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kyra_lady's review against another edition
4.0
Martin barely gets a look in. The one boy in the woodcutter's family and he doesn't take center stage. He is a supporting character in this story which is kind of disappointing.
However, the little mermaid adaptation is sweet.
However, the little mermaid adaptation is sweet.
booksheenanigans's review
4.0
After sixteen year old Woo Jin, who has been trained to kill opponents in honorable combat, was gifted a bow and pyeonjeons (short arrows) coated with poison by the Official Yeo, he must journey out of Jeju Island to kill the Dark Elf with his assigned companions on his side.
‘There Will Be One’ was a strong follow-up from ‘Hollow Men’ in the ‘The Windshine Chronicles’ series. It’s quite obvious the author has great talent in writing an impressive cast of diverse characters that all have unique personalities and traits. They don’t sound like they all have the same voice which can easily make or break a novel for me. Moreso, there was a great blend of action and adventure in the plot which really shined through and helped further engross me in the read.
All in all, I’m looking forward to what other adventures our destined hero, Woo Jin, has in store.
coffee2293's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
hebberelle's review against another edition
2.0
Ew. He calls her sweetheart and tells her not to worry her pretty head about something and she still loves him?!? Yuck.
mylovescenario's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
maddiepalmer443's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
This should have been Martin's book!!! -.25 stars
shaekin's review against another edition
4.0
This retelling of the little mermaid was really good, and explains any deviations from the original script, which most Little Mermaid versions nearly ignore completely. The main character in this book is not one of the woodcutter children, and the only woodcutter child in the book is only a minor character. That took me a minute to get used to, but the story is still good. Looking forward to finishing the series off.
darquedreamer's review against another edition
5.0
A Little Mermaid sparkles with magic and whimsy. It's a delightful retelling of a beloved classic with a few fun twists. For lovers of mermaids, faerie tales, and light-hearted stories, this one is sure to have you floating with fancy!
This one was such a fun tail (😉), pun intended. I have always loved mermaids, and The Little Mermaid was one of my absolute favorite Disney movies as a child. Aya did such a great job with bringing this tale back to life for me as an adult, and giving me that childhood nostalgia.
She was able to capture the essence of the Entwined Tales series by bringing in familiar characters, including our beloved Grumpy Faerie Godfather. But, she also added her own spin on things and made her author voice heard. I enjoyed her cheerful writing style and the way she brought Clio to life without her being able to speak.
Clio was so adorable. She was a love stricken teenager with a carefree life. I loved how her character changed and grew as the story went on. She was a little whiny at times, but she called herself out for it, which made me admire her even more.
I thought Aya brought joy and vividness to the tale. It had humor, charm, and happiness. It captured the heart and soul of the original tale, and kept me in a cheerful mood the entire time. If you loved the original tale, or the Disney version, you will love this one! 4.5 stars!
This one was such a fun tail (😉), pun intended. I have always loved mermaids, and The Little Mermaid was one of my absolute favorite Disney movies as a child. Aya did such a great job with bringing this tale back to life for me as an adult, and giving me that childhood nostalgia.
She was able to capture the essence of the Entwined Tales series by bringing in familiar characters, including our beloved Grumpy Faerie Godfather. But, she also added her own spin on things and made her author voice heard. I enjoyed her cheerful writing style and the way she brought Clio to life without her being able to speak.
Clio was so adorable. She was a love stricken teenager with a carefree life. I loved how her character changed and grew as the story went on. She was a little whiny at times, but she called herself out for it, which made me admire her even more.
I thought Aya brought joy and vividness to the tale. It had humor, charm, and happiness. It captured the heart and soul of the original tale, and kept me in a cheerful mood the entire time. If you loved the original tale, or the Disney version, you will love this one! 4.5 stars!
Thank you to the author for providing me with this free e-copy in exchange for my honest review!
vanquishingvolumes's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very sweet albeit quick retelling of The Little Mermaid. It read like a middle grade novel however please don't take that to mean it was not a good book. It was a very cute sweet and adorable story that if I had read this when I was younger I think I would have appreciated it more. It doesn't change terribly much of the story while at the same time inventing new twists to refresh the story.