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gloria_peavey's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful
This book was a beautiful retelling of 20,000 leagues under the sea. You will find yourself falling in love with the characters and setting. I loved how meaningful the biblical parallels. A beautiful cozy fantasy book.
This book was a beautiful retelling of 20,000 leagues under the sea. You will find yourself falling in love with the characters and setting. I loved how meaningful the biblical parallels. A beautiful cozy fantasy book.
morgangiesbrecht's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ⭐️
Where do I start?! I was certain I’d fall in love with this tale long before I ever read it & it’s even better than I imagined!
As a retelling of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it was original & fresh while still paying a delight homage to Verne’s story.
I grew up beside the ocean & there is a vivid realness to the descriptions, especially of Braka, that reminded me of childhood. I could practically smell the sea spray & feel the breeze in my face.
The characters were enchanting & have my heart!
Where do I start?! I was certain I’d fall in love with this tale long before I ever read it & it’s even better than I imagined!
As a retelling of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it was original & fresh while still paying a delight homage to Verne’s story.
I grew up beside the ocean & there is a vivid realness to the descriptions, especially of Braka, that reminded me of childhood. I could practically smell the sea spray & feel the breeze in my face.
The characters were enchanting & have my heart!
bethlee's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
I loved and hated this book all at the same time. It wasn't an easy read for me; I had a hard time getting into it. I also had a hard time identifying with the main character. There were also so many questions that were presented then dropped that I had a hard time identifying the intent of the story/goal of the main character. Is Hux trying to find out what happened to his father? Or figuring out who Captain Aldo is? Is he trying to understand what the weird mirror is? Or is he trying to escape to freedom? Is he in love with Willa? Or is he still mad at Lauren (and what exactly happened with her, anyway)?
All that being said, it was a decent read. All the questions are answered in the end, so at least I wasn't left hanging (except for the Lauren thing). I may read this again in a few months and try to sort out the frustrating details.
All that being said, it was a decent read. All the questions are answered in the end, so at least I wasn't left hanging (except for the Lauren thing). I may read this again in a few months and try to sort out the frustrating details.
ericadansereau's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
Endorsement: “Zavalianos is a storytelling master with her extraordinary ability to create stories that beg to be both savored and devoured. Unearth the Tides is a heartfelt adventure and a fantastic twist on a well-loved classic. Zavalianos puts her signature touch on this magical piece, gently but unwaveringly pointing readers to God and sharing powerful truths within her beautifully written words.” - Erica Dansereau, author of Come Forth as Gold