A Bestselling Adventure
Lights on the Sea not only tells the story of a journey but additionally, the publication of the book itself has been an adventure that led Miquel Reina from being a self-published author to publishing his novel with some of the most prestigious publishing houses in the world. Lights on the Sea has been translated into five languages and counting, earning a reader’s score of 4.6 out of 5, and breaking number one rankings several times in various countries and categories.
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Some Numbers
4.6 of 5
Average Ranking across all Languages
TOP Amazon Charts
TOP 1 Action & Adventure
TOP 1 Translated Literature
TOP 10 Magical Realism
Blurbs & Media
“Lights on the Sea is an absolutely lovely, beautiful novel with a dreamy, fable-like quality that will appeal to readers. Fans of Life of Pi will love this story”
— Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone.
“This beautiful, unusual tale explores the healing power of love and the magic that exists in our everyday lives, even when we don’t know how to find it.”
— Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost and More Than Words.
“An enjoyable, finely written fantasy tale.”
— Kirkus Reviews
What Readers & Social Influencers Are Saying
“Lights on the Sea is a wondrous and breathtaking adventure that will play take hostage to your emotions. A gift of poetic beauty and meaning to its reader through the unwavering flow of hope, healing, and promise.”
— D.M. Birt (USA)
“It's the first time a book has made me cry. An adventure about hope and an understanding that it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.”
— Pablo Paredes (Spain)
“This is the strongest story I’ve ever read. It got under my skin and it will stay in my heart forever. I can’t wait to get to drift again in this extraordinary adventure with Mr. and Mrs. Grapes.”
— Claire P. (UK)
“This story has touched me like no other book I have read. Not only did I experience an extraordinary journey that completely changed the lives of Mary Rose and Harold Grapes, but also mine.”
— Petra (Germany)
“An inspiring story that I enjoyed so much. This adventure is unusual and original but engages with your deepest feelings about love, loss, friendship, and endurance. I will remember it for the rest of my life.”
— Marydoll (USA)
“This is one of those life-changing stories. A unique, hopeful and inspiring story.”
— Book Lovers (Italy)