Can't Wait for Night Tide

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Find out more here.

Night Tide

By: Lexi Ryan

Expected Publication: February 23, 2027 by Avon

432 pages

Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Romantasy, Vampires

( Goodreads | Amazon )

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Goodreads description--Aurora Evanselier’s graduation from Invictus Mage Academy is meant to be the most unforgettable night of her life. The glittering ball is supposed to begin with music and dancing and end with a single which of the empire’s four ruling kingdoms she’ll serve with her formidable magic.

As the emperor’s daughter, everyone expects Aurora to choose Daybreak, the most powerful kingdom in the empire. But when her father collapses, only one man can save him—Malek Ravenstorm, the brooding, magnetic prince of Night Tide. Malek has never forgiven the emperor for executing his brother, but he offers Aurora a his healing magic, in exchange for her allegiance. Desperate to save her father, she agrees.

Now Aurora is bound to a kingdom rumored to harbor witches and vampires, where the castle hides forbidden wings, and nothing is what it seems—especially Malek. He’s infuriating. Irresistible. Dangerous. And determined to keep her in the dark.

But Aurora didn’t trade her freedom to become a pawn. As whispers of a curse stir and Night Tide’s mysteries deepen, she uncovers a truth that threatens everything she thought she knew. Because the darkest secret of all isn’t Malek’s. It’s hers.

Night Tide begins a steamy, high-stakes romantasy trilogy where magic is power, desire is dangerous, and the shadows hold answers that can’t survive in the light.

TROPES YOU'LL FIND IN NIGHT TIDE:

Magical academyBrother rivalry (with Vampire Diaries' Stefan-Damon vibes)Enemies-to-lovers romanceFound friendshipRoyals with secret identitiesMysterious creatures that roam the nightBound by curses and fate

What are you guys waiting on this week? Let me know!

August 2026 EOM Wrap Up

I read 7 books (not including children's books).
The Little Wild Library: Hawthorn by Clare Gogerty
Pride Comes Before the Fall (Miss Prentice's Protegees, # 3) by Virginia Heath
A Gentleman's Reckoning by Jennie Goutet
Storm of Secrets & Sorrow (Legacy, # 2) by Melissa K Roehrich (not pictured & will not review)
A Carol for Mrs. Dickens by Rebecca Connolly
Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King, # 2) by Rachel Gillig
Trust Fall by Lynn Painter
Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson

I reviewed 6 books (not including mini reviews of children's books).
Emrbace (Off the Ice, # 4) by Bal Khabra
A Kingdom to Claim by Sian Ann Bessey
Soulgazer (The Magpie and the Wolf, # 1) by Maggie Rapier
The Best I Never Had by Amy Buchanan
Pride Comes Before the Fall (Miss Prentice's Protegees, # 3) by Virginia Heath
A Carol for Mrs. Dickens by Rebecca Connolly

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Goals:
I'm a few days ahead on my Bible-in-a-year plan.
I've read 102 out of 110 books (including children's books).