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billblume's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this novel a lot. Bridey & Fynn's romance got a little over the top, but for a YA book, it's just right. Sarah nails the voice for Bridey, providing beautiful imagery to bring the Isle of Man and the people of Port Coire to life. Love the hunt for more than one sea monster (that she doesn't limit the story to just one creature is a big plus). The book delivers an intense story with high stakes.
melinda_sue124's review
4.0
This book was AMAZING. I cannot stress it enough. The writing was really good and the story was even better! It's set in 1913 and it is literally so perfect! The shock of what was actually going on was amazing too. I loved the whole thing from start to finish. Although I was so fricking sad with the Fynn update but the hope at the end too. It left it so open for a second book, which I just found out there is a second one when amazon kindle told me to finish the series lmfao. I loved the inner turmoil of the characters as they learned that things weren't what they seemed and that although the main characters were sort of ostracized because of what they were trying to preach to the townspeople, for being "crazy," they still did their best to help save them. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
daniella84's review against another edition
2.0
*spoilers*
This was giving me Wicked Deep vibes at first, but I would definitely recommend that one rather than this one.
I think this book could have been really cool if it were a bit more atmospheric, and got more involved in the setting/witchcraft/culture rather than the romance between Bridey and her horse boy. Honestly the only thing that made me want to keep reading was waiting to see if he would actually be the horse boy as I so hoped it would be, and then after that I was just bored. I didn't feel the tension of it, and I felt like a massive serpent terrorising a town is something I would vibe with but alas. I liked Morag as a character, how the town alienated her (and then Bridey), and I also thought Bridey's fear of the ocean (yet it being in every part of her life) made things interesting. But things with Fynn were just so insta-lovey, and of course him and Lugh were immediately at each other's throats, and then oh no he's a horse boy but oop I love him. Plus he ??? Lures girls to their deaths too?? and the only reason he didnt kill her was because their blood touched?? sis that was glossed over so quickly
Bridey's family was cool - they were protective of Fynn and each other, but pretty chill too, and her parents were interesting! Basically I feel this would have been more engaging if the focus was in a different place - more thrillery than paranormal romance. A cool premise though!
This was giving me Wicked Deep vibes at first, but I would definitely recommend that one rather than this one.
I think this book could have been really cool if it were a bit more atmospheric, and got more involved in the setting/witchcraft/culture rather than the romance between Bridey and her horse boy. Honestly the only thing that made me want to keep reading was waiting to see if he would actually be the horse boy as I so hoped it would be, and then after that I was just bored. I didn't feel the tension of it, and I felt like a massive serpent terrorising a town is something I would vibe with but alas. I liked Morag as a character, how the town alienated her (and then Bridey), and I also thought Bridey's fear of the ocean (yet it being in every part of her life) made things interesting. But things with Fynn were just so insta-lovey, and of course him and Lugh were immediately at each other's throats, and then oh no he's a horse boy but oop I love him. Plus he ??? Lures girls to their deaths too?? and the only reason he didnt kill her was because their blood touched?? sis that was glossed over so quickly
Bridey's family was cool - they were protective of Fynn and each other, but pretty chill too, and her parents were interesting! Basically I feel this would have been more engaging if the focus was in a different place - more thrillery than paranormal romance. A cool premise though!
booksandladders's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Actual Rating: 3.5*
Full review to come closer to release date. I really liked the setting, the mythology, and (some) of the characters, but I thought the pacing of the plot needed a bit more refinement. I felt like there were some lulls in places that made me a little bored, but it was still pretty interesting. I did think the ending was a little underwhelming as well.
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Actual Rating: 3.5*
Full review to come closer to release date. I really liked the setting, the mythology, and (some) of the characters, but I thought the pacing of the plot needed a bit more refinement. I felt like there were some lulls in places that made me a little bored, but it was still pretty interesting. I did think the ending was a little underwhelming as well.
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annsol's review against another edition
3.0
It's a bit of a weak 3 to be honest. But the beginning and the ending were good, even if the middle had a lot of flaws.
queens_flame's review against another edition
4.0
Special thanks to Nori @ Read Write Love, who is the creator of the “Sunday Street Team” and how I was able to acquire this eARC. I am part of the Sunday Street Team blog tour for this novel & my task is to give you my review
triggerkat's review against another edition
5.0
I had the wonderful privilege of reading this book as one of Sarah's critique partners and guys...you DO NOT want to miss this book. (But don't let my bias dissuade you!) It's full of mythology and danger and romance, sea monsters and witches and magic. The world is fully realized, the characters remaining in your heart and mind long after you finish reading.
This is one fantasy not to be missed.
This is one fantasy not to be missed.
raeanne's review against another edition
3.0
I signed up for this tour to review because I love creepy books. Large bodies of water freak me out already, so what could go wrong?
Apparently the romance. But gratefully, this and an obvious turn of events are the only things that hindered my reading experience.
The romance is where Fear the Drowning Deep went wrong for me. But thankfully, this and an obvious turn of events are the only things that hindered my reading experience.
Besides Bridey and Fynn’s part creeped me out TOO much. Plus, it’s all about the physical attraction, which I don’t get. I can’t root for them, because I can’t see them together in a meaningful way. That might just be me, but it’s the main reason I didn’t enjoy this book more.
I do wish the blurb didn’t give away the working for the witch aspect, because she isn’t when the story starts. It gives away what doesn’t happen for a while. This and being able to foresee Fynn’s origins didn’t leave much to the imagination. I was just waiting for them to get to it and move along.
I still wanted to know exactly how it turned out and the atmosphere carried a lot of weight. Bridey and her family carried the rest. I loved how loving and supportive they all were. Bridey’s friends took a back seat during the middle but they were gone for a reason and come back.
Apparently the romance. But gratefully, this and an obvious turn of events are the only things that hindered my reading experience.
The romance is where Fear the Drowning Deep went wrong for me. But thankfully, this and an obvious turn of events are the only things that hindered my reading experience.
Besides Bridey and Fynn’s part creeped me out TOO much. Plus, it’s all about the physical attraction, which I don’t get. I can’t root for them, because I can’t see them together in a meaningful way. That might just be me, but it’s the main reason I didn’t enjoy this book more.
I do wish the blurb didn’t give away the working for the witch aspect, because she isn’t when the story starts. It gives away what doesn’t happen for a while. This and being able to foresee Fynn’s origins didn’t leave much to the imagination. I was just waiting for them to get to it and move along.
I still wanted to know exactly how it turned out and the atmosphere carried a lot of weight. Bridey and her family carried the rest. I loved how loving and supportive they all were. Bridey’s friends took a back seat during the middle but they were gone for a reason and come back.
kitsunebi_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it SO much! I am a sucker for the paranormal and Fear the drowning deep pulls from Ireland's myths to build it's story. I fell in love with this story. It at times felt familiar, reminding me of 'Howl's moving castle' when Bridey begins her apprenticeship with Morag the town witch, to how she is treated and accepted by her family and towns people. Fear the Drowning Deep is an engrossing read for those who like a little magic and myth in their read.
blakehalsey's review against another edition
5.0
So beautiful and atmosphere, this book absolutely lives up to its lovely title!