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The Tide Between Worlds
She was saltborn. Destiny pulled her deeper.
When Byrdie stumbles upon a relic her grandfather was desperate to hide, she’s thrust into a race against those who will do anything to claim its power.
Then there’s Axton: magnetic, otherworldly, and clearly not telling her everything. He warns her of the relic’s power, yet seems bound to it—and to her—in ways she doesn’t understand.
When her ex returns, he seems to be carrying secrets darker than the sea itself.
As tides shift and loyalties blur, Byrdie must decide who to trust—and what she’s willing to lose to uncover the truth about who she really is.
Caught between love, betrayal, and destiny—Byrdie must choose between the life she's known and the power that seems to be hers for the taking.
The Tide Between Worlds is a spellbinding romantasy filled with mystery, magic, and the pull of fate.
Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, and The Wicked Deep.
When Byrdie stumbles upon a relic her grandfather was desperate to hide, she’s thrust into a race against those who will do anything to claim its power.
Then there’s Axton: magnetic, otherworldly, and clearly not telling her everything. He warns her of the relic’s power, yet seems bound to it—and to her—in ways she doesn’t understand.
When her ex returns, he seems to be carrying secrets darker than the sea itself.
As tides shift and loyalties blur, Byrdie must decide who to trust—and what she’s willing to lose to uncover the truth about who she really is.
Caught between love, betrayal, and destiny—Byrdie must choose between the life she's known and the power that seems to be hers for the taking.
The Tide Between Worlds is a spellbinding romantasy filled with mystery, magic, and the pull of fate.
Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, and The Wicked Deep.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2025
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December 15, 2025
After stumbling upon the sequence Brydie has to run for her life trying to fend off those who have taken her father. After a summer, Brydie has to confront her first heartbreak and loss of a friend all while attempting to make the whole town believe she is not the bad guy.
This book started off with so much potential in regards to a fantasy world and had me become a captive reader, but then Brydie kept making dumb decisions that kept landing her in the hands of our antagonists who were well respected members of the community. With all the constant back and forth between Byrdie and every character, I grew more frustrated with the story. I constantly questioned Brydie’s actions because she never seemed to learn from her last decision.
Thank you BookSirens and publishing for providing this arcfor an honest review.
One thing I did like was the romance throughout! I was invested in Brydie's love triangle she got herself into. Eli was truly a perfect fit for an evil ex-boyfriend and Axton was such a great love interest. I loved every interaction Brydie had with Axton. He showed true intelligence when dealing with the antagonist. He was first shown as a “bad boy” type, but I was glad to see he was actually a funny awkward kid whose family was the opposite of him.
As a fantasy story it fell flat for me. Although we do get some back story regarding the sequence, world traveling, and the inhabitation of the moon, I felt like we should have seen more. I didn’t truly grasp why everyone wanted this sequence or why they specifically targeted Brydie’s family, maybe I missed something that was explained throughout my confusion. As I was reading, I felt like there should have been more of Brydie and her sister’s DNA, yet nothing was really special about either character. The magic for me wasn’t as impactful as other fantasy worlds. Nothing was resolved and I was left with a cliff hanger that felt more like a sudden ending rather than made for suspense.
I do hope to see book two, so there will be a chance for more dots to be connected. I believe this was just an introduction to the world Kimberly Lightfoot is writing about. I am eager to see what troubles Brydie and Axton get into next.
3.5 stars/ 5
This book started off with so much potential in regards to a fantasy world and had me become a captive reader, but then Brydie kept making dumb decisions that kept landing her in the hands of our antagonists who were well respected members of the community. With all the constant back and forth between Byrdie and every character, I grew more frustrated with the story. I constantly questioned Brydie’s actions because she never seemed to learn from her last decision.
Thank you BookSirens and publishing for providing this arcfor an honest review.
One thing I did like was the romance throughout! I was invested in Brydie's love triangle she got herself into. Eli was truly a perfect fit for an evil ex-boyfriend and Axton was such a great love interest. I loved every interaction Brydie had with Axton. He showed true intelligence when dealing with the antagonist. He was first shown as a “bad boy” type, but I was glad to see he was actually a funny awkward kid whose family was the opposite of him.
As a fantasy story it fell flat for me. Although we do get some back story regarding the sequence, world traveling, and the inhabitation of the moon, I felt like we should have seen more. I didn’t truly grasp why everyone wanted this sequence or why they specifically targeted Brydie’s family, maybe I missed something that was explained throughout my confusion. As I was reading, I felt like there should have been more of Brydie and her sister’s DNA, yet nothing was really special about either character. The magic for me wasn’t as impactful as other fantasy worlds. Nothing was resolved and I was left with a cliff hanger that felt more like a sudden ending rather than made for suspense.
I do hope to see book two, so there will be a chance for more dots to be connected. I believe this was just an introduction to the world Kimberly Lightfoot is writing about. I am eager to see what troubles Brydie and Axton get into next.
3.5 stars/ 5
December 3, 2025
I finished the book but honestly I’m not quite sure what it was about. It ended on what seems like a cliffhanger but it is supposedly a stand alone novel. It starts with Birdey wondering what has happened between her and Eli. Ne’er. Figured that out except that he is not who she thought he was. Then Axtin comes into the picture and other than him finally telling her he loves her we know next to nothing about him either. Her mother is a drugged out mess and something happened to her sister when they tried to implant something in her DNA so now she is unable to speak and has screaming fits. There is so much back and forth that seems to go nowhere. So on conclusion I don’t know what e a toy the storyline is or what has or is supposed to happen.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
December 13, 2025
This is a hard book to rate. The plot and story line had a lot of promise, but the execution had me scratching my head frequently.
The main character Byrdie would say that she was going to do something, then do the complete opposite. She was constantly walking into stupid situations that would get her in trouble from people she knew were after her.
Not to mention there was no resolution at the end, maybe a cliff hanger if this is intended to be a series.
A bit disappointed by this book.
Thank you for the arc opportunity, this is a voluntary review
The main character Byrdie would say that she was going to do something, then do the complete opposite. She was constantly walking into stupid situations that would get her in trouble from people she knew were after her.
Not to mention there was no resolution at the end, maybe a cliff hanger if this is intended to be a series.
A bit disappointed by this book.
Thank you for the arc opportunity, this is a voluntary review
December 24, 2025
If you love Adrienne Young and Adalyn Grace, this could be the next big hit for you. The Tide Between Worlds is a YA romantasy filled with heartfelt moments and magic.
I was drawn in by the lyrical prose and stunning descriptions. There were a few slower moments, but they felt intentional—more like an invitation to sit back, sip a coffee, and simply enjoy.
I was drawn in by the lyrical prose and stunning descriptions. There were a few slower moments, but they felt intentional—more like an invitation to sit back, sip a coffee, and simply enjoy.
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