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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Actual rating 4.5
This was a stunning story about shared trauma as well as generational trauma which as been a themed I have read so much about this year and this was an excellent depiction of those themes. The writing style was excellent and though it was a little underdeveloped character wise the story and themes shone through. I am glad I finally have started my journey with Rivers Solomon and I excited to read more from them.
This was a stunning story about shared trauma as well as generational trauma which as been a themed I have read so much about this year and this was an excellent depiction of those themes. The writing style was excellent and though it was a little underdeveloped character wise the story and themes shone through. I am glad I finally have started my journey with Rivers Solomon and I excited to read more from them.
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An extremely important book about the importance of memory and history. I loved the emotional journey Yetu goes on throughout the book and the parallels between her and Zoti. I also thought that the afterword was very interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Murder
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-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
This is written more from a historian story teller pov instead of the traditional written story. It feels disjointed, haunting, and lonely. It was a good read and I’m interested in more. I would love to find a longer fantasy book with the same premise.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This novella was PROFOUND. I cannot think of a more apt description. Weaving together mermaid lore with African slave history, it explores the trauma of history and the strength of sharing that trauma. Fans of The Sirens by Emilia Hart will enjoy the similarities, along with the added historical slave trade aspects.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Grief
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Violence, War
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Generational Trauma: the Book but with mermaids
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Slavery, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy
Moderate: Blood, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, War
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated