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The Song of The Tide
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Expected publication May 4, 2026
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March 1, 2026
Rachel Lynn truly did it again. If I could give this more than five stars, I would without hesitation.
This story follows Seren, a mesmerizing mermaid princess, and Killian, a morally grounded pirate, in a tale that begins with tension and friendship and grows into something far deeper. In a world where mermaids and humans exist in constant conflict, where mermaids are hunted for their scales and peace feels impossible. Yet through forbidden love, soul-deep connection, and unwavering loyalty, an epic journey unfolds that challenges everything both worlds believe.
The world-building is vivid and immersive. I felt transported between ocean depths and pirate ships, fully living alongside these characters. The story is layered with yearning, heartache, tragedy, devotion, and adventure, all wrapped in prose that feels almost poetic. Rachel’s writing doesn’t just tell a story, it makes you feel it.
Lines like “his soul would fracture without her” and “he never burned before, but he was beginning to think he could burn for her, hot and bright like a star” absolutely wrecked me. I was crying well into the early morning hours.
At its core, this is a story about devotion. The kind of love that defies boundaries, prejudice, and even entire worlds. If you love The Little Mermaid inspired tales, forbidden romance, soulmate energy, and aching, all-consuming yearning, this book will capture your heart.
Thank you to Rachel Lynn for the opportunity to beta read and share my honest review.
This story follows Seren, a mesmerizing mermaid princess, and Killian, a morally grounded pirate, in a tale that begins with tension and friendship and grows into something far deeper. In a world where mermaids and humans exist in constant conflict, where mermaids are hunted for their scales and peace feels impossible. Yet through forbidden love, soul-deep connection, and unwavering loyalty, an epic journey unfolds that challenges everything both worlds believe.
The world-building is vivid and immersive. I felt transported between ocean depths and pirate ships, fully living alongside these characters. The story is layered with yearning, heartache, tragedy, devotion, and adventure, all wrapped in prose that feels almost poetic. Rachel’s writing doesn’t just tell a story, it makes you feel it.
Lines like “his soul would fracture without her” and “he never burned before, but he was beginning to think he could burn for her, hot and bright like a star” absolutely wrecked me. I was crying well into the early morning hours.
At its core, this is a story about devotion. The kind of love that defies boundaries, prejudice, and even entire worlds. If you love The Little Mermaid inspired tales, forbidden romance, soulmate energy, and aching, all-consuming yearning, this book will capture your heart.
Thank you to Rachel Lynn for the opportunity to beta read and share my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“He would crawl through his grave to drop himself into the waves below, if only it kept him close to her.”
I would give this book 6 stars if I could, absolutely phenomenal.
In this world, humans and mermaids are at odds, with mermaids being murdered and ships being sunk. After ages of violence there is finally a peace treaty, but it still gets broken in secret, making humans a great danger to mermaids. Despite each facing a death penalty for being seen together, Killian and Seren - a moral pirate and a mermaid princess - meet and start to build a relationship together. Eventually in an act of desperation Seren appeals to the sea goddess and is granted just one day with legs to be with Killian. After that, well you’ll just have to read and find out.
This story is beautifully written, tragic, heart wrenching, full of yearning, and still manages to pack in a HEA which suits the mood of the story instead of detracting from the characters’ journeys. This is one of those books where you don’t finish it, it will finish you. I cried so many times while reading, especially at the end. If you love a sad and poetic yet deeply romantic story with a beautiful ending, two adult main characters who give each other nothing but endless devotion, and a Little Mermaid meets Romeo and Juliet inspired story? LOOK NO FURTHER and prepare your tissues 🥰
Thank you again to Rachel Lynn for allowing me to read this book early!
I would give this book 6 stars if I could, absolutely phenomenal.
In this world, humans and mermaids are at odds, with mermaids being murdered and ships being sunk. After ages of violence there is finally a peace treaty, but it still gets broken in secret, making humans a great danger to mermaids. Despite each facing a death penalty for being seen together, Killian and Seren - a moral pirate and a mermaid princess - meet and start to build a relationship together. Eventually in an act of desperation Seren appeals to the sea goddess and is granted just one day with legs to be with Killian. After that, well you’ll just have to read and find out.
This story is beautifully written, tragic, heart wrenching, full of yearning, and still manages to pack in a HEA which suits the mood of the story instead of detracting from the characters’ journeys. This is one of those books where you don’t finish it, it will finish you. I cried so many times while reading, especially at the end. If you love a sad and poetic yet deeply romantic story with a beautiful ending, two adult main characters who give each other nothing but endless devotion, and a Little Mermaid meets Romeo and Juliet inspired story? LOOK NO FURTHER and prepare your tissues 🥰
Thank you again to Rachel Lynn for allowing me to read this book early!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This story was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. I received this as a Beta from Rachel and I cannot wait for others to be able to read this! I was sobbing at 12am I loved the characters! Rachel is such a wonderful human, her writing is incredible, and her books will constantly have you rubbing your chest to ease the ache (in the best possible way)!
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