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redheadreader73's review
4.0
Really enjoyed the mixed genres of this book, journal, narrative and free verse. A legend retold that questions colonialism, the role and nature of women and love. There is nothing fairy tale about this mermaid story.
krimsonraine's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mrucker's review against another edition
The writing was bad and hard to follow. I believe it was stylized for speech but it was super hard to follow and understand. Would be better as an audiobook than read as a novel.
lucieeleanor101's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
banooo's review against another edition
1.0
DNF - really wanted to love this book but couldn’t get over the bad writing and inconsistencies
woolsson's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
This book was fine. It took me a couple of chapters to get into it and then a couple more to not be as into it anymore.
I liked the overarching plot and like the characters overall but I was really disappointed by the emphasis of how having sex made her into a real woman and how she bled after the first time she had sex. They just weren't necessary and too away from the plot if anything. It would have been much more interesting if she'd been cursed for being so alluring and also really good at sex.
I was debating whether to round up or down but have decided that the main reason it's 2.5 and not 2 stars is because of the overall plot of her being a mermaid and turning back into a women then back to women rather than the writing style or more detailed plot. I doubt I'd read this again.
This book was fine. It took me a couple of chapters to get into it and then a couple more to not be as into it anymore.
I liked the overarching plot and like the characters overall but I was really disappointed by the emphasis of how having sex made her into a real woman and how she bled after the first time she had sex. They just weren't necessary and too away from the plot if anything. It would have been much more interesting if she'd been cursed for being so alluring and also really good at sex.
I was debating whether to round up or down but have decided that the main reason it's 2.5 and not 2 stars is because of the overall plot of her being a mermaid and turning back into a women then back to women rather than the writing style or more detailed plot. I doubt I'd read this again.
sianmichaela's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Surprising, unexpected and moving. Unique writing style and voice. Not the story I expected, but brilliant.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
love_2_read_5's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
wilfredamadeus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
stivaktis's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5