A review by khuizenga
Winter Tide by Ruthanna Emrys

3.0

To be clear, sci fi is not my usual read, but I was intrigued by the premise of this book and it was very atmospheric. The narrative wrestles with loss and home and family and legacy and rebuilding what has been destroyed. In a way it is weighty, but I had a hard time wanting to come back to this book. There is a LARGE ensemble of characters who each represent a different aspect of society, but we never really got to delve into any of the characters or get to know them. The plot is also not compelling enough to be a driving force, although this may be different if you are already heavily invested in HP Lovecraft's mythology. I like my books a bit heavier on the plot and characters, so ultimately this one didn't do it for me, but it was a good way to get a bit out of my comfort zone.