The synopsis says it has similarities to parts of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella. I understand that, but I think this a completely unique story with beautiful fairytale qualities to it.

I felt parts of both these fairytales at the beginning. But again, the story is unique. It completely changes half way through and has a unique fairytale story of it's own.

The main character is everything you want in a main character. She's also not the stereotype main female character in most fantasy currently. She is unique (not in a pick me way haha), but in what you expect from a fairytale character.

The port/ smuggling plots reminds me of older classics from Charles Dickens etc. I felt like I was in that time period.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants a unique fairytale story

While her sisters are bust trying to secure advantageous marriages, Luce spends her days secretly being taught to sail by Samuel. Her best friend and a smuggler. Only he understands how the waves call to her. Then one stormy morning, Luce rescues a frowning man from the sea.

Immediately drawn in by the starter’s charm, Luce is plunged into a world of glittering balls and faerie magic, seduction and brutality. Secrets that have long been lost to the shadowy depths of the ocean begin to rise again to the surface. But as Luce wrestles with warring desires, she finds that her own power is going brighter. Shining like sea glass or the scales of a mermaid’s tail.

A wonderfully captivating novel that will have you enchanted form the very first page. Whimsical prose that builds the world, explores the characters and creating a story that moves and shifts like the rising of the tides. This is a story that will stay with you long after you read the last page: it’ll leave you dreaming of faerie balls, underwater magic and your passions can lead you anywhere.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I could put this book down – absolutely loved it.