Hundreds of years ago, the Selkies made a deal with the sea witch: they would have the sea for as long as she allowed it, and when the time came, she would call in all their debts at once. Many people assumed that day would never come. Those people were wrong.
When the Luidaeg—October "Toby" Daye's oldest and most dangerous ally—tells her the time has come for the Selkies to fulfill their side of the bargain, and that Toby must be a part of the process, Toby can't refuse. Literally. The Selkies aren't the only ones in debt to the Luidaeg, and Toby has to pay what she owes like anyone else. They will travel to the fabled Duchy of Ships and call a convocation of the Selkies, telling them to come and meet the Luidaeg's price...or face the consequences.
Of course, nothing is that simple. When Dianda Lorden's brother appears to arrest Dianda for treason against the Undersea, when a Selkie woman is stripped of her skin and then murdered, when everything is falling apart, that's when Toby will have to answer the real question of the hour.
Is she going to sink? Or is she going to swim?
My first review of The Unkindest Tide, Hope is Swift
My Review:
Oh, yeah, I had to read these stories again! I just love Seanan McGuire's writing, and reading about Toby's adventures! And the short stories are always great to read, seeing from side characters who don't see a lot of screen time, it just adds to the world!
The Unkindest Tide rights a wrong that has been a background issue the whole series, we just didn't know until more recently. And having the Roane back now, well, they can see the future. While we aren't quite near the end of this series, well, we're gearing up for it. And having some knowledge to face it is hopefully a good thing!
Between making the Selkies into Roane, and all the politics there, as well as Dianda's brother coming in and causing problems, there's a lot going on in this book. Plus the fact that Gillian is going to be permanently added to the the world of fae. Toby has so much on her plate, and that's not adding the stress of being out surrounded by the ocean, after being turned into a fish and losing her previous life. Yeah.
I feel bad for Raj, as a Prince, he has duties and responsibilities. Ones that he's going to have to take up sooner than he would like. Then there's the whole thing were he can't really be friends with his future subjects, only with people outside that power structure. So that leaves him a bit isolated. I really enjoyed reading this story!
Loved reading these, and I can't wait for The Killing Frost!
Author: Seanan McGuire
Series: October Daye #13, 13.5
First Read: June 24th, 24th, 2019
Read: March 4th, 4th, 2020
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading! And they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Books!
Publisher: DAW
Published: September 3rd 2019, September 3rd 2019
The Unkindest Tide:
Hope is Swift:
Oh, yeah, I had to read these stories again! I just love Seanan McGuire's writing, and reading about Toby's adventures! And the short stories are always great to read, seeing from side characters who don't see a lot of screen time, it just adds to the world!
The Unkindest Tide rights a wrong that has been a background issue the whole series, we just didn't know until more recently. And having the Roane back now, well, they can see the future. While we aren't quite near the end of this series, well, we're gearing up for it. And having some knowledge to face it is hopefully a good thing!
Between making the Selkies into Roane, and all the politics there, as well as Dianda's brother coming in and causing problems, there's a lot going on in this book. Plus the fact that Gillian is going to be permanently added to the the world of fae. Toby has so much on her plate, and that's not adding the stress of being out surrounded by the ocean, after being turned into a fish and losing her previous life. Yeah.
I feel bad for Raj, as a Prince, he has duties and responsibilities. Ones that he's going to have to take up sooner than he would like. Then there's the whole thing were he can't really be friends with his future subjects, only with people outside that power structure. So that leaves him a bit isolated. I really enjoyed reading this story!
Loved reading these, and I can't wait for The Killing Frost!
Author: Seanan McGuire
Series: October Daye #13, 13.5
First Read: June 24th, 24th, 2019
Read: March 4th, 4th, 2020
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading! And they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Books!
Publisher: DAW
Published: September 3rd 2019, September 3rd 2019
The Unkindest Tide:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
Hope is Swift:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
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