cavalierhousebooks 's review for:

When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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 This queer cozy fantasy is a perfect summer read! The scene: 1910s New York City, the plot is epic, the romance is absolutely wonderful, written, and you can feel the longing!! The two charters fall in love, but how long can they stay together when one is a merman in captivity and the other is trying to break him out!
 
 If you want a story of forbidden romance and learning to love yourself as you are, this is for you!