Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
Published by Tor Books on February 18, 2025
Length: 14 hours 39 minutes
Pages: 432
Source: Publisher
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WINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL • A BOOKPAGE BEST FANTASY BOOK OF THE YEAR
Upon a Starlit Tide is a dark and enchanting historical fantasy combining elements of "The Little Mermaid" and "Cinderella" into a wholly original tale of love, power, and betrayal.*The hardcover edition features beautiful custom endpapers.*
Saint-Malo, Brittany, 1758. To Lucinde Léon, the youngest daughter of a wealthy French shipowner, the high walls of Saint-Malo are more hindrance than haven.While her sisters are busy trying to secure advantageous marriages, Luce spends her days secretly being taught to sail by Samuel, her best friend—and an English smuggler. Only he understands how the waves call to her. Then one stormy morning, Luce rescues a drowning man from the sea.
Immediately drawn in by the stranger’s charm, Luce is plunged into a world of glittering balls and faerie magic, seduction and brutality. Secrets that have long been lost in the shadowy depths of the ocean begin to rise to the surface, but as Luce wrestles with warring desires, she finds that her own power is growing brighter and brighter, shining like a sea-glass slipper.
Or the scales of a seamaid's tail.
"Magnificent. This is a must-read!”—Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters and Blackthorn & Grim series
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Why did I add Upon a Starlit Tide to my bookshelf?
I really enjoyed After the Forest by Kell Woods, so I was eager to listen to more of her work. Unfortunately, I have been reading so much slower lately, but I seem to be adding books to my tbr just as fast as ever. This one still sounds great to me, and I have a copy of the audiobook, so it may be time to dust it off and give it a try.
We are under contract on our home but are waiting to see if the buyers want us to do anything once the inspection phase is over. I am so tired of all of this house stuff and just want to move on with my life. Hopefully, it will be over soon.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
This looks like a gorgeous read! Fingers crossed that everything goes well with this contract. I imagine it will feel amazing when it’s over and done with.
It sounds pretty good.
I don’t know this book. Glad things are moving along with your house.
Hmm interesting. I do not remember this one