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A review by hardcover_hazel
Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“The air around them was heavy with more than just the scent of flowers and fire. Magic had settled over the dance floor, polishing the stars, gliding the night.”
Cinderella x The Little Mermaid are woven into this tale of mermaids, ocean, and magic. I was hooked 3% in and slowly savoured this read. I am obsessed with the ocean and writing that feels like it melts on your tongue though, so that’s to be expected.
The author combines such amazing touches to the original tales - like how it’s hurts Luce, our main character, to talk - just like how the original Little Mermaid hurt her to walk on her feet when she got her legs.
If you enjoy historical romance x fantasy, mermaids, the ocean, or magical fairytales I’d recommend giving this a try.
“Tears and salt. Sorrow and sea. There is magic in such meetings.”
Cinderella x The Little Mermaid are woven into this tale of mermaids, ocean, and magic. I was hooked 3% in and slowly savoured this read. I am obsessed with the ocean and writing that feels like it melts on your tongue though, so that’s to be expected.
The author combines such amazing touches to the original tales - like how it’s hurts Luce, our main character, to talk - just like how the original Little Mermaid hurt her to walk on her feet when she got her legs.
If you enjoy historical romance x fantasy, mermaids, the ocean, or magical fairytales I’d recommend giving this a try.
“Tears and salt. Sorrow and sea. There is magic in such meetings.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Torture, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying and Classism