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sadie_g's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
A cute retelling of The Little Mermaid told from Eric's perspective.
For the most part it's the same as the movie but they added more depth to Eric and about his life which was interesting. And his curse added another layer to the story and the character.
For the most part it's the same as the movie but they added more depth to Eric and about his life which was interesting. And his curse added another layer to the story and the character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, and War
Minor: Slavery
pizzamyheart's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had low expectations for this book but pleasantly surprised. Keeping in mind that it's for a younger audience, it has a small charm and innocence to it. Some traditional tropes like the female friend who can weild a weapon, easygoing pirates, a prince going around saying "I'm a prince." and being left ok by said pirates. But also some fun plotpoints like a misisng mother, a curse, explanations for some of the prince's actions that were left out of the movie.
Overall this asks the question "What's the prince's POV." and rather than starting immediately at the start of the film, it takes time to lightly set up the world and characters.
For the most part I could do without the new cast of characters. They brought nothing to the table and it was a chore to read their parts which felt rather forced. But Eric and the kingdom/friends actions around the curse was an interesting plot point and brought enough fresh life into what could be a completely flat tale.
Overall this asks the question "What's the prince's POV." and rather than starting immediately at the start of the film, it takes time to lightly set up the world and characters.
For the most part I could do without the new cast of characters. They brought nothing to the table and it was a chore to read their parts which felt rather forced. But Eric and the kingdom/friends actions around the curse was an interesting plot point and brought enough fresh life into what could be a completely flat tale.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
I just . . . this book had so much potential, but the writing . . . But alas, I will end up reading the others in this series though, those covers are just too grogeous.
Also, as a major Little Mermaid fan, I didn't care for the changes they made. I think it would've been done better if Eric's storyline took place prior to the events of the films instead of simultaneusly.
Also, as a major Little Mermaid fan, I didn't care for the changes they made. I think it would've been done better if Eric's storyline took place prior to the events of the films instead of simultaneusly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
bethany96's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: War
Minor: Slavery
wildflowerleahg's review against another edition
3.0
Hey MTV, welcome to my crib! My name is Eric, and you wouldn’t know this at first but I’m a prince and this is my castle. My mom is a force ghost and my girlfriend is a fish but don’t forget, I’m just a regular guy that just wants adventure in the great wide somewhere.
As little mermaid Lore, this was a fine, fun take on a classic that has been done over so many times. I think Eric in the original movie is so under explored and with every new addition he just keeps getting a new interest. In the Broadway show, he wants to be a little high jackman and dance his heart away, the remake he wants to be an explorer (just like a certain mermaid) and in this take he’s.. ummm… 🤨
Pirate? Curse breaker? Just overall traumatized?
This book was just fine in the long run. Eric has a curse which I think pairs well with the original but everything that has been added for “more Eric content” just doesn’t make sense. Like I’m sorry that boat scene around the 70-80% mark was ridiculous.
If you’re like me and looking to replace that mermaid sized hole in your heart after watching the remake, this is a fun way to spend an afternoon following your childhood crush.
As little mermaid Lore, this was a fine, fun take on a classic that has been done over so many times. I think Eric in the original movie is so under explored and with every new addition he just keeps getting a new interest. In the Broadway show, he wants to be a little high jackman and dance his heart away, the remake he wants to be an explorer (just like a certain mermaid) and in this take he’s.. ummm… 🤨
Pirate? Curse breaker? Just overall traumatized?
This book was just fine in the long run. Eric has a curse which I think pairs well with the original but everything that has been added for “more Eric content” just doesn’t make sense. Like I’m sorry that boat scene around the 70-80% mark was ridiculous.
If you’re like me and looking to replace that mermaid sized hole in your heart after watching the remake, this is a fun way to spend an afternoon following your childhood crush.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
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