Far Side of the Sea: Book One

Far Side of the Sea #1

by Rebecca Burnworth

In the Middle Ages, when Viking raids relentlessly threaten the people of the British Isles, two boys living on opposite sides of a formidable sea have their courage and strength put to the test. Traveling on a Viking longboat, Finn seeks a chance to escape his captors and find the beloved father he was separated from as a child. Malachy, an Irish boy raised by monks in a remote cliffside monastery, wishes simply to defend the only life he knows. As the boys' lives are inescapably connected, fighting from opposite sides of the battle, they must each carve a path to discover where they belong within the Lord's plan.

155 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2026

Reviews

[Renae Reji · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely!!!! The descriptions were amazing and very immersive, so much so that I actually felt like the pain when one of my MCs got hurt XD. This is defiently going to be a reread!! With that said, a few times the switch between POVs felt abrupt and didn’t flow too well. Some things got confusing at times, but other than that this was WONDERFULLY written!!!

[Carrie Gaynor · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the themes and morals of this book, but I found the writing confusing at times. I couldn’t understand what was actually happening - especially in times of action - until the dust settled. Solid 3.5.

[Luke Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book! Super engaging for readers and a clean book. Highly recommend, especially for teenage boys. Excited to read book two.

[Sharon Hatcher · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Clean, adventurous story that I enjoyed very much!