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hmgauthier 's review for:
A Dark and Drowning Tide
by Allison Saft
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Huge thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an e-Arc in exchange for an honest review!
“You’re awful.”
“I’m aware.”
This book contains so many of my favorite elements: an adult sapphic love story, slow burn, adventure, intense political elements that serve the story, and a compelling cast of characters.
I knew from the first pages I would love Lorelei and Sylvia. And even knowing that I underestimated how much these women would stick with me.
I love so much about this tale: the authors gorgeous command of language, being wrong about the “bad guy,” “back in the days when wishes still held power” and all the variations, and the theme of shedding your ghosts.
Lorelei’s faith was an incredibly moving and dynamic aspect of her character.
I struggled with the world building. It felt like a lot of information too fast and not enough overall. It wasn’t detrimental to my understanding the story but it would have helped with a fuller/more complete picture. The end of the story felt like it was wrapped up fast, I wish I got to hear more about the civil war and what happened in the four months that last chapter covers. I would have loved to know more.
I can’t wait to hold this book in my hands!! There is so much in this story to love.
“You’re awful.”
“I’m aware.”
This book contains so many of my favorite elements: an adult sapphic love story, slow burn, adventure, intense political elements that serve the story, and a compelling cast of characters.
I knew from the first pages I would love Lorelei and Sylvia. And even knowing that I underestimated how much these women would stick with me.
I love so much about this tale: the authors gorgeous command of language, being wrong about the “bad guy,” “back in the days when wishes still held power” and all the variations, and the theme of shedding your ghosts.
Lorelei’s faith was an incredibly moving and dynamic aspect of her character.
I struggled with the world building. It felt like a lot of information too fast and not enough overall. It wasn’t detrimental to my understanding the story but it would have helped with a fuller/more complete picture. The end of the story felt like it was wrapped up fast, I wish I got to hear more about the civil war and what happened in the four months that last chapter covers. I would have loved to know more.
I can’t wait to hold this book in my hands!! There is so much in this story to love.