Lore of the Tides: A Magical Journey of Love, Betrayal, and Dangerous Quests on an Enchanted Ocean (The Lore of the Wilds Duology, 2)
From the author of Lore of the Wilds comes the exciting and passionate conclusion, as Lore navigates Fae magic amid looming dangers that threaten to destroy her world.
Lore Alemeyu wakes up to discover she’s on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Held prisoner and with no way to escape, she’s faced with a dire set of circumstances…
A crew that’s distrustful of Lore’s magic capabilities…
Her betrayal by a Fae she thought she could trust…
A dangerous quest for the sun book, which, if placed in the wrong hands, will make the Alytherian Fae even more powerful.
Lore must navigate threats on the ship and beyond, into the ocean’s magical and mysterious depths, in order to find the sun book herself and help free the humans. All the while, Lore can’t help but feel the intense pull of one Fae male who has been helping her all along. But is she willing to risk her human heart for creatures that have burned her in the past, and jeopardize her people’s future?
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I read Lore of the Wilds shortly after its release, so I revisited it before diving into this ARC of Lore of the Tides. I’d definitely recommend a refresher, as this sequel picks up immediately where book one left off.
While this duology doesn’t break new ground in the romantasy space, Lore of the Tides does shift noticeably in tone from book 1; it leans more adult than its predecessor which skewed more YA, both in language and mature content.
What stood out once again was the representation. The cast is entirely made up of characters of color, and the rich descriptions of skin tones and hair textures bring a refreshing layer of inclusivity that’s still too rare in the genre.
That said, the pacing felt uneven. My main critique is the rushed resolution of the final battle. After significant buildup across two books, the climax felt too abrupt and underwhelming, leaving the ending without the emotional payoff I’d hoped for.
Overall, this is a cozy, character-driven read. The stakes may be light, but the relationships and sense of community shine. For fans of softer fantasy with inclusive casts, this series may be worth checking out.
This book was provided to me for free in exchange for my honest review. Rating: 3.5/5
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