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A review by bribooknerd
Lore of the Tides by Analeigh Sbrana
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5 stars)
🌶🌶🌶 (3 spice)
“The sea does not forgive, and neither do girls who’ve been wronged.”
Lore of the Tide by Analeigh Sbrana is an atmospheric, feminist fantasy that hooked me like a siren’s song and refused to let go. If you love a fed-up "witch," ancient curses, and an evil king greedy for power and hiding dark secrets—you’re going to devour this.
The plot builds like a rising tide: slow at first but relentless, until you’re knee-deep in folklore, ghost stories, and chilling betrayal. We follow Lore, a girl caught between grief, rage, and ancient magic—who really just wants to get home.
Lore went through it in this book—but wow, the growth. She found so much of herself through pain, magic, and sacrifice. Lore is my hero because she never lets other people’s doubts define her. This woman is a FIGHTER. She chooses herself, her truth, and her strength—and it’s such a powerful journey to witness.
Now let’s talk about that love triangle… whew. I was stressed in book one, and the tension only ramped up here. Finn and Asher both bring their own kind of magic, and yes—I definitely had a favorite (👀 not saying who), but let’s just say I wasn’t disappointed. That man has a way with words, okay?!
And listen… the spice in this book was so unexpected, but so yummy! 🔥 Let’s just say someone knows how to talk a woman through it, and after reading this… Lore is definitely not the same girl from Lore of the Wilds. The steamy moments didn’t take over the story—they made it more emotionally real, showing where Lore is now and what ....and who she’s ready to claim. 😏
This story is packed with adventure—saving kingdoms, uncovering ancient truths, forging bonds, and learning hard lessons. Lore, Finn, and Asher’s histories unfold in such a compelling way, giving their journey more weight, more purpose, and raising the emotional stakes even higher.
I’ve been waiting for this book since finishing Lore of the Wilds last year, and being able to read this early as an ARC reader was such a gift. I need Analeigh to write more soon—because we need more of this beautiful storytelling and rich, Black fantasy in the world. 💙
🌶🌶🌶 (3 spice)
“The sea does not forgive, and neither do girls who’ve been wronged.”
Lore of the Tide by Analeigh Sbrana is an atmospheric, feminist fantasy that hooked me like a siren’s song and refused to let go. If you love a fed-up "witch," ancient curses, and an evil king greedy for power and hiding dark secrets—you’re going to devour this.
The plot builds like a rising tide: slow at first but relentless, until you’re knee-deep in folklore, ghost stories, and chilling betrayal. We follow Lore, a girl caught between grief, rage, and ancient magic—who really just wants to get home.
Lore went through it in this book—but wow, the growth. She found so much of herself through pain, magic, and sacrifice. Lore is my hero because she never lets other people’s doubts define her. This woman is a FIGHTER. She chooses herself, her truth, and her strength—and it’s such a powerful journey to witness.
Now let’s talk about that love triangle… whew. I was stressed in book one, and the tension only ramped up here. Finn and Asher both bring their own kind of magic, and yes—I definitely had a favorite (👀 not saying who), but let’s just say I wasn’t disappointed. That man has a way with words, okay?!
And listen… the spice in this book was so unexpected, but so yummy! 🔥 Let’s just say someone knows how to talk a woman through it, and after reading this… Lore is definitely not the same girl from Lore of the Wilds. The steamy moments didn’t take over the story—they made it more emotionally real, showing where Lore is now and what ....and who she’s ready to claim. 😏
This story is packed with adventure—saving kingdoms, uncovering ancient truths, forging bonds, and learning hard lessons. Lore, Finn, and Asher’s histories unfold in such a compelling way, giving their journey more weight, more purpose, and raising the emotional stakes even higher.
I’ve been waiting for this book since finishing Lore of the Wilds last year, and being able to read this early as an ARC reader was such a gift. I need Analeigh to write more soon—because we need more of this beautiful storytelling and rich, Black fantasy in the world. 💙