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For a more in-depth DNF explanation I wholeheartedly agree with, I recommend reading @chellesofbooks's review.

I tried so hard to like this. I even put a second hold on it at the library when I couldn't make myself get through it with my first hold. But it's so. long. And its length is a significant detriment because nothing happens. I can't tell you a single plot point in depth, and I listened to almost an hour and a half of the book. The characters were flat and the magic system didn't seem to have any stakes. I couldn't do it anymore.

gospelflare's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

whut_'s review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

chume94's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective sad 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

catiedearest's review against another edition

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3.0

Curious Tides was not what I was expecting it to be. I was hopeful with the size of the book the world building, character development and plot would be on point. I unfortunately found the character development a little forced and the plot was a struggle. I do think that the world building was on point though. I found myself enthralled in how the magic system works in the book and the "good vs. Evil" thing they have going on.

Overall, the plot was TERRIBLY slow, and I wanted to reach inside the book and smack the FMC upside the head for about 50% of the book for her "woe is me" outlook on life. If you are a person who can get through 75% of a book before the plot picks up then I would recommend reading it purely for the ending, but if you need something to hold onto the entire time then this book is not for you.

leo_romano's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Se você gosta de uma escola de magia, se prefere que os alunos sejam mais velhos e, portanto, desafiem mais seus poderes; se além disso, você topa conhecer um mundo em que o "sobrenatural" seja totalmente diferente de depender de uma varinha, então, bem-vindos, Potterheads, a conhecer a força das marés em suas fases lunares.

Aqui, a inocência parece não ter muito espaço pra desabrochar, já que a história começa com mortes e dor. No entanto, o desenrolar dessa trama mostra que você está sempre errado sobre o que vem a seguir, mesmo que você tenha certeza de onde vem o mal e, dessa forma, seu engano mostra que o inocente tem vez, ainda que essa figura seja você, o leitor.

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