Starshell (Shadowtide)

Lisia has been knocked down a lot by life, other people and even herself but "down doesn't mean done". She fights back against her memories, her fears and the future that has been planned and laid out before her by her parents. Then he walks in - Zevria and suddenly she's fighting against what the Tide seems to have planned for her. Thank you Adara V. for this ARC book. I truly enjoyed this story. The characters were interesting with their flaws and their past issues that come creeping back. I also liked the humor/sarcasm and probably my favorite part of any story is the found family - that's always fun to watch how they eventually come together. The imagery was also done well, The isle of Mesmoria sounded beautiful (and scary) and one scene with a giant sea creature was so vivid I had to stop eating my supper while I read it. I would have loved to have learned more about the interesting magic system and the runes carved all over the island and I'm really curious about why the Skinskript is kept hidden on their skin and from public knowledge. I'm sure these answers and more are coming in the next book. The ending felt abrupt but it has definitely left me wishing and waiting for book two!