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anca_antoci 's review for:
Tidepool
by Nicole Willson
This was an interesting read.. I usually read fantasy novels that focus on action with/without a romantic subplot and rarely include horror aspects. Tidepool is different, it's a gothic horror reminiscent of Lovecraft, atmospheric and sinister enough to make your skin crawl.
The writing is fluid, easy to read, and evocative creating the creepy vibe specific to gothic horror. I liked that a lot.
Characterwise, I like Sorrow for the most part. She’s a strong female character who won’t submit to what society expects of her. There are some fun interactions with the folks of Tidepool about that. So I love that she has agency but throughout the story her behavior is inconsistent. And there were some aspects that seemed far-fetched.
Another thing that I found off-putting was the indecision of the characters. Do we leave? Do we stay? They’re never on the same page and the story drags a bit waiting for them to make up their mind.
All things considered, the storyline is engrossing even though a bit predictable, and the mystery is revealed too early. Nevertheless, it was a page-turner and I recommend Tidepool to fantasy/horror readers.
The writing is fluid, easy to read, and evocative creating the creepy vibe specific to gothic horror. I liked that a lot.
Characterwise, I like Sorrow for the most part. She’s a strong female character who won’t submit to what society expects of her. There are some fun interactions with the folks of Tidepool about that. So I love that she has agency but throughout the story her behavior is inconsistent. And there were some aspects that seemed far-fetched.
Another thing that I found off-putting was the indecision of the characters. Do we leave? Do we stay? They’re never on the same page and the story drags a bit waiting for them to make up their mind.
All things considered, the storyline is engrossing even though a bit predictable, and the mystery is revealed too early. Nevertheless, it was a page-turner and I recommend Tidepool to fantasy/horror readers.