Tideborn returns to the rich marine world of Tiankawi. Mira and Nami remain perched on the edge of disaster along with their city. With the reveal that their city was built on the back of a titan whale shark, the looming presence of its’ mate approaches the city at frightening speed. Meanwhile, Mira mourns Kai’s sacrifice while trying to lead and make sure that his sacrifice was worth it. Nami is forced to confront the truth about those closest to her and the ideals she holds. Can Nami and Mira work together to save the city or is it too late? 

Tideborn is an excellent sequel that resolves many of the threads from book one while also delivering a satisfying conclusion. One of my favorite parts of this book was Nami’s character growth. She has evolved in such a positive way from book one and I loved how her relationship with Firth changed. Another favorite character was Cordelia and how she enacted revenge against her husband for poisoning her daughter against her. Cordelia is a morally gray character who has made some unforgivable choices, but it’s impossible not to cackle with glee when she shows up on the page. I also enjoyed Kai’s mother, Jiang-Li, even though she certainly made Mira’s life more difficult. She was relatable as a grieving mother who was trying to do what she thought was right. 

Eliza Chan spins a beautiful tale of grief, identity, and hope. Readers who enjoy rich world-building, complex politics, and lovable characters will enjoy this series. I’m excited to see what Eliza Chan writes next! 

Thank you so much to Eliza Chan, Orbit Books, and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.