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I was carried away by this one. It‘s a Little Mermaid/Cinderella mashup, but reads more like an original story. I loved the layers of character depth. Avoid spoilers if you can, because the surprises are delightful. It‘s excellent on audio & I couldn‘t put it down. Luce and her disfigured feet, love of the sea, & disregard for regular customs made her an excellent heroine. The added fae elements felt almost real. Just a fantastic read!

Upon A Starlit Tide was a brilliant combination The Little Mermaid and Cinderella along with other folklore. There were also family divisions and class warfare found within this seafaring fantasy. I also enjoyed the narrator and all her voices.

I loved Woods‘ debut, but I think I love this latest even more! Woods blends together Cinderella and The Little Mermaid here against the backdrop of the 18th century French coast. Luce lives a sheltered life as the youngest daughter of one of the town‘s wealthiest merchants— but she yearns for her own adventures. An illicit friendship helps spur her fantasies until the day she rescues a handsome stranger & everything changes. Beautifully written!