All the Tides of Fates is the second and final installment in author Adalyn Grace's All the Stars and Teeth duology. Four months have passed since Amora defeated her enemy, lost her father, gained the throne, became Queen, but lost half her soul in the process, and on top of all of that, her magic is missing, and she can’t tell a soul for fear of being outcast. Amora struggles to gain the respect and love of her people, and questions herself and her ability to rule. To make matters worse, Amora is still bound to Bastian and has been ignoring him and a curse still weighs heavily on her head.

Amora decides early on to try and be the type of queen her people wanted to see, and to not be fully herself for the sake of preserving her kingdom. Unsurprisingly, even though the islands of the Kingdom of Visidia are now allowed to practice whatever multiple kinds of magic they’d like, there is still a lot of unrest from all of the lies that her father kept hidden. So, when her advisers recommended that she should begin to find a suitor and give the kingdom a sense of safety, she embarks on a tour of the islands.

But isn't a husband she has on her mind. After hearing about a magical object that will allow her to break the curse on her and Bastian that can be found on one of islands, she agrees to set out with her old crew and then some. Onboard the Keel Haul, besides Amora, are Bastian, a pirate with curse magic, Ferrick, her former fiancé who has become her trusted adviser and is also a healer, Vataea, the mermaid who can turn the tides with a song, Shanty, who is a face shifter, and Casem, is a mind speaker who can wield air magic.

Amora’s tour of the islands takes some hiccups along the way and she keeps a huge secret from those who are supposed to be her friends for much of the story. Throughout the book, we see the effects of how the kingdom of Visidia is adapting to the changing laws that now allow them to practice any form of magic. After leaving on her own quest and leaving the crew behind, Amora finally reveals the secret she’s been keeping. I think this was very wrong on her part. Especially from Vataea who really takes it personally and I don’t rightly blame her. It’s a betrayal that’s hard to forgive.

Due to the Montara curse, Amora spends a large portion of her time trying to avoid Bastian until she is fully herself again, so that she can trust that whatever she feels for him is real. I adored Ferrick in this story. He’s aware that he’s got zero chance with Amora, but he makes one of the most heart-breaking choice a character could make (Hell yes I cried!). Amora is one of those characters that makes you want to reach into the book and shake sense into them. You’ll hope she will make the best of what has been left to her. She’s a tough cookie with a complicated family heritage and far from a pampered princess.

All the Tides of Fate is the gripping conclusion to All the Stars and Teeth. Amora is on her way to break her (and Bastion’s) curse and help her kingdom become it’s best self. Along the way she learns lessons about love, openness, saying goodbye, and what friendship means. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought it was a great end to the duology. I was concerned it might be overly predictable but it wasn’t and I was eager to find out what would happen next. I love Amora’s boy crazy mind and was pleased to watch her arc with Bastion. If we could have a Shanty based novel next, I’d be so happy! She’s awesome and I’d love to learn more about all of her adventures. I love the author’s attention to the feminine things in the world that make the descriptions of the islands and their inhabitants come alive. I think it’s the kind of book that will appeal to many ages and I can’t wait to see what comes next for this author.

4.5/5 stars. This book was very different in the first in a lot of different ways, beginning with tackling mental health and more character development for our lovely ragtag crew like emotional maturity and vulnerability for our favorite resident pirate to the LGBTQ+ representation in the populace. To date, I haven't read anyone given they/them/their pronouns in a YA fantasy (like a true fantasy, not one set in a contemporary world) and it was a pleasant surprise. I think Adalyn Grace pulled it off very, very well. I realized mid-way through that my frustrations and issues with the plot were actually a result of Amora trying to work through her PTSD, grief, and panic attacks -- even if she seemed a little off her game. The only thing was that she really obsessed over Ferrick a bit -- I was convinced for a minute that there was going to be a love triangle despite Amora saying over and over again there wouldn't be romance between them even though her actions indicated differently. But though it was different, it was different and nuanced in a way the first book wasn't. This one was much more of a personal journey and defeating your inner demons rather than the outer villains while also exploring more of the really cool world Adalyn Grace created. The representation in the book was really well done and for that reason, I thought this sequel absolutely held up to the hype of the first.

Hello, bookworms, and welcome to my review of All the Tides of Fate by Adalyn Grace! This book comes actually comes out tomorrow on February 2, 2021, so I'd like to wish it an early happy book birthday! Huge thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Please note that this is the second book in the duology (the first book is All the Stars and Teeth, which I loved!), so this review may contain some spoilers for the first book. However, I won't share any spoilers for All the Tides of Fate, so if you've already read All the Stars and Teeth, you're good to go! So come aboard the Keel Haul with me as we sail into this review!

Amora Montara has succeeded in triumphing over a rebellion and taking her place as the rightful queen of Visidia. However, many people question her ability to rule, and with the islands in turmoil Amora cannot afford to show any weakness. She must keep the curse in bloodline hidden, keep the truth about her missing magic a secret, and let no one know about the boy who holds half of her soul. In hopes of saving both herself and the kingdom of Visidia, she embarks on a voyage to find a mythical artifact that has the potential to fix everything, but only at a terrible cost. As Amora searches desperately for a way to make everything right again, she must face the question of whether she is really meant to be a ruler--or if the power to rule might destroy her.

​Firstly, I must say that I had many expectations for this book, and it didn't disappoint any of them! This book was just as good as the first in this duology, full of adventure, danger, intrigue, and magic. I enjoyed seeing the crew of the Keel Haul off on another adventure. I love how all of the characters have such strong personalities and are so well-crafted and realistic. Amora is one of my favorite strong female character who isn't afraid to fight for what she believes in. I liked how this book showed her experiencing moments of confusion and doubt; it made her seem really human. Shanty and Vataea are also really unique characters, and I loved reading about them! It's so cool how Shanty can change her face and appearance, and Vataea is such a complex character. Also, the romance in this book was so good! It was interesting to watch Amora and Bastien deal with so many new difficulties in their relationship; after all, there's nothing weirder than having the person you love have half of your soul inside of them. Although, wouldn't that mean that they are literally soulmates, then?? *romantic sigh* It was really interesting to learn more about the different types of magic and all the islands in the kingdom. I also felt like the author did a good job of realistically portraying grief. Amora suffered from grief and PTSD after her father was killed in All the Stars and Teeth, and she struggled with that for the entire book. This made her seem so much more realistic than characters in other books who just magically get over their grief in a couple chapters; Adalyn Grace did an excellent job of showing that grief isn't something that goes away quickly. Also, the ending with a certain character was devastating to me--seriously, I was heartbroken. You'll see what I mean when you read this book! Aside from that moment that destroyed my heart, I found the ending very satisfying. It was a wonderful conclusion to the duology!

Thank you for reading my review of All the Tides of Fate! I really enjoyed this book, and I gave it 4.5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨. I hope you'll grab yourself a copy when it releases tomorrow, and make sure to get a copy of All the Stars and Teeth if you haven't read it yet, too!

A worthy successor! It’s rare nowadays to see just a duology, but I think that worked well for the story Adalyn Grace has constructed. I look forward to seeing her other work in the future! Amora was a bit of a whiner at the beginning, and not because everything that happened. Her unnecessary loathing toward Bastian and refusal to talk about anything really got old. But it did lead up to the big change in her—no spoilers, I promise—and the ultimately satisfying conclusion. Bravo!

Huge thanks to Imprint and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Man, this was a wild ride. All the Stars and Teeth ended with a bang and this followed suite. Here we follow Amora, the Queen of Visidia, as she deals with the aftermath of the previous book's events. This book is raw, messy and heart wrenching in all the right ways. I didn't know where we were going to end up when all of it was over. This story definitely sent me on an emotional roller coater. The ending was perfect in that it wasn't a clean, happy ending but I wouldn't have it any other way. I think the author did the characters and the story justice in having it end the way it did.

Overall, five star read for me. I have all intentions in getting my hands on a hardcopy to add to my library. If you read the first one, definitely read this! If you haven't read the series at all, add this to your TBR immediately!

This was such a fast paced conclusion. I devoured this book in under 24 hours. I did not want to put it down for a second. Every time I think I get settled into the world Adalyn throws something unexpected and it takes me to a lush world and place I never fathomed. I am completely in awe of her writing. This was a very emotional journey and I loved every minute.

Now my thoughts on the characters for this one. I wanted to smack Amora a few times. Her dynamic in some moments felt reminiscent of her previous relationship. That being said it is obviously a character flaw she must work through and I love that Adalyn created these very diverse set of characters. Now there is nothing bad I can say about Bastian. I love his character arc. He is so snarky, straight forward and knows what he wants.

This final book does wrap up the character storyline but that being said I would love more in this world. I think that this world still has some secrets left to uncover and if that ever happens I am so ready!

Amora Montara is now Queen of Visidia, a position she takes very seriously and is ready to tackle head-on. However, after the events of All the Stars and Teeth, she faces extraordinary circumstances that challenge not only her confidence, but her mental health as well. On top of it all, she has to search for a spouse and king (or at least appear to). Author Adalyn Grace takes readers on another unforgettable journey in All the Tides of Fate as Amora faces the aftermath of the first novel – both within herself and outside forces.

Readers who have waited for the sequel will undoubtedly be rewarded with All the Tides of Fate. Amora is stepping into her role as Queen, even though some advisors from the other islands are not eager to trust her ability to rule. Additionally, she experiences some serious PTSD throughout the novel, due to the death of her father and scores of Visidians during the final battle against Kaven in the first book. Oh, and we can’t forget the fact that she is cursed and has lost her magic, with half of her soul living in Bastian.

In order to earn the trust of her people and create a distraction, Amora agrees to find herself a King for Visidia and eventually produce an heir. All the Tides of Fate turns into yet another sea voyage and she heads on a tour of the islands to meet eligible bachelors who will try to win her over for the crown.

All of our favorite characters are ready for another journey, and we also get some new crew members we recognize from the first novel. Ferrick is Amora’s advisor. Vataea is a valuable crew member and friend, and Casem and Shanty join the journey as well. And while we know Bastian holds his own on a ship, Amora has no choice but to bring him along due to the curse that Kaven put on her in the first book; she physically cannot be separated from him or else she risks serious illness.

Amora wouldn’t be the character we love if she didn’t have a secret mission underneath the ruse to find a King. In addition to earning back the trust of her kingdom, she uses the island tour to also search for a way to break her curse. Of course, this proves to be extremely challenging and unfortunately threatens the trust of those closest to her.

Grace’s attention to detail and storytelling abilities are just as strong – if not stronger – in All the Tides of Fate. I love that we encounter consequences of the traumatic events that occurred in the first book – it adds to the realistic character development I look for in order to consider a story to be truly compelling. Grace also helps us imagine what it would be like for a character to miss a significant part of themselves, and feel it in someone else. Readers will also enjoy some new themes in All the Tides of Fate – including political strategies and unflattering PR that Amora and the crew have to be weary of.

Of course I have to be spoiler free but foreshadowing in the book indicates that Amora will face some heartbreaking moments – one in particular that I needed a moment to grapple. I give Grace some credit for making some difficult choices in order to deliver the emotional impact. But after having finished the book about five days ago at the writing of this review, I’m still feeling it. In any case, this should be more of a reason to pick up completion to the duology.

After absolutely loving the first book, I was disappointed by this one. It seemed to unfortunately fall victim to a second book slump where all of the things I loved in the first one - big cast of characters journeying together and fierce heroine - are now broken up after the final events of the first book. Our once fierce main character is now overcome with self doubt and starts down a destructive path of lies and shutting herself off from others. Our cast of now broken up or no longer close. The whole must find a husband plot didn't interest me. It got better, but I was let down. I wanted to love it but it was just okay to me

All the Tides of Fate reeled me in and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
After the death of her father, Amora is now queen. But with half her soul missing, she cash but perform any magic...and her kingdom can't know.
Disguised as a tour to find a husband, Amora and her crew are off on another adventure. She must figure out how to get her magic back and how to run her kingdom.
I loved visiting some of the magical islands. They'd be great settings for novellas 🤔
I enjoyed watching the characters grow as well.
I liked this book even better than the first.
Thanks to netgalley for an early copy to review.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for providing a digital ARC for me to review in exchange for an honest review.

This book was absolutely incredible. I loved every second of reading it. I am so excited for everyone to get their hands on it. It was too good, I just could not put it down.

Full review to come!

All Tides and Fate is the undeniably enjoyable end to this duology. While the story follows the same formula as its predecessor, it's evident that with the foundations of this world laid down the author took their time to delve deeper into the characters. The characters are truly what carries the story with their amazing chemistry, relatability, and realism. No one is perfect, people are selfish, make the wrong decisions, and doubt themselves; these characters are no exception. Whether or not you enjoy the plot, the characters are what make this book shine!

(The full review will be available on Geek Declassified Feb 1st 2021)

Thanks to NetGalley for providing a feee copy of this book to review.

If you liked the first book in this series, you will like this book. It has the same crew you grew to like, with a new (old) face joining them on some new adventures with the new queen. I thought it was interesting to show what kingdom looks like “after”. However, nothing really new is set up and it was overall just okay. A quick read, though slower paced than the first book.

I think I will be in the very tiny minority with my opinion on All the Tides and Fate. I didn't really care for Amora in the first book All the Tides of Fate and I still don't care for her in this second book. I get that she is going through so much grief and anxiety but she is just so self-centered, rude, and unlikable that I had a very hard time rooting for her. The secondary characters kept this book afloat but just barely. Amora is now queen after the brutal death of her father but it really only seems to be in name as she struggles to keep the kingdom from falling apart. She sets out on a new quest for an artifact that can hopefully fix her curse and the kingdom but comes as at high cost.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, misspelling, and grammar errors in this review are all on own.

*I received an e-arc via Netgalley in a giveaway from the author, Adalyn Grace, and Fierce Reads. Thank you for the opportunity!*

Having recently read All the Stars and Teeth, I was SO excited to dive back into this world. All the Tides of Fate certainly did not disappoint! It’s so hard to put into words how I’m feeling after this one. Definitely feeling all the feels.

The story starts off a couple of months after the events that took place in the first book. You quickly become acclimated. Amora has taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia through much blood and sacrifice. The islands in the kingdom are in a state of turmoil and with people beginning to question Amora, and her authority, she doesn’t want to show anyone her weaknesses. She can’t let anyone know about the curse, her loss of magic, and the boy who holds a part of her soul.

To save herself and Visidia, Amora sets out on a quest to find a mythical artifact that could fix all their problems. She finds that it comes at a terrible cost. She tries to find a balance between everything, and learns that the power to rule could absolutely destroy her.

I really loved Amora, although I wanted to throttle her at times because of some of the decisions she made. I found myself going “Why?!” a few times. Amora did face a lot of tough decisions though, and she is stubborn and very strong-willed, and felt as though because of her position, she was the one that had to get things done. I loved how Adalyn wrote this character. She just seems very real and authentic. I am happy that the story didn’t just gloss over Amora’s grief and anxiety either, and it was handled well.

I truly enjoyed the whole cast of characters in this duology. I’m so glad I got to spend more time with Amora’s crew. They were a lot of fun, and they gave me a lot of laughter as well as tears.

A delightful world that I am sad to say goodbye to. A painfully beautiful story, make sure you have some tissues handy.

Author Adalyn Grace laid down an imaginative and magical foundation in All the Stars and Teeth - a book brimming with high seas adventure - where mermaids, pirates, and even princesses team up together to salvage the fate of their kingdom. I won an ARC of the sequel, All the Tides of Fate, and felt the metaphorical wind in my sails bristle as I was reunited with the beloved ragtag cast of characters for a wholly new quest.

In TIDES, Grace builds upon the enticing framework of the first novel, but somehow ups the already immeasurable stakes. With all of the action-packed adventures this book takes us on, perhaps the greatest feat Grace unveils is the journey waging within Amora’s soul as she maneuver’s through tremendous grief and PTSD brought about by events that occurred in the first novel. Amora’s traumas are described with palpable sincerity as they become the driving force behind every decision she makes. Amora’s arc is proof that the emotional journey of a character is just as imperative to an epic saga as the action sequences are. It’s the beating heart that strengthens the narrative and causes a fantastical world to feel relatable

Thank you to Netgalley, Fae Crate, Fierce Reads and the author for providing me with this giveaway ARC in exchange for an honest review!

What a worthy conclusion to the duology! I loved that this sequel kept the same cast of memorable characters (and even added a few new ones to root for) as well as the fast paced storyline and multiple subplots. I'm impressed the author managed to fully draw all these threads to a close.

My only qualm is that I didn't connect to Amora as much in this one as I did the first book. Maybe it was the grief over her dad, but I felt like she was less understandable this time.

Advanced Reader’s Copy provided by NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.

Well that was a hell of a sophmore book from Adalyn Grace! While I really enjoyed ALL THE STARS AND TEETH, I truly appreciate what Grace did with this follow-up. Readers quickly discover that Amora is still reeling with grief over the loss of her father, over what happened to Visidia, and over the curse that was put upon her. This is something she carriers throughout the entire novel. With the trend in YA novels to have teenagers running around all over the place without a parental figure in sight, there is something so honest about Amora's grief that makes it feel like her father was present in her life.

As the novel was drawing to a close, I was getting worried about how Grace would tie all the loose ends up because I didn't think there were enough pages left to do so without it feeling rushed, or like something was left out. But I had no need to be worried, this was the perfect ending to this duology and to Amora's story. Even if chapter 35 ripped my heart out.

Full of adventures, near deaths, and some super cool magic animals that I'm not gonna lie, I'd love to experience myself, ALL THE TIDES OF FATE was an entertaining and at times, heartfelt read that will satisfy fans of ALL THE STARS AND TEETH for sure.

ALL THE TIDES OF FATE picks up Amora's story a season or two after the previous book ended. She is now ruling Visidia, grieving her father's death, and trying to forge ahead as best she can. Amora has lost a part of her soul, her magic, and her father in the events of the last book, and here, she is trying to become the best queen that she could be. When she hears from a villain that there may be a way to restore her magic and undo the things that have happened, Amora is willing to seize the chance and follow the threads to adventure and danger.

She cloaks this journey within one that her advisors have recommended - trying to find a spouse and sire an heir. As she travels to the islands within her borders, Amora finds that she still has more to learn about ruling and about the needs of her kingdom. While she travels with her closest friends, Amora's grief and fears keep her apart, not allowing her to share her burdens and sorrows. Keeping these secrets could have dangerous consequences.

What I loved: The world-building in this series really blows the reader away with well-crafted cultures, magic, and mythology. Visidia and its people really come to life on the pages, and I love the way that magic, mermaids, and gods are woven throughout the story. In terms of the characters, the fall-out from the first book felt very real. Amora is struggling, deeply, and her isolation is self-imposed but also a protective mechanism after the trials of the first book. Her grief over her soul/magic and her father are tangible and ever-present, and this felt so genuine. Her character continues to grow through these and other experiences, as well as through interactions with her friends.

We should all hope to have such friends - what a fantastic group of characters. I loved every word I read about each of them, and I would have loved to read a book on them all. They are all so whole and real and with their own stories to tell. I was fascinated by the whole main group, and I grew to love them all through the telling. In terms of the romance, it was a backseat to the themes of politics, morality of power, and grief, but every drop of it we saw was potent. I definitely loved them as a couple and to see how the dynamics and relationship shifted with the challenges placed before them.

In addition to defining herself, Amora must also define the way she wants her country to be run and its future. These weighty decisions are quite thought-provoking, and a major theme is lying, forgiveness, and the path forward from such. The rulers of Visidia have lied to the people for generations, and although she cannot change the past, Amora has major decisions to make about the way she will move the country forward and the truths that the people deserve. These discussions and the way that these ideas and themes evolve throughout the story - from the smaller scale of friends to the larger scale of the country - were really thought-provoking.

On another note, the plot is well wrapped-up, and it did not feel rushed. This was the ending that Amora and her story deserved (even if I may not be ready to leave this fantastic world yet).

Final verdict: With intricate world-building, intriguing themes, and fantastic characters, ALL THE TIDES OF FATE is a satisfying and thought-provoking conclusion to a strong YA fantasy duology. Highly recommend for fans of FABLE, DANCE OF THIEVES, and TO KILL A KINGDOM.

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I'm really a clown for making memes and jokes about parts of the book before I finished. Adalyn Grace came for me in the last 3% and I am UPSET. https://twitter.com/asparagusreadin/status/1352689317391585281?s=20

CW + TW: Character death, violent deaths, mention of death of parents, potential anxiety/panic attacks or PTSD related attacks

I would like to extend a thank you to Morgan Rath (publicist for Fiercereads and MacMillan Children's,) the publisher, and Netgalley for giving me an e-arc of this book to read and review.

ALL THE TIDES OF FATE is the sequel and last book in the ALL THE TIDES OF FATE duology coming soon in February 2021. It follows Amora as she embarks on another journey throughout Visidia with her previous crew and some new but familiar faces. This time the stakes are higher looking for this mysterious artifact that could be the key to all her problems. The islands are in turmoil, her people are at odds, her magic is missing with little indication if she'll get it back. Balancing her loyalty to her people and her desires has become difficult and will continue to be if she doesn't come up with a solution, and fast.

I was prepared to be let down by this book. I typically give books following the first a lower rating because I don't feel the same as I did with the first book. Grace did wonderfully continuing with the same vibes from the first into the second. Keeping the same characters without changing them too much, showing the growth but also steps back each of the characters have to take. Just when I thought there couldn't be more to learn about the characters, the world, and the magic system, Grace handed more information that I didn't know I needed. Now I want to be someone living on one of the island in Visidia with one or more of the magics and living my best YA fantasy life.

If you're looking for a quick fantasy with multiple strong female characters, love triangles, mermaids, set at sea, goofy and steamy banter, and an intriguing island fantasy world, this duology is for you.