All the Tides of Fate
Series: All the Stars and Teeth #2
Author: Adalyn Grace
Published February 2nd 2021 by Titan Books

Goodreads Synopsis
Through blood and sacrifice, Amora Montara has conquered a rebellion and taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia. Now, with the islands in turmoil and the people questioning her authority, Amora cannot allow anyone to see her weaknesses.

No one can know about the curse in her bloodline. No one can know that she’s lost her magic. No one can know the truth about the boy who holds the missing half of her soul.

To save herself and Visidia, Amora embarks on a desperate quest for a mythical artifact that could fix everything―but it comes at a terrible cost. As she tries to balance her loyalty to her people, her crew, and the desires of her heart, Amora will soon discover that the power to rule might destroy her.
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

After defeating the rebellion against her throne, Amora Montara is now queen of Visidia, but without her magic. Cursed with sharing her soul with Bastian, who also has access to her magic, she needs to keep a hold of her crown, as the sharks start to circle at the first sign of weakness. Amora learns about a mythical artifact - one she isn't even sure if it exists - that may return her powers and her soul, but it comes at a great cost. Pretending to tour her kingdom in the hunt of a husband, Amora risks everything for the hope of a future.

I'm going to hold my hand up a little, and say I completely forgot that this book was even a thing until I was checking my NG account, and realised I hadn't read it yet. I've forgotten a little of book 1 too, but after the first couple of chapters of this book, I remember enough to plod along through the plot. I liked that Amora was such a real character in this book. Yeah okay, it's a fantasy book with magic, mythical creatures, etc., but she was grieving her father, conflicted over her feelings - both platonic and romantic - for her friends, and had the weight of a whole kingdom on her shoulders. She was facing threats and danger from every angle, and because of the curse, she couldn't even trust those closest to her, let alone her own feelings. Some parts of the book dragged a little, particularly the first half, but the ending definitely more than made up for it. This book nicely wrapped up Amora's story, and though the ending took a turn I wasn't expected, it was right for this duology.

Dates Read:
January 29-February 1 2023

Rating
4 Stars