I loved Consort of Fire, and was really looking forward to spending more time in this world.

The Kraken is my guy, and I really liked the views on imperialism that thread through this book.

I’m usually a proponent of a 300 page romance book, but with as much as this book had to do, I found myself wanting more. More of the characters giving words to their feelings, more of Einar’s backstory, more time spent with the mystery of the island and the plots against our three. I think I may have preferred if this and the next book were just one big, honking novel, but I had a good time here, as Kit Rocha always delivers.
Definitely start with Consort of Fire and Queen of Dreams, if you want any context for what is going on.

ARC received from NetGalley. Book out 5/6/25

Daughter of Tides is book one of the Born to Sea and Storm series by Kit Rocha. This one is linked to the Bound to Fire and Steel series so if you haven't read that one you might be a little lost picking this one up as the characters overlap and the stories do too. That said, I think you can dive into this one without reading the other if you truly want to.

This book focuses on Aleksi, Einar, and Naia. They are sent on a diplomatic visit to Akeisa and at the same time, Aleksi sees it as an opportunity to nudge Naia and Einar to take a chance on each other. While they eventually want to take the leap, they also want to bring Aleksi along with them. What they don't know is that Aleksi is dying.

The politics portion of this one focuses on trying to create problems between Gwynira and Aleksi and Einar. Whether it's through false attacks or poisoning, those behind what is happening are doing whatever they can to create problems and we are just introduced to those responsible for everything at the end of this book so I'll be curious to see what happens next and who else is involved.

If you enjoyed the other series of books, I encourage you to pick these up too. They not only continue to have the politics and danger but the spice that Kit Rocha do so well.

DAUGHTER OF TIDES - KIT ROCHA

This was my first Kit Rocha novel, and I don't think it'll be my last! Daughter of Tides starts with a whole lot of worldbuilding. With so many references to other characters and events, I wasn't quite sure if I had missed that this might be a sequel.

Rest assured, it's not a sequel, but it does occur within the same world as Kit Rocha's Consort of Fire and Queen of Dreams. You don't need to have read these books to understand what's happening in Daughter of Tides, but you'll need to concentrate in the beginning of the book so that you don't get completely lost.

For me, Daughter of Tides is primarily about the central romance between its three main characters: Aleksi the god of love, Einar the pirate lord and Naia the water nymph. There is some plot, where the characters are sent as a delegation to a mysterious island called Akeisa (cue court intrigue and hidden agendas).

But it's the bond and chemistry between the three characters that really propel the story forward, and I found that the pace picked up once I got just past halfway through the book. It's worth stating that this book is very, very spicy. Kit Rocha's writing manages to bring their dynamic to life in a way that's passionate but also sincere and believable.

I look forward to seeing what happens next for this trio! Thank you to Kit Rocha, the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC.

Release date: 6 May 2025

Review score: 4/5

TWs: s*xual content, violence

There is something about how Kit Rocha approaches throuples that is just so delicious and perfect. Einar and Naia are the pair that we first see longing for each other. Both gods of the sea, though Einar is infamously known for having his heart closed off and Naia wants more than he’s ready to give her. Aleksi, the Lover, completes their trio when they are sent off to politick with the Queen of the ice nation of Akeisa.

I was expecting a longer time spent on the ship traveling to Akeisa than we were given but it didn’t harm the plot. On the ship we’re given glimpses of the growing attraction between the three, though the main focus for the first half of the book is very much Naia and Einar. It is only when Naia and Einar’s attraction sparks that we truly see why Aleksi is so focused on helping them get together. I adored the way Einar’s attraction to both of them was approached, and it really spoke to him becoming my favourite character.

As usual, Rocha does take their time getting to the spicy bits, but don’t worry, it is very much worth it. We have one scene with Einar and Naia alone, but the rest is with the burgeoning throuple as they are finally able to come to terms with the full extent of their connection to each other. Einar is rough and wild, Naia is ferociously hungry, and Aleksi is so wonderfully bossy - they are a joy of a throuple to read.

The politicking plot is eclipsed with how well the romance is done though, and I felt like one convenient plot event really wrapped things up far too swiftly for the amount of tension the politicking had been given. But since this is a Romantasy with the romantic relationships being the main focus, I wasn’t all that bothered.

I’m thrilled to read more from Kit Rocha and can’t wait to see what characters they’ll write next so I can become obsessed with them all over again.

*I received an eARC from NetGalley & Montlake. All opinions are my own*

I love books that feature Sirens/ Mermaids or take part in some way under the sea and so I was so excited to get to read this. I really enjoyed it and finished it in two sittings,

Daughter of Tides is the first in the Born to Sea and Storm duet, but I would recommend reading the Bound to Fire and Steel duet first. There is some world building and plotline carry over from that first duet that will be helpful to understand the events of Daughter to Tides.

Aleksi, the Lover, sets sail to a frozen island kingdom for a diplomatic mission. Along for the journey are Einar, the Kraken, and Naia, a newly created water nymph. As Aleksi watches the two dance around each other, he can't help up undertake one last matchmaking endeavor. But when he watches them, all he feels is longing.

Read if you like:
-Courtly Intrigue
-Oops, I'm in Love
-MMF Romance
-Gods & Magic

I really enjoyed Daughter of Tides. It's definitely a little slower of a book compared to Consort of Fire. More character driven than plot, though the ending makes me think that book two will have more urgency to it given the revelation Kit Rocha snuck in there. I'm excited to see where it goes! Naia was my favorite character, so sweet and fresh and ready to experience life. But I loved the tragedy of Einar's backstory. They make such a great pairing and Aleksi completes them.

This was okay. I was a bit lost for a majority of the book (maybe that's on me) but the premise was interesting and once I figured out what was happening, I did start to enjoy this more. I think reading it a second time through I would give this a higher rating.

I thought it was a stand alone, but instead it is not only yet another start of a new series, but it is also connected to Consort of fire and Queen of dreams, with several appearances by Sachi, Ash and Zanya.
The pace is rather slow, the story is confusing, and only after halfway through do things come back into some order; the characters didn't grab me at all. In short, maybe it wasn't the right time or maybe it's me who needs a break from Kit Rocha...and to think that the Beyond series remains one of my absolute favorites....

Pensavo fosse uno stand alone e invece non solo é l'ennesimo inizio di una nuova serie, ma é anche collegato a Consort of fire e Queen of dreams, con parecchie comparsate da parte di Sachi, Ash e Zanya.
Il ritmo é piuttosto lento, la storia é confusa e solo dopo la metá le cose tornano in un certo ordine, i personaggi non mi hanno preso per niente. In breve, forse non era il momento giusto o forse sono io che ho bisogno di una pausa da Kit Rocha. E pensare che la serie Beyond resta una delle mie preferite in assoluto....

I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for access to a review copy.

Daughter fo Tides is in the same universe as Consordt of Fire and Queen of Dreams and is the first half of a Duology. The three MCs (Aleksi, Naia, and Einar) all appeared in the priori duology - there is no need to have read it to enjoy Daughter of Tides though I think it adds some depth to the world. We also do see a bit of Ash, Sachi, and Zanya. There are POV chapters form all three MCs though Aleksi feels like the core character in this book.

I really enjoyed Daughter of Tides. Aleksi is the God of Love and sufferred a grave injury during the events in Queen of Dreams and is possibly dying (he certainly thinks so). Naia is a newborn God of water and Einar is the Kraken. The three of them are dealing with a diplomatic mission in and Island/archipelago of Ice (fallout from the first duology). There are many political machinations along with the slow burn.

The slow burn is a defnite change from CoF and QoD - noone would call those a slow burn romance. DoT feels like there is more of an emphasis on the Fantasy part of Romantasy. I do not out doT in the erotica category which I think both CoF and QoD fit into very nicely. The romance is here and it is strong. There is plenty of heat/

I am very much looking forward to how everything turns out.

This story was so unique, I absolutely devoured it. I loved the world building and the story had major Greek mythology vibes which I am always here for. I loved all three of the major main characters and loved the dynamic with the gods and goddesses. The magic system was very clearly explained and I didn't get lost within it. I was NOT expecting the spice, but I ate that up too. I can't wait to see where this story is going with the next book!

A very special thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ideal for readers who crave emotionally charged romantasy with complex relationships, high-stakes intrigue, and a blend of sensuality and mythical world-building.

Reading this book made me feel like the biggest idiot. The reader is thrown right into this world. I was lost right out of the gate, and never really got a good grasp on what was going on. I think because I was so confused I couldn't connect with the characters or the story. This one wasn't for me but thank you Netgalley for the e-ARC!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for approving me to read this, I’m rating it 3.5 stars.

This story really caught me off guard, it was unique and intriguing. The story follows goddesses and gods and magic following a greek mythology vibe. This is incredibly spicy which was unexpected.

There is a good amount of world building and clear explanation on the magic system/plot. And although it is rather spicy there is a good plot.

I would continue on the series to see where the story goes and how the character dynamics further develop.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Montlake for allowing me to read an eARC of this book.

Daughter of Tides is the newest book by the writing duo known as Kit Rocha. It is the first book in the Born to Sea and Storm series, which is a spinoff of and occurring in the same world as the Bound to Fire and Steel duology. While it is capable of standing alone, I feel this book is best enjoyed after reading the Fire and Steel books, which explains Sachi, Zanya & Ash's story. I feel like without the backstory, some readers might be a little confused as to what is going on.

The book follows Naia (a sea nymph), Aleksi ( the Lover), and Einar (a pirate known as The Kraken), all three immortal gods/goddesses of the Dream. They must travel to Akeisa, an island ruled by the Ice Queen Gwynira to help with some political negotiations. But while there, many dark secrets come to light, and Aleksi realizes his time is running out. The group must make some hard decisions before it's too late.

This book is full of magic, mythology, politics, and romance involving a kraken and a steamy love triangle. The fire and feelings between Naia and Einar are electric and feels real. Their slow-burn tension is interesting and well-developed. Adding the charismatic and epitome of perfection Aleksi to the mix and you have a delicious recipe. Einar's grumpy pirate personality brings a refreshing bit of chaos to the mix.

If you like romantasy with some magic and mythology mixed in, you'll love this book! The romance and world-building are amazing and it keeps you on the edge to find out how everything turns out!

This was a clever, fun adventure on the high seas! Aleksi is on his last mission and is deciding how to use the time he has left. As he tries to play match maker, he finds himself in the middle of his own games.

I loved Consort of Fire and Queen of Dreams so I was really excited to read Daughter of Tides. Unfortunately I was disappointed. I felt like there was potential with the relationship between Naia and Einar but it just didn’t get there for me. I really struggled to stay engaged in the plot. So this just was not for me.

4.25🌟
Kit Rocha knows how to make it burn slowwwlllyyy, and then take it up about 1000 degrees!🔥 The relationship between Aleksi, Einar, and Naia was spicy and so romantic. 😍 I am not a fan of cliffhangers, but they have definitely left me wanting more in the best way. 🤤

Kit Rocha has cemented themselves as an auto-read for me since I read Mercenary Librarians, and seeing their continued growth as authors is an absolute delight. The Dreamers world they’ve created is so excellent and full of so much hope and love. I love the legend being built up in Daughter of Tides and the way reveals were done in the excerpts at the beginning of each chapter. I love Naia, Einar, and Aleksi, and cannot wait to see the continuation of their romance. This was such a great book and I am so curious to see what’s going to happen next after that ending!

4⭐️

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc of Daughter of Tides. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Yayyy I’m so glad we’re returning to this world- it’s so well done and I love the world building/story and how the author ties it together. This was fun, hoping that the series continues.

This story features Aleksi: The Lover, Naia: the nymph, and Einar: the Kraken. So much lore was divulged, and I love the dynamic between them. So spicy, but with substance.

I had so much fun with this one! Daughter of Tides kicks off a new romantasy series full of mythology, magic, political drama, and a seriously steamy love triangle (or maybe it's more complicated than that...).

The story follows Aleksi, the god of love, who’s slowly dying but still determined to complete one last mission—a tricky diplomatic visit to an icy rival kingdom. He sets sail with Einar, a moody pirate lord with kraken vibes, and Naia, a sweet and curious water nymph. The setup is perfect for tension and secrets, and it delivers.

There’s a great balance of action, romance, and mystery throughout, and the worldbuilding—especially the mythology—is really well done. I loved the chemistry between Naia and Einar; their connection felt natural and electric. Aleksi, on the other hand, didn’t fully click for me in terms of romance. He’s clearly conflicted and yearning, but that emotion didn’t quite leap off the page the same way it did with the other two. I’m hoping we get more of his perspective (and more depth) in the next book.

The side characters were also a highlight—interesting, well-developed, and definitely left me wanting more. This isn’t a standalone, so there’s a lot left to be explored, and I’m really looking forward to where the story (and relationships) go next.

If you’re into romantasy with mythological flair, slow-burn tension, and a dash of pirate chaos, give Daughter of Tides a try!