Fathomfolk was one of my favorite reads of last year. So to say I had high hopes for Tideborn is an understatement. And it 100% fulfilled them and more! Keep reading this book review of Tideborn for my full thoughts.
Summary
The people of Tiankawi have been irrevocably changed. Once divided into two factions – humans and the underwater ‘fathomfolk’ – now every citizen is able to breathe underwater. But this new commonality is not enough to heal the scars of years of oppression. Mira, a siren and activist, must uncover a deadly conspiracy while persuading her divided people to band together to rebuild their city after a tsunami. And dragon princess Nami must undertake a daring sea voyage to do the to find a way to convince a Titan not to destroy their city for its crimes.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Tideborn is very much reeling from Fathomfolk. One of the most profound storylines was how much Mira is grieving. It actually brought tears to my eyes to see how she not only mourns a person, but a future. The ending of Fathomfolk hurt! Tideborn very much is a story about choices, prejudice and history, and how we can break the cycle. The animosity and past doesn’t go away overnight. The world of Tideborn is very much trying to figure out how to move forwards and if they can.
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Just like the first, Tideborn continues asking us the question of what we would sacrifice. It explores motherhood, choices, love and loss. How can our relationship become soured, how can our thoughts become poisoned by our parents, how do we break something beyond repair? Even days after finishing Tideborn, I still need to sit with some of the events and themes. How do we enact change that sticks? What value is hope in the face of history? While I wish we had more space in the wrap up and epilogue, Tideborn captured me just like Fathomfolk.
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