{"id":7601,"date":"2023-10-23T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/?p=7601"},"modified":"2024-03-31T19:14:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:14:45","slug":"book-summary-and-review-curious-tides-by-pascale-lacelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-summary-and-review-curious-tides-by-pascale-lacelle\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Summary\u00a0and Review: Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:150.94339622642%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7606\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1200x800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7606 eager-load\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1024x683.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_pascale_lacelle_book_review-1200x800.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editorial note: I received a copy of <em>Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle<\/em> in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-star-rating uagb-block-45e4e251\"><div class=\"uag-star-rating\" title=\"4\/5\"><span class=\"uag-star\">&#9733;<\/span><span class=\"uag-star\">&#9733;<\/span><span class=\"uag-star\">&#9733;<\/span><span class=\"uag-star\">&#9733;<\/span><span class=\"uag-star\">&#9733;<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Book review and synopsis for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40aB4ty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curious Tides<\/a>&nbsp;by Pascale Lacelle, a mesmerizing blend of mystery and magic set within the enchanting halls of Aldryn College, where the characters&rsquo; emotional journeys and the intricate lunar-based magical system create an immersive reading experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its richly developed world and compelling characters, this book offers a spellbinding adventure, pulling readers into a world where every chapter unfolds new secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But is it worth reading? &#10084;&#65039;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40aB4ty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curious Tides<\/a>&nbsp;by Pascale Lacelle<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40aB4ty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_book.webp\" alt=\"curious_tides_book\" class=\"wp-image-7584\" style=\"width:204px;height:310px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_book.webp\" alt=\"curious_tides_book\" class=\"wp-image-7584 lazyload\" style=\"width:204px;height:310px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/curious_tides_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#plot-summary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#plot-summary\">Plot Summary<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#book-review\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#book-review\">Book Review<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#criticism\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#criticism\">Criticism<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#read-or-skip\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/summary-and-review-how-to-say-babylon-by-safiya-sinclair\/#read-or-skip\">Read or Skip?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-club-questions-for-curious-tides-by-pascale-lacelle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Club Questions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plot-summary\">Plot Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mystical world of Aldryn College for Lunar Magics, Emory, a healing mage with a mediocre reputation, finds herself at the center of a deadly mystery. A tragic night in the Dovermere sea caves claimed the lives of her classmates, leaving her as the sole survivor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strangely, she gains uncontrollable and powerful abilities that could shatter her life if discovered. Desperate for control, Emory seeks help from Baz, a reclusive student well-versed in dark magic. Together, they uncover a secret society linked to the drownings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Emory delves deeper, the supposedly deceased students start washing ashore, only to die mysteriously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst dark powers and hidden secrets, Emory navigates a world of privilege and peril, all while unraveling the fate she was never meant to escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"book-review\">Book Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was instantly captivated by the intricate magical system based on lunar phases, making the story both imaginative and relatable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emory and Baz, the protagonists, are skillfully developed, their struggles and growth deeply resonating with readers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emory&rsquo;s journey from mediocrity to mastering her extraordinary powers is both inspiring and heart-wrenching. Baz&rsquo;s complexity adds depth, his inner conflict and determination making him a character to root for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pacing, though gradual initially, kept me engaged. The suspenseful atmosphere will weave around you like an intricate spell, slowly revealing the layers of mystery and intrigue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While reading the book, I found myself wondering, <em>&ldquo;If I were in Emory&rsquo;s shoes, how would I cope with suddenly having immense power, especially when I was used to being ordinary? How far would I go to unravel the truth, even if it meant facing terrifying magic and dangerous secrets?&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The integration of the enigmatic book, <em>&ldquo;Song of the Drowned Gods,&rdquo;<\/em> adds an extra layer of allure to the narrative. The emotional depth, especially in handling themes like grief, guilt, and self-discovery, adds a human touch to the fantastical elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, the audiobook narration, led by talented voice actors, enhances the immersive experience. Gary Furlong, Shakira Shute, and Toni Frutin breathe life into the characters, making their emotions tangible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"criticism\">Some criticism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the meticulous exposition enriches the world, the initial chapters might overwhelm readers seeking immediate gratification. The story&rsquo;s deliberate pacing, while deliberate, demands patience from those accustomed to swift plot progression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, some readers might find the complexity of the magical system initially daunting, requiring attentive reading to fully grasp its intricacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"read-or-skip\">Read it or skip it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40aB4ty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curious Tides<\/a> is a must-read for fans of dark academia and intricate magical systems. If you appreciate rich character development, atmospheric storytelling, and a blend of mystery and fantasy, this book deserves a spot on your shelf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embrace the allure of Aldryn College, but be prepared to lose yourself in its depths. This is a tale that will invite you on a personal odyssey, where every triumph and heartache feels intimately shared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t miss the chance to get lost in the tides of this magical world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. For my book club questions for this book, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-club-questions-for-curious-tides-by-pascale-lacelle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Happy reading! &#10084;&#65039;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editorial note: I received a copy of Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. 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