When the Tides Held the Moon by Vanessa Vida Kelley

The sea remembers every promise — especially the ones tied to love and loss.

When the Tides Held the Moon is an atmospheric LGBTQ+ fantasy romance filled with ocean magic, haunting secrets, and a connection shaped by destiny and longing. As hidden truths rise alongside the tides, two people bound by the past must navigate sacrifice, grief, and the dangerous pull between duty and desire.

Vanessa Vida Kelley delivers a lyrical queer romantasy layered with emotional vulnerability, immersive worldbuilding, and beautifully haunting prose. Dreamlike, emotional, and deeply character-driven, this story blends mythology, magic, and slow-burning romance into an unforgettable fantasy adventure.

Perfect for readers who love:
• LGBTQ+ fantasy romance
• queer romantasy
• ocean-inspired magical worlds
• lyrical, atmospheric fantasy
• emotionally immersive slow-burn romance

Format: Hardcover