It took me a while to complete this book because I had to go back and read the first. (I arc applied for both, but was approved for the second)
Any who, I loved it! The character development and the world building were fantastic!

Lore of the Wilds is a beautifully written, richly atmospheric novel . The world is vivid and wild, pulsing with magic and mystery, and the prose has a quiet strength that gives the story a haunting, almost reverent tone.

There’s a lot to admire here: the folklore-inspired worldbuilding, the introspective protagonist, and the thematic exploration of power, trust, and belonging. But for all the good, the pacing drags in places. The plot takes its time, at times too much, and I found myself wishing for deeper engagement with the supporting characters.

That said, there’s real emotional depth beneath the surface, especially for readers who appreciate stories centered on feminine strength, survival, and the pull of ancient forces. It didn’t hit every note for me, but when it did, it resonated.

A solid follow-up to the first one, and the growth in the writing is evident.

I enjoyed the adventure we went on in the second book. We got a deeper understanding about Asher’s decision. I was definitely locked in from beginning to end. The pacing was great and story intriguing.

I really enjoyed this one, it wastes no time throwing Lore into more chaos. She wakes up on a ship full of enemies, grief still fresh, and now she’s got to find a powerful grimoire that could shift the power struggle between humans and the Fae.

We go from forest magic to underwater kingdoms, creepy islands, and cursed ships. It’s very much an adventure, but with lots of quiet emotional beats too. Lore’s arc hits just right, she’s hardened, hurting, and still pushing forward.

There’s some light love triangle energy, but it doesn’t take over. The romance feels less YA and more new adult than I expected, but I’m here for it. The world-building is rich, and the magic system feels both whimsical and sharp.

Overall, a good ending to a duology that deserves more attention. Big stakes, big emotions, and an ending that actually felt earned.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC…This was a very fun read. I enjoyed this more than the first book. The side quest to the Lapis Deep was a bit weird but we ride. Packed with adventure and drama and a great ending what more can you ask for .

I absolutely loved Lore of The Wilds. Somehow this story didn't keep me as engaged as the prebios story and I didn't love Lore as much in this book. I am also very confused about the love triangle. I really wanted to love it more and this will definitely not stop me from reading more of Analeigh's work, I just didn't enjoy this story as much as I hoped I would. Im sorry.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | A thrilling, romantic finale with a rushed ending

Lore of the Tides delivers a fast-paced and engaging conclusion to Lore’s journey, filled with magic, betrayal, romance, and high-stakes adventure. From the moment Lore wakes up imprisoned on a ship, the story wastes no time plunging into action—and it never lets up. I appreciated how the author kept the quest compelling throughout, avoiding the usual slow lulls that fantasy journeys often fall into.

The new characters added a lot of depth, especially the prince, whose charisma practically jumped off the page. Watching Lore grow into her power and confidence was a highlight, and the chemistry between her and Finn was absolutely electric. Their relationship felt both intense and earned, and I was definitely rooting for them.

So why four stars instead of five? The ending. While the build-up was strong, the conclusion felt rushed and a little too convenient. The final battle lacked the depth and tension I expected—it was resolved too easily, with minimal explanation, which took away some of the impact.

Still, this was an exciting and emotional end to the series, and one I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys strong heroines, magical danger, and swoon-worthy Fae romance.

In Lore of the Tides, Lore is trying to find Auroradel (the matching grimoire to Deeping Loon). She needs both books to defeat the Fae King and set the people of Dustmer free. On her journey, she learns more about herself and the people around her. At the end, she thought she lost, but Sorrel, Fin, and her family/village were there to show and tell her that she still had the chance to win and free her people.

The world definitely needs more duologies and Lore of the Tides absolutely proves my point. It takes a little magic to make book two better than book one and this is a duology that was able to accomplish this. I loved the unique spin on the plot and the new characters that were introduced. A truly fantastic read overall.
Perfect for fans of:
🌴Enemies to Lovers
🌴Love Triangles
🌴Strong FMC
🌴Morally Grey MMC
🌴Found Family
🌴Unique Magic system
A very special Thank You to NetGalley, Harper Voyager, and the author for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

6⭐️Omggggg! Such a great conclusion to Lore’s story; the magic, more grimore history, actions and such bad ass moments. It follows right after the events of the first book - but instead on a boat which I love that added water element cause as we see lore find the location of the first book, we get sirens too!! I loved reading of the world of Lapis Deep and how their library was amazing. There were a lot of contrast between the land and water. Also Hazen is such a sweety pie and such a loyal friend when he journied with Lore and Finn. We even read about more creatures on this journey too. So much I loved about this book and more of the world building. Also, Lore and Finn!! I LOVE THEM!! I love that their relationship blossomed even more and the love spice between them, ugh perfection. The perfect conclusion I could go on!

Much like the first book, I wanted to like this more than I did. Lore of the Tides is a heartfelt, atmospheric fantasy with lush writing and a strong, emotional core. I loved the ocean-inspired world and was immediately immersed (pun intended) and Lore’s journey through grief and self-discovery is moving and relatable.

However, I found the pacing to be strange, like it was slow to start and felt rushed at the end. Some plot threads, especially the romantic elements (the love triangle and then betrayal really?), didn’t land as strongly as others. But the rich setting and thoughtful themes made this a satisfactory read.

I also will say. I did greatly appreciate an all-black cast though, it’s so nice to read about someone who looks like me going on fantastical adventures (I’m not jealous lol). I just wish I liked it more.

Absolutely phenomenal. It has been such a long time since a fantasy series has taken my breath away, and this duology was incredible. At times it did feel hard to get through and a bit slower than the first book, but it was all in all an amazing read

⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️+.5
This was a great and satisfying ending to a nice story!

This is book 2, and we get to watch lore blossom and grow, as well as find warmth and love. I appreciated the message and loved the ending of this story.

While many points were entertaining, I had trouble keeping focus with this one. I really wanted to see how it ended though, which ended pretty good for me. I just felt some parts fell flat, and the love interest and romance had high and low points.

This did have fair bit of spice which I thought was sweet.

I appreciated the closure and sentiments in the end, and feel this was a pretty alright read.

Thanks so much to The NerdFam, the publishers and author for the opportunity to read the eARC. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am so happy this book ended on a high note! My goodness, the crazy plot twist of Asher 🤯 !! Of course, I'm glad that Lore stood her ground and ended up with Finn because the Fae man that he is? 👀 🤭 .

**spoilers below!!**

I rate this book a 4 ⭐️ with 2.5 🌶️ . I was invested with the book at the beginning but then at some point, I felt that I got bored and then later on got interested again. The plot, I loved. The world-building? Amazing as we got to learn about the underwater kingdom. But, the downside was that some things in the story, I felt could have been left out or not mentioned. The ending of the story also felt a little rushed to me. The way the battle ended was a bit anti-climatic. Oh trust me, the chapter where Lore was seeing all those terrible visions caused by the guard, I thought was so true and it had me! That was a good twist to it but once we learned what happened and then how they won the battle? I think we could have gotten more tension/anxiety with the battle scene.

Other than that, I enjoyed meeting the new characters, Lore's character development -- forgiving Syrelle/Asher, learning that not all fae are terrible, and realizing that she cannot live without Finn (I mean, I wouldn't if I were here lol). And our MMC? Finn literally proved that once you gain his trust he is a LOYAL MAN forever and I love ittttt. I love Finn's and Lore's relationship ❤️ .

PS. I won't forget Syrelle saying, if Lore wanted, she could've had them both 🤭 . I mean, if Syrelle was honest from the start and we get a why-choose then I fully support 👀 👀 🤭 🤭 😂 .

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️. 5

Lore of the Tides is the second and final installment of the Lore of the Wilds duology. It swept me right back into its enchanting world—and I was hooked from chapter one. The pacing felt different than the first book; the magic, emotion, and high-stakes adventure made it a good read. This conclusion packed in all the action, heartache, and twists a fantasy reader could want.

I was fully invested in Lore’s growth. Her strength, persistence, and refusal to back down kept me cheering her on. And can we talk about the love triangle? Somehow it worked. I didn't expect to be sold on it, but here we are. The emotional complexity added so much depth, blending perfectly with the themes of betrayal, hope, and resilience.

The world-building in this book? Lush, layered, and spellbinding. You’re dropped into a magical realm so vivid; you can practically taste the sea air and hear the rustle of enchanted forests. From sirens to scheming Fae, from magical texts to shifting loyalties, this book has everything.

Marcella Cox shines as the narrator. Her performance beautifully captured Lore’s inner voice and emotional evolution. While I did wish for a secondary or male voice during a few key moments, Cox’s delivery was so strong it barely mattered. She held the entire story effortlessly. This duology wrapped up in the most satisfying, magical way, and I already miss the world.

A huge thank you to Harper Audio and NetGalley for the ARC and ALC opportunity.

What to Expect:
🌊 Fae & Sirens
📚 Magical tomes
💔 Betrayal & love triangles
🧭 Epic quests & mythological vibes
🔥 Morally gray and grumpy-but-sweet MMCs
💪 A strong FMC who refuses to break
✨ Lyrical prose and immersive world-building

Was it me or did the spice level go off the charts for Book 2?! Book 1 gave, mild “black pepper” spice and Book 2 was habanero chili pepper. I was clutching my pearls during MANY parts of Book 2.

Book 2 answered all of my questions that were left lingering from Book 1, but I also feel like Book 1 wasn’t dense enough and ended too early.

Overall I enjoyed it, I’m almost a little sad there was only two books, but it feels like our good sis is setting this up for a spin-off. 👀

I absolutely loved this story. This is such a wonderfully written story. This book left me with such a book hangover. I enjoyed following along with Lore as she explored her magic and the rollercoaster of emotions. The story kept me on the edge of my seat, I couldn't read it fast enough. I wish I could go back and re-read this completed duology again for the first time.

Stakes are high. The burn is slow. And the emotional feels? All top notch in this stunning conclusion to the Lore of the Wilds Duology.

Did I love this book? It was decent. Not my favorite and felt a little uneven at times but overall this was a great way to tie a bow on this fierce fantasy duology!

The conclusion to the Lore of the Wilds duology was perfect! The first half of Lore of the Tides was a bit slow for me, but man did this book pick up in the later half!
The book picks up with Lore finding herself trapped on a boat with a man who she thought she trusted and loved, but deceived her in ways she couldn’t even imagine. Lore must break free from her captor and beat him to the new magical book. She must do this while also rescuing her new BFF, her people, and everyone else who requests her powerful magic along the way.
I loved the meaningful friendship between Lore and Finn in the first book and that relationship really bloomed in the second book!
I do wish we got to understand more about the magic that the books possessed and why they were so important.

I was so excited to find out what was next for Lore and was not disappointed! I loved this story so much, the way the character growth was done and enjoyed it so much!