4.25⭐️
2.5🌶️
What a perfect sequel this was!!!
I loved Lore of the Wilds and the unique world that Sbrana created, so I could not wait to get the next book in this stunning duology.
Lore awakens to being held prisoner on a ship at sea and immediately we are pulled right back into that fiery feminine rage that she had in book 1 and I was living for it! Lore is strong and determined but still soft and hopeful, showing a depth in character that is lovely. I loved this new adventure we went on under the sea meeting new characters, exploring the magic more and adding to the found family that built up in book 1. We truly need more of these beautiful short and sweet fantasy romance duologies!
The love triangle really pulls at your heart strings without being overly frustrating for the reader. The raw emotions are beautiful and I love the balance of action and chaos to quiet sweet moments.
Lore comes wholly into her power here and sets out hell bent to take down the evil fae king and save her home of Duskmere, traversing realms and finding favor in different kingdoms, she is a powerhouse of an FMC. Her relationships are raw and messy and heartbreaking which feels so much like real life, with a side of magical chaos.
Sbrana turned up the SPICE in this one!! It felt authentic as Lore becomes more independent, confident & strong that she would also be exploring her sexuality as a woman. Finn is still as swoon worthy as he was in book 1 and I ATE IT UP!
Give me a "he braids her hair" scene and I'm CAUGHT hook line & sinker.
Overall this was just as beautiful and poetic as book 1 but also added layers and depth to all the characters. The plot was bigger than ever and the call backs to small details in book 1 were perfect.

I have been waiting to continue this journey with the way the first one ended.

I loved the new characters and new kingdom we got to explore. The action continued and it was done perfectly! Getting to continue with Lore exploring and growing was written so well. The ending was wrapped up the way a duology should and I loved it!

I recommend this if you are looking for adventure, magic, and a bit of a cozy feel.

Lore of the Tides was more adventurous than the previous book. I was excited to see Lore travel to new places after being so confined previously. The HEA was great because everyone got one! I'm also all for a morally grey female character who is willing to do whatever it takes to help the people she loves and those who need it. Marcella Cox does a wonderful job narrating and showcasing how strong Lore is.

Lore of Tides by Analeigh Sbrana
ARC from Harper Audio
publication date : July 8th
-the adventure was fun, full of drama and action but I still couldn’t get into it like Lore of the wilds, I love the concepts but I don’t feel connected or in the book as much I thought I would this was a fun read tho I loved the story telling there was missing something to make feel really into it.
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5 ⭐ 3 🌶️ 5 🎧

What a fantastic ending to this duology. I absolutely loved these characters and this story; the spice was sneaky hot too. Analeigh wove a beautiful tale and I devoured it whole; I loved this so much.

I really enjoyed Lore's journey, both physical and emotional. She grew so much between books and I really loved that for her. The twists and turns regarding Asher had me giddy, I thought his redemption was really great and I'm hoping we get his story at some point. The way we leave him made me both happy and broke my heart tbh. But Finn truly stole my heart first in Wilds and confirmed in Tides, I adored him and Lore together.

The audio was great, Marcella Cox was wonderful yet again and I loved this listen. Thank you so much Harper Audio for the advanced copy!

This is Black Girl Fantasy and even this white girl enjoyed it.

Do not try and read this book without reading the first in the duology. Sometimes, that works, it will not work in this case.

Lore has to face the ultimate betrayal from the Fae she thought she loved. Sirens, ships, adventures abound. There is an adorable love story but also the beginnings of friendships and lasting friendships.

The characters are well-rounded and feel very real. The world-building is excellent without being too drawn out.

There was very little drag in this book, it moved along at a clipped pace and kept my interest well.

The narration is excellent and really helps with names.

Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Audio Adult for the ALC. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely loveeeeee Marcella Cox and I am super excited that she continued to be the narrator for this duology. I enjoyed the book, yes, but I think the narration made it even better. I did the immersive read, so it was nice to have the audiobook. It makes me want to go deeper into the narration catalog of Marcella and see what other work she has.

This was a satisfying ending to this duology. The love triangle was solved in a satisfying way, as well as all the separate character ARCs. I especially enjoyed the time with the sirens. I did find some on the aspects of the romance to be repetitive. My main complaint is the complaint I have for most books with fae, which is the strange need to refer to people as "males" and "females." Just because people aren't human doesn't mean they can't be called men or women. It's also a dogwhistle for gender essentialism, and incorrect as far as grammar goes since they're not nouns. Really hope this trend will die for good soon.

I am honestly VERY conflicted. The first part of this book felt so slow and I was very tempted to DNF. If I hadn’t received it as an ALC through NetGalley I probably would have.

HOWEVER….

I am glad I didn’t. While the beginning was slow and it felt like it was just going on and on and on I really got in to it in the last half.

The ending saved it. Very similarly to the first book for me 😅

If only the beginning was as captivating as the end.

As far as the audio - I do enjoy the narration but sometimes the narrators voice makes it too easy to just tune out what she is saying. Her voice is so soothing and it feels like my mom is reading to me. There isn’t really a tone change for each character so I think I struggle with the same tone keeping my attention.

Wow! What an adventure filled conclusion. I am sad that this series is just a duology rather than a trilogy... I hope the author writes other stories within this world.

This is the second book in this now complete duology. The first book I devoured and was all kinds of feelings at the end with cliffys. So here we are jumping in and our strong FMC Lore is fighting her way thru it. Our mmcs are still just as frustratingly loveable and we are on a new quest that involves cool underwater scenes. I loved the imagery in this one and would love this as a movie. I want the kiss so I can explore this underwater library. The challenges were interesting and I was shocked by a few events and scenarios. The ending of this book was quick and I didn't want it to end. I kinda hope this duology gets more but I'm also happy with how it ended.

Sadly I didn’t not enjoy this follow-up. It was boring and not as captivating as the previous book, it fell horribly flat. At one point I forgot who she was fighting for, the reason behind and also the magic that she came to wield. The Narrator was good, clear and understandable.

i really enjoyed this duology!! it is perfectly whimsical & easy to follow along with. i really love the narrator for the audio, it really added to the story for me!

"You broke my f***ing heart, and now I question everything... everything."

♡ Feminine Rage
♡ Love Triangle
♡ Found Family
♡ Sirens
♡ "Let Me Adore You"
♡ Completed Duology

I felt so bad for Lore at the end of book 1, and I shared in her hurt and anger in this sequel. She endures more than she should have to, but she wasn't about to let any man come between her and saving her people.

"She would take everything from him. She would be his utter ruination. And then, she would set his entire beloved kingdom on fire."

Finndryl, the man that you are! THAT is a ride or die man that is loyal to a fault. I've been rooting for you since book 1, Finn. 👌

This is a slower paced, more character driven type of fantasy. The plot did seem to lose direction a bit in places, but it all came together in the end.

The audio narration was decent. I give it a respectable 3.5, simply because the cadence of the sentences were off more often than I would have liked. Pause breaks in the wrong places, that sort of thing.

"From the moment I met you, all that I was, all that had been, was undone because all that mattered- was you."

Audiobook/Book Review 📖🪼✨
Thank you so much partner Harper Audio @harpervoyagerus for the gifted copy!

Lore of the Tides
by Analeigh Sbrana
Narrated by Marcella Cox

About the book 👇🏽

Alice Storm hasn’t been welcome at her family’s magnificent private island off the Rhode Island coast in five years—not since she was cast out and built her life beyond the Storm name, influence, and untold billions. But the shocking death of her larger-than-life father changes everything.

Alice plans to keep her head down, pay her final respects (such as they are), and leave the minute the funeral is over. Unfortunately, her father had other plans. The eccentric, manipulative patriarch left his family a final challenge—an inheritance game designed to upend their world. The rules are clear: spend one week on the island, complete their assigned tasks, and receive the inheritance.

🪸 My thoughts:

"In that moment, they were ships passing in a typhoon, each locked in their own tempestuous voyage. His heart was an unknowable vessel, one without a flag or standard, no insight to articulate, with certainty, the veracity of where he stood. Her own heart ached for the storm to subside. For safe harbor."

This was one of my most anticipated books of the year! After reading Lore of the Wilds I seriously could not wait for book two. Finally here, and it was quickly devoured. The narrator did an incredible job bringing this story to life and keeping me immersed in Sbrana’s story telling. I was curious to see where this one would take us after the first book. This one was adventurous, full of exploration, and scenes that’ll make you FEEL. And I am not just talking romantically but there was a moment where even I was angry. I have to say, Sbrana really knows how to tell a story! If you enjoy duologies that have a strong FMC, found family, and love triangles, you need to pick this one up. Lots of the Tides is out TODAY 7/8/25!

Happy reading 📖🪼✨🪸

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for early access to this book in exchange for my honest review.

Unfortunately, Lore of the Tides just didn’t work for me. I was intrigued by the premise and had high hopes after enjoying the first book, but this sequel fell flat. The pacing felt rushed, the plot was often confusing, and the emotional stakes just didn’t land the way I expected. It lacked the magic and depth of the first book, and I struggled to stay engaged. While I’m disappointed, I still appreciate the chance to read and review it.

4.25 stars

What an excellent ending to the Duology!!! It was such a twisty adventure! I read it in one day, it was so hard to put down!

I was torn who I wanted Lore to end up with through both books, but I am very happy with her choice! Plus we got a bit more steam in book 2 😏

I was so intrigued how the story was going to play out in book 1, but by book 2 it had become an insatiable need to find out all the things. There were so many different paths that all nicely converge together. I loved the whole journey and was on the edge of my seat for a good portion! Also the narrator did an incredible job!

Thank you at @netgalley and @harpervoyagerus for the audiobook arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own!

My thoughts: Lore of the Tides was a fantastic conclusion to this story. I enjoyed the prose, the magic in the world, and the character development. I enjoyed the expanded world, going from the forest to the seas, and how vividly Analeigh Sbrana described all of it. I felt that the characters’ growth was more substantial in this part of the story. The emotional ups and downs of the story were described in such a beautiful way. I could feel Lore’s frustration, sadness, and bliss. The writing is detailed, vivid, and at times intense. Analeigh Sbrana wanted you to feel and see what Lore was feeling and seeing, and it translated.

This book does have spice in it, and you can feel the yearning and desire of Lore and her MC. I won’t say who because I don’t want to spoil it. But I enjoyed how the MC supported her, saw her strengths, and encouraged her, and he wasn’t some hero helping a damsel in distress.

This unique world, magic, and characters were so interesting and vivid. If you enjoy fae magic, vivid worlds, romantic tension, female rage, and found family, this series is for you!

Happy publication day, sorry it took so long to give feedback. I read the first 25% on my kindle and I was having a hard time, so I requested the audio since I’m an auditory learner. That being said, thank you so much for approving this.

As predicted, I loved this story in audio form. Every issue I had was worked out, and I thoroughly enjoyed this title.

This book was so good!!! it completely pulled me in from start to finish! I was hooked by the high stakes and the intensity of Lore’s journey, both inside and out. The internal battles were just as intense as the physical ones. You could really feel her wrestling with her emotions, constantly torn between what her heart was telling her and what logic demanded. That emotional tug-of-war added a complex layer to her character.

The writing was so freaking vivid, so descriptive and immersive that I felt like I was right there beside her, breathing the same sea air, feeling the same tension, and holding my breath through each turn of events.

What really got me, was how much I connected with Lore’s internal struggle. That feeling of not knowing who or what to trust, but still pushing forward toward something bigger than yourself…that hit close to home. Granted, my challenges don’t involve magic or the literal weight of the world, but the emotional resonance was real. This story had depth, and heart, and it left me thinking after I finished it.