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Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol

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maiakobabe's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious fast-paced

3.0

This original fairytale opens with teenage Jane mourning the recent death of her parents, after she already lost her younger brother to the sea as a child. Because there's no male heir, Jane's horrible cousin will be kicking her out of the house in a week. The only option she can see is marrying within the week so that she can access her dowry. So Jane walks down to the fishing village below her manor and proposes to a beautiful but shallow fisherman's son. He accepts- then is immediately lured under the waves by a mermaid. Jane runs into the town asking for help but only an old woman with witchy vibes is willing to aid her. The crone gives Jane a potion so she can breathe underwater, a stone which will allow her to walk on the bottom of the ocean, and a shawl to keep her warm in the depths. So armed, Jane walks into the sea after the boy who feels like her only hope. Under the waves she encounters allies and enemies, learns the true power of her own will, and realizes she might have more choices than she's realized.

amber_t's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

karenm87's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective

4.0

sleepylittlebrain's review against another edition

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adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

gregoryreadscomics's review against another edition

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5.0

An adorable adventure that teaches you that it’s what’s inside that counts! Your worth is not truly measured by what is on the outside but the strength of your character! A perfect fun and easy read!