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A review by babsreads18
Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for the advance copy!
Luce is the youngest daughter of a wealthy ship owner and dreams of one day joining a ship's crew. Her sisters are quite different than her, and only her best friend Samuel seems to understand her need to be near the sea.
This book was a stunning and dark blend of the Little Mermaid and Cinderella. It's beautifully written with fantastic world building. The character development and relationships were thoughtful and I loved that each character had depth to them. The pace was a little bit slow at times, but that somehow added to the intrigue, and there were enough plot twists to keep me engaged. I was full immersed in this one and enjoyed every minute of it.
I listened to the audio and the narrator, Esther Wane, was absolutely wonderful.
Luce is the youngest daughter of a wealthy ship owner and dreams of one day joining a ship's crew. Her sisters are quite different than her, and only her best friend Samuel seems to understand her need to be near the sea.
This book was a stunning and dark blend of the Little Mermaid and Cinderella. It's beautifully written with fantastic world building. The character development and relationships were thoughtful and I loved that each character had depth to them. The pace was a little bit slow at times, but that somehow added to the intrigue, and there were enough plot twists to keep me engaged. I was full immersed in this one and enjoyed every minute of it.
I listened to the audio and the narrator, Esther Wane, was absolutely wonderful.