How exciting. Agnes Karapetsa is All at Sea has scooped a Red Ribbon Award in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. A prize chosen entirely by real readers in the UK and Sweden. This recognition means a lot because every score comes from people who sat down, opened my story, and genuinely enjoyed the ride.
What Judges Loved Most
The reader feedback was great. Full of energy, warmth and honest reactions. That’s exactly the response you want as an author. Here are a few comments:
“I absolutely flew through this book! I loved the cruise ship setting — it felt glamorous one minute and chaotic the next … The whole Floating Fantasy Football Club idea was brilliantly original and had me shaking my head more than once.”
“The Mediterranean locations were lovely, and I could almost picture myself wandering around the ports between all the chaos.”
“Jackie Watson has written one of those stories where nobody is completely innocent, yet you still find yourself rooting for them.”
And the Wishing Shelf team captured the spirit of the novel with this standout line:
“A wonderfully entertaining cruise‑ship drama packed with humour, romance, memorable characters, and unexpected twists that keeps you hooked from beginning to end.”
Why This Award Matters
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards are known for their reader‑led judging. Adult books are read by dedicated reading groups, and every score reflects real engagement. The award celebrates books that connect — stories that keep readers turning pages, characters who linger, and worlds that feel alive.
That’s why this Red Ribbon feels special. Agnes’ journey — her choices, her chaos, her sun‑soaked Mediterranean misadventures — resonated with readers across the panel.
This Story Stands Out
Agnes Karapetsa is All at Sea blends humour, drama, romance, and the ripple effects of one questionable decision. Readers praised the pacing, the character depth, and the cruise‑ship setting that swings between glamour and disaster. They also highlighted the emotional fallout and the way ambition, temptation, and pressure collide on board.
It’s a story that invites you in, lets you laugh, and nudges you to think about the choices we make when life gets messy.
Explore the Winners
You can browse the full list of Red Ribbon winners here: The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Step Aboard Agnes’ Mediterranean Chaos
If you haven’t yet met Agnes, now’s the perfect moment. Readers flew through the pages. They laughed, cringed, and rooted for characters who make questionable choices for very human reasons.
Even better, my short novel was also a finalist for Best Book Cover (Adult). The Wishing Shelf judges highlight covers that stand out, feel inviting, and match the story’s tone. Being shortlisted in that category is a lovely nod to the design work behind Agnes’ chaotic cruise‑ship adventure. A big thank you to Wigwam Studios.
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Best Book Cover Adult
If you haven’t yet climbed aboard, now’s a perfect moment.
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