lily is kidnapped during her wedding ceremony, her capture becomes more than a family tragedy—it becomes a threat that could set the coast ablaze.
As Seahawk crosses land and sea to bring her home, Storm Lily fights to survive captivity without losing herself. Around them, enemies gather, alliances shift, and the future of their people hangs in the balance.
With vivid history, fast-paced action, and two unforgettable heroes at its heart, Kings of the Coast is an epic coming-of-age adventure about courage, resistance, and identity in a world on the brink of change.
AND THE CENTER OF IT ALL
Based on true events. Inspired by a stolen princess.
A princess is taken. A coast is pushed toward war. Two young heroes must rise.
In the dangerous world of 1600s Long Island, Storm Lily and Seahawk come of age as Native nations face rivalry, invasion, and betrayal. When Storm Lily is kidnapped during her wedding ceremony, her capture becomes more than a family tragedy—it becomes a threat that could set the coast ablaze.
As Seahawk crosses land and sea to bring her home, Storm Lily fights to survive captivity without losing herself. Around them, enemies gather, alliances shift, and the future of their people hangs in the balance.
With vivid history, fast-paced action, and two unforgettable heroes at its heart, Kings of the Coast is an epic coming-of-age adventure about courage, resistance, and identity in a world on the brink of change.
354 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2026
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July 24, 2026
Kings of the Coast tells the story of a Native American princess in the 1660s who was kidnapped in New York. Storm Lily is the daughter of Wyandanch, the chief of the Montaukett tribe. On her wedding day, Storm Lily is kidnapped by the enemy tribe, the Narragansetts. She is then sold to Dutch traders. Her only hope for survival and freedom rests on her true love, Seahawk. Seahawk then embarks on a quest to rescue her.
The story is told from the perspectives of both Seahawk and Storm Lily. Storm Lily is a very likable princess. She is very intelligent and thoughtful. Because of her resourcefulness, she is able to command respect from those around her. I also like how Storm Lily was strong, determined, and decisive throughout the novel. Even when she was kidnapped, she was very defiant and headstrong. She was also very courageous and comforted the other girls of her tribe who were kidnapped with her. I also love her relationship with Seahawk. They both bonded over the loss of their loved ones. I also found Seahawk to be a compelling protagonist. He truly loved Storm Lily. He often went through great lengths to save her, even risking death himself. I was so invested in the characters that I wanted to see if they would end up together.
Overall, this novel is about love, friendship, survival, and hope. I like all of the characters and thought that they were very realistic. I liked the writing style and thought that Mr. Cataletto did an excellent job in making 1660s New York come alive. I also liked how Mr. Cataletto portrayed the various tribes in New York and their complex relationship with both the Dutch and the English settlers. The only thing I did not like about the book was that the beginning was very slow-moving. It is not until over a hundred pages that Storm Lily is kidnapped. Once Storm Lily is kidnapped, then the story quickly gains momentum, and I was soon enthralled with the novel! Kings of the Coast was an enjoyable and thrilling novel that I did not want to end! I recommend this book for fans of Favorite Daughter, Yakimali’s Gift, and Tidewater!
(Note: I read an ARC copy of this book in courtesy of the author. All opinions expressed are my own.)
The story is told from the perspectives of both Seahawk and Storm Lily. Storm Lily is a very likable princess. She is very intelligent and thoughtful. Because of her resourcefulness, she is able to command respect from those around her. I also like how Storm Lily was strong, determined, and decisive throughout the novel. Even when she was kidnapped, she was very defiant and headstrong. She was also very courageous and comforted the other girls of her tribe who were kidnapped with her. I also love her relationship with Seahawk. They both bonded over the loss of their loved ones. I also found Seahawk to be a compelling protagonist. He truly loved Storm Lily. He often went through great lengths to save her, even risking death himself. I was so invested in the characters that I wanted to see if they would end up together.
Overall, this novel is about love, friendship, survival, and hope. I like all of the characters and thought that they were very realistic. I liked the writing style and thought that Mr. Cataletto did an excellent job in making 1660s New York come alive. I also liked how Mr. Cataletto portrayed the various tribes in New York and their complex relationship with both the Dutch and the English settlers. The only thing I did not like about the book was that the beginning was very slow-moving. It is not until over a hundred pages that Storm Lily is kidnapped. Once Storm Lily is kidnapped, then the story quickly gains momentum, and I was soon enthralled with the novel! Kings of the Coast was an enjoyable and thrilling novel that I did not want to end! I recommend this book for fans of Favorite Daughter, Yakimali’s Gift, and Tidewater!
(Note: I read an ARC copy of this book in courtesy of the author. All opinions expressed are my own.)
June 8, 2026
Absolutely loved this book got sucked in from page one and finished in two days! The characters and plot weave history seamlessly into the story which is really well written. It's a genre missing from the mainstream - I hope he writes more!
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