Reviews

The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska

vallisnova's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

emiliemae's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.0

mishup_3's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

justice for the sea serpent

maefly03's review against another edition

tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

slushysands's review

dark hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

beamichs's review

4.0

oh that ending

theunfriendlyghost's review

4.0

This one was really interesting and I enjoyed it a lot!
The world building and setting were immaculate. Despite the book being quite short and a stand-alone, I got invested in the island and it’s happenings. I loved how it was a melting pot of cultures and foreign magic, and I found the sacrificing-to-the-tide thing very engaging.
Unfortunately I don’t feel like I had enough time to really get attached to the characters and their relationships, but the intimacy I did feel was still impressive considering the book’s length.
The characters were unique and complex for the most part, and their interactions with each other were entertaining.
I did find the plot predictable but I enjoyed the rest of it enough that I’m giving it four stars.

evief_'s review

2.0

dnf :/

peachesmonahan's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

beranceknows's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0