A review by j_rae_lewis
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

I often struggle with extensive world-building common in fantasy novels, but I actually found Allison Saft's A Dark and Drowning Tide quite enjoyable. It's an action-packed enemies-to-lovers tale laced with mystery and all-too-familiar dynamics of prejudice and scapegoating. If you're a romantasy fan, I'd definitely give this one a try.