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A review by 30something_reads
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Perfect. Gorgeous. Beautiful. No notes.
Honestly though, this is hands down, going to be one of my favorite reads from this year. I intend for it to be my entire personality during Autumn.
This is a beautifully atmospheric fantasy romance. The world and the folklore are vivid, dark, and lovely. A rivals to lovers romance, a murder mystery, and an epic quest set in a politically charged backdrop- this has everything I want in a standalone fantasy.
The slow-burn sapphic academic rivals to lovers plot is so deliciously paced and is enhanced by the single POV from Lorelei. Being inside her head, feeling her animosity, her stubbornness, her yearning- it was ALL to die for. I could ramble for days about how much I love Lorelei as a character. She has so much internalized self-loathing and locks her emotions up tightly to protect herself. It's just so delectable watching her spiral and lose control over Sylvia von Wolff as her rival dismantles all of her walls. And Sylvia is such an effervescent and wonderful balance to all of Lorelei's brooding. UGH. I adore them.
Anyways, yes. You should read this.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced e-copy and thank you to PRH Audio for an early copy of the audiobook.
Honestly though, this is hands down, going to be one of my favorite reads from this year. I intend for it to be my entire personality during Autumn.
This is a beautifully atmospheric fantasy romance. The world and the folklore are vivid, dark, and lovely. A rivals to lovers romance, a murder mystery, and an epic quest set in a politically charged backdrop- this has everything I want in a standalone fantasy.
The slow-burn sapphic academic rivals to lovers plot is so deliciously paced and is enhanced by the single POV from Lorelei. Being inside her head, feeling her animosity, her stubbornness, her yearning- it was ALL to die for. I could ramble for days about how much I love Lorelei as a character. She has so much internalized self-loathing and locks her emotions up tightly to protect herself. It's just so delectable watching her spiral and lose control over Sylvia von Wolff as her rival dismantles all of her walls. And Sylvia is such an effervescent and wonderful balance to all of Lorelei's brooding. UGH. I adore them.
Anyways, yes. You should read this.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced e-copy and thank you to PRH Audio for an early copy of the audiobook.