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Picked it up because it had a mermaid on the cover, but kept reading and then listening when all the French was slowing my pace, because it was the Little Mermaid meets Cinderella mash-up that I didn't know I needed. Filled with fae, war, wealthy ship family dynamics, and a love triangle it was everything I didn't know I'd enjoy wrapped up in a historical fantasy. Sigh. I'm sad it's over but so thankful for the epilogue.

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4.25 stars. A lushly drawn and spellbinding dark fairytale. I‘m so impressed by how seamlessly elements of “The Little Mermaid”, “Cinderella”, and French folklore were woven together, all while creating a wholly new story that felt unique and fresh. Allow it to sweep you out to sea with a fair breeze and a path of stars…. #Aardvark #AardvarkBookClub

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!