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bookishjosephine's review against another edition
funny
tense
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
4.75
mysticslinky's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cheyannr's review against another edition
1.0
Dnf at 72%
Although this book is labeled for young readers, it contains some mature content such as descriptions of tongue kissing and LGBTQIA characters.
The book also has a lesbian character, she seems to hide the fact that she is a lesbian until she gets caught by her sisters.
The other sister mentioned that she isn't interested in girls or boys or anyone. This is a kids book keep in mind, labeled 4+ on Kindle unlimited.
The book also mentions a 14 year old has lip fillers. That was very weird.
This book may send the message that it's okay to sneak around behind your parents' back, as the main characters overhear their older sister on the phone and follow her to catch her kissing another girl mermaid.
If your looking for a mermaid book skip this one and try reading [b:The Tail Of Emily Windsnap Series 8 Books Collection Set By Liz Kessler|51072497|The Tail Of Emily Windsnap Series 8 Books Collection Set By Liz Kessler|Liz Kessler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565348369l/51072497._SX50_SY75_.jpg|72708435] or just watch H20 just add water.
Although this book is labeled for young readers, it contains some mature content such as descriptions of tongue kissing and LGBTQIA characters.
The book also has a lesbian character, she seems to hide the fact that she is a lesbian until she gets caught by her sisters.
The other sister mentioned that she isn't interested in girls or boys or anyone. This is a kids book keep in mind, labeled 4+ on Kindle unlimited.
The book also mentions a 14 year old has lip fillers. That was very weird.
This book may send the message that it's okay to sneak around behind your parents' back, as the main characters overhear their older sister on the phone and follow her to catch her kissing another girl mermaid.
If your looking for a mermaid book skip this one and try reading [b:The Tail Of Emily Windsnap Series 8 Books Collection Set By Liz Kessler|51072497|The Tail Of Emily Windsnap Series 8 Books Collection Set By Liz Kessler|Liz Kessler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565348369l/51072497._SX50_SY75_.jpg|72708435] or just watch H20 just add water.
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars for this hilarious mermaid story! Laura’s writing is still brilliantly funny for middle grade, and her brand of brash sarcasm just works for me. Plus the joy of a family of mermaids owning and running and fish and chip shop is brilliant.
I really liked Molly, and her adventures in life as a 13 year old mermaid. And the last line in the book, delivered by little sister Minnie, is spit-take hilariousness at its best.
I did want more on mermaid life, and Molly’s colours, and how all the sisters have coped with it all. This very much concentrated more on the impact of the discovery and Molly and Ada’s friendship. But I’m hopeful for all this from book 2 :)
There’s also great lgbt+ rep - lesbian and possibly also ace from my favourite sister, Margot. She’s hilarious, even if some of her pranks aren’t my style, I love that she comes up with them!
I really liked Molly, and her adventures in life as a 13 year old mermaid. And the last line in the book, delivered by little sister Minnie, is spit-take hilariousness at its best.
I did want more on mermaid life, and Molly’s colours, and how all the sisters have coped with it all. This very much concentrated more on the impact of the discovery and Molly and Ada’s friendship. But I’m hopeful for all this from book 2 :)
There’s also great lgbt+ rep - lesbian and possibly also ace from my favourite sister, Margot. She’s hilarious, even if some of her pranks aren’t my style, I love that she comes up with them!
kaylreads's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
thisandthatwithkaren's review against another edition
4.0
The title is what made me want to read this, I’m essentially a landlocked mermaid!
Even though I am in my 50’s I totally enjoyed this story!
Molly Seabrook’s dull seaside life is turned upside down when she turns 13 and is let in on the family secret: she’s PART-MERMAID! While this does explain why her bonkers Mum is always skinny-dipping, Molly isn’t exactly thrilled. She already has to dress as a haddock to promote the family fish ’n’ chip shop, and now this? Growing up is hard enough without sprouting a fish tail in Double Maths, or disguising your gills from the cute boy at the ice cream kiosk.
Join Molly as she navigates the stormy sea of social awkwardness, best friend fallouts and the World's Most Embarrassing Family – all while attempting to hide her (Very Weird) new double identity. Will she sink or swim? You’ll have to wait and SEA . . .
It was humorous, full of friendship struggles we all go through at any age, touched on LGBTQ
Even though I am in my 50’s I totally enjoyed this story!
Molly Seabrook’s dull seaside life is turned upside down when she turns 13 and is let in on the family secret: she’s PART-MERMAID! While this does explain why her bonkers Mum is always skinny-dipping, Molly isn’t exactly thrilled. She already has to dress as a haddock to promote the family fish ’n’ chip shop, and now this? Growing up is hard enough without sprouting a fish tail in Double Maths, or disguising your gills from the cute boy at the ice cream kiosk.
Join Molly as she navigates the stormy sea of social awkwardness, best friend fallouts and the World's Most Embarrassing Family – all while attempting to hide her (Very Weird) new double identity. Will she sink or swim? You’ll have to wait and SEA . . .
It was humorous, full of friendship struggles we all go through at any age, touched on LGBTQ
scribe391's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Set in Little Marmouth Pier, and narrated by thirteen year old Molly Seabrook, Kirkpatrick’s fantasy is funny and age appropriate.
_mbradleyy's review
5.0
This book surprised me in all the best ways!
I knew from the author's other works that it would be funny. However, I didn't expect to be: outright laughing on the train; hit with the friendship feels; be TOTALLY SHIPPING multiple pairings; be freaking out over Middle Grade LGBTQ+ rep; or to be almost in tears at the beautiful sisterly relationships!
This is an amazing book and I can't wait for more of the series and Seabrook sisters 🧡
I knew from the author's other works that it would be funny. However, I didn't expect to be: outright laughing on the train; hit with the friendship feels; be TOTALLY SHIPPING multiple pairings; be freaking out over Middle Grade LGBTQ+ rep; or to be almost in tears at the beautiful sisterly relationships!
This is an amazing book and I can't wait for more of the series and Seabrook sisters 🧡
brittmariasbooks's review
3.0
3 stars
I think I like Laura Steven's YA fiction more compared to her middle-grade fantasy. However, it is still a funny book.
I think I like Laura Steven's YA fiction more compared to her middle-grade fantasy. However, it is still a funny book.