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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This book was a lot better than the first one. I enjoyed reading it, the characters started to get rounder and rounder and maybe I started to like Emma too. I hope that in the third book she will act like an adult and not like a 4 year old.
Other than the problem with Emma, the book is really different, it's not my favorite book but it is a breath of fresh air between two more consistent books. I will read the next one because the plot is very intriguing and I really hope it will be just as good, or maybe better than this book. :)
Other than the problem with Emma, the book is really different, it's not my favorite book but it is a breath of fresh air between two more consistent books. I will read the next one because the plot is very intriguing and I really hope it will be just as good, or maybe better than this book. :)
Damn..!!!
Loved Emma and Galden. My favourite is Toraf..:-)
Liked him a lottt.
A good sequel to the first.
Waiting for the next part in series.
Loved Emma and Galden. My favourite is Toraf..:-)
Liked him a lottt.
A good sequel to the first.
Waiting for the next part in series.
Over all not a bad book, but a little bit of a let down from the first. Full review below.
http://rainydayreadingreviews.blogspot.com/2014/04/of-triton-of-poseidon-2-by-anna-banks.html
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3.5
Of Triton picks up right where Of Poseidon leaves off. This book has a lot of Syrena politics throughout. It's definitely interesting to see how their governments deal with issues that arise.
Emma has a lot of angst going on in this book. She doesn't know where she stands on land, or in the water. She also questions everything she thought she knew. She doesn't understand the actions of her mother. She also doesn't know how to deal with that. Galen did a lot of growing up I think in this book. He has learned that while he thinks with his heart, he also needs to use his brain.
The storyline didn't grab me as much as it did in Of Poseidon. But it still kept my attention. Toraf and Rayna are still my favorite characters in these books. There's also betrayal, which always adds some juiciness.
I'm not sure if there will be an other book following this. There very well could be, but we will see. Even though I wasn't sucked into the plot, I still enjoyed it. If there are more books, I will read them to see where Emma and Galen's journey leads us.
Of Triton picks up right where Of Poseidon leaves off. This book has a lot of Syrena politics throughout. It's definitely interesting to see how their governments deal with issues that arise.
Emma has a lot of angst going on in this book. She doesn't know where she stands on land, or in the water. She also questions everything she thought she knew. She doesn't understand the actions of her mother. She also doesn't know how to deal with that. Galen did a lot of growing up I think in this book. He has learned that while he thinks with his heart, he also needs to use his brain.
The storyline didn't grab me as much as it did in Of Poseidon. But it still kept my attention. Toraf and Rayna are still my favorite characters in these books. There's also betrayal, which always adds some juiciness.
I'm not sure if there will be an other book following this. There very well could be, but we will see. Even though I wasn't sucked into the plot, I still enjoyed it. If there are more books, I will read them to see where Emma and Galen's journey leads us.
Thoughts:
EEEEEEKKK it was just as good as the first one I was really intrigued & I didn't expect what was coming at all! If you've read the first one you will definitely enjoy this one. I'm so pumped for the next book to come out & how the story will continue. Again wouldn't recommend to anyone under the age of 14.
Content:
Violence: ** Minor (Mention of war between humans & Syrena, stabbing with a whale with a harpoon, drowning an island, shooting at a car & a person getting shot in the foot)
Drugs/Alcohol: None
Inappropriate Language: * Minor (jacka**, da**, & bi Sexual Content: *** Moderate (Lots of kissing, thoughts about kissing & the smell of skin &, the mention of thinking someone's sexy, male character pulling female character into his lap & kissing her, then being taken up into a room to talk about what happened, there's a scene when the 2 main characters are kissing & hands go up one's shirt but they're interrupted by the grandfather & told to cut it out, then causing the male character to realize he needs to be careful when around the female, talk of honoring the law of not mating till after a proper ceremony)
Magic/Spells: * Minor (The Gifts of Poseidon & Triton, Gift of Poseidon is being able to control all sea life in order to help the Syrena survive, Gifts of Triton is being able to control of the ocean, as well as speed
EEEEEEKKK it was just as good as the first one I was really intrigued & I didn't expect what was coming at all! If you've read the first one you will definitely enjoy this one. I'm so pumped for the next book to come out & how the story will continue. Again wouldn't recommend to anyone under the age of 14.
Content:
Violence: ** Minor (Mention of war between humans & Syrena, stabbing with a whale with a harpoon, drowning an island, shooting at a car & a person getting shot in the foot)
Drugs/Alcohol: None
Inappropriate Language: * Minor (jacka**, da**, & bi Sexual Content: *** Moderate (Lots of kissing, thoughts about kissing & the smell of skin &, the mention of thinking someone's sexy, male character pulling female character into his lap & kissing her, then being taken up into a room to talk about what happened, there's a scene when the 2 main characters are kissing & hands go up one's shirt but they're interrupted by the grandfather & told to cut it out, then causing the male character to realize he needs to be careful when around the female, talk of honoring the law of not mating till after a proper ceremony)
Magic/Spells: * Minor (The Gifts of Poseidon & Triton, Gift of Poseidon is being able to control all sea life in order to help the Syrena survive, Gifts of Triton is being able to control of the ocean, as well as speed
#booktubeathon Wowowowow. So much better than the first book. This is also the first book I've completed for the Booktube-A-Thon, so YAY! I'm planning on doing a review of the entire series (and a video book talk) once I finish the third and final book, in case you were curious.
These books are so much fun!
WHAT I LIKED:
-This picked up right where the last book left off and hit the ground running.
-More mermaid lore! This took place mostly in the mermaid world, and I enjoyed meeting more characters and seeing more mermaid interactions.
-Any miscommunication between characters was resolved fairly quickly and none of the drama felt overly drawn out.
-On the same note, this book was short and fast paced. It didn't feel like anything was added in just to make it longer.
-The characters we know and love from the first book are back in all their glory. They are such a funny, loveable bunch of characters and I was happy to see them again.
WHAT I DISLIKED:
- Yes, sometimes Galen seems a lot like Edward Cullen in his over-protectiveness. He has his reasons, and I understand them, but it still can get annoying.
Overall, I loved this book just as much as the first one. These are great books to get anyone out of a reading slump. So fast paced and fun. I cannot wait to round out the series with Of Neptune.
WHAT I LIKED:
-This picked up right where the last book left off and hit the ground running.
-More mermaid lore! This took place mostly in the mermaid world, and I enjoyed meeting more characters and seeing more mermaid interactions.
-Any miscommunication between characters was resolved fairly quickly and none of the drama felt overly drawn out.
-On the same note, this book was short and fast paced. It didn't feel like anything was added in just to make it longer.
-The characters we know and love from the first book are back in all their glory. They are such a funny, loveable bunch of characters and I was happy to see them again.
WHAT I DISLIKED:
- Yes, sometimes Galen seems a lot like Edward Cullen in his over-protectiveness. He has his reasons, and I understand them, but it still can get annoying.
Overall, I loved this book just as much as the first one. These are great books to get anyone out of a reading slump. So fast paced and fun. I cannot wait to round out the series with Of Neptune.
I doubt between 2.5 and 3 Stars
The first 75% just wasnt good, it was predictable and extremely fast paced.
However, I liked the last 25%
The first 75% just wasnt good, it was predictable and extremely fast paced.
However, I liked the last 25%
While I did enjoy this book for the most part, it wasn’t nearly as good as the first one in the series. I am still very intrigued by the whole concept though so major points to the author for drawing me in like that! I thought the story got a little too complicated and convoluted in this instalment, I started getting confused with all the different names and craziness going on. It got quite hard to keep track of and affected my enjoyment a bit. I am still curious enough to continue with the third book though!
I really enjoyed Of Poseidon, the first book in Anna Banks' mermaid series, despite a few hesitations. And I don't think it's just because I've been obsessed with mermaids since I was a child. That seems to have been confirmed for me this week when I read Of Triton and liked it at least as much.
When Of Triton begins, Emma's life is in an upheaval, and she's not happy about it. As the only half-blood Syrena alive, she is realizing just how alone she is in the world. Her human father is dead, as is her best friend, and she doesn't have many attachments left on land. Still, that's where she's always lived, and the place she considers home. Emma's boyfriend Galen is a Syrena, and she's just discovered that her mother is the long lost Syrena princess. But Emma doesn't fully fit into their world either. She also resents her mom for lying to her about who she is. I will admit that I was totally with Emma when she threw a few tantrums at the start of the book - thankfully she realizes she needs to grow up a bit, before they got annoying.
I had a great time being back in Emma and Galen's heads again. Both of their voices are engaging and made me laugh out loud at times. Their perspectives are also both distinct and integral to the telling of this story. Emma continues to be feisty and strong willed, and Galen is protective and determined. I really liked seeing how well they understand and handle each other. They are both willing to take risks to keep the other (and their families) safe, but thankfully they were each able to do that without making transparently stupid decisions in the name of 'protecting' the other. Galen understands Emma and her moods, and he tempers her without undermining her independence, while Emma respects Galen without being a floor mat. Emma and Galen's relationship is much more settled now, which is good because they have bigger issues to focus on than each other. (Don't worry there are some swoony moments in here too).
I think one reason why I like this series so much is its great cast of characters. In addition to Emma and Galen, Rayna, Toraf, Grom and Nalia are back. It was amusing to see how Galen's siblings tend to chose similar types of mates, because they all mirrored the spirited female/steadier male counterpart model. Rachel and all her mob learned talents, continues to be one of the best parts of this series, but Toraf and especially Grom stood out to me in this installment. At least one other amusing relative shows up as well. As I was hoping for after the first book, the characters spend a lot more time in the Syrena world in Of Triton.
While the plot in Of Poseidon was largely focused on introducing the characters and figuring out Emma and her mother's identities, Of Triton is about the aftermath of those revelations. Namely, what will happen now that Nalia, the Poseidon princess, has been found, and how will they best keep Emma safe. Revealing that Nalia is alive launches the usually peaceful Syrena into a fierce political debate with all the ruthlessness and diplomacy of humans. I though this was a realistic and fascinating plot turn. However, in the end many of these issues were solved superficially, not really addressing all Emma's internal questions about the Royals and Syrena laws. I wish that there had been a little more upheaval and change, but hopefully that will come to play in book 3.
Of Triton is much more of a plot driven story than Of Poseidon, but its short 250 pages kept me reading quickly. Although there is something pretty shocking that happens at the end of this book, I was expecting a different kind of revelation to give this story a bigger impact. But even as is, I had a great time reading this book. Of Triton ends on a settled note, but I'm hoping Of Neptune confronts some of the deeper lingering questions.
Love Triangle Factor: None
Cliffhanger Scale: Low
See this and other reviews on my blog Love is not a triangle
When Of Triton begins, Emma's life is in an upheaval, and she's not happy about it. As the only half-blood Syrena alive, she is realizing just how alone she is in the world. Her human father is dead, as is her best friend, and she doesn't have many attachments left on land. Still, that's where she's always lived, and the place she considers home. Emma's boyfriend Galen is a Syrena, and she's just discovered that her mother is the long lost Syrena princess. But Emma doesn't fully fit into their world either. She also resents her mom for lying to her about who she is. I will admit that I was totally with Emma when she threw a few tantrums at the start of the book - thankfully she realizes she needs to grow up a bit, before they got annoying.
I had a great time being back in Emma and Galen's heads again. Both of their voices are engaging and made me laugh out loud at times. Their perspectives are also both distinct and integral to the telling of this story. Emma continues to be feisty and strong willed, and Galen is protective and determined. I really liked seeing how well they understand and handle each other. They are both willing to take risks to keep the other (and their families) safe, but thankfully they were each able to do that without making transparently stupid decisions in the name of 'protecting' the other. Galen understands Emma and her moods, and he tempers her without undermining her independence, while Emma respects Galen without being a floor mat. Emma and Galen's relationship is much more settled now, which is good because they have bigger issues to focus on than each other. (Don't worry there are some swoony moments in here too).
I think one reason why I like this series so much is its great cast of characters. In addition to Emma and Galen, Rayna, Toraf, Grom and Nalia are back. It was amusing to see how Galen's siblings tend to chose similar types of mates, because they all mirrored the spirited female/steadier male counterpart model. Rachel and all her mob learned talents, continues to be one of the best parts of this series, but Toraf and especially Grom stood out to me in this installment. At least one other amusing relative shows up as well. As I was hoping for after the first book, the characters spend a lot more time in the Syrena world in Of Triton.
While the plot in Of Poseidon was largely focused on introducing the characters and figuring out Emma and her mother's identities, Of Triton is about the aftermath of those revelations. Namely, what will happen now that Nalia, the Poseidon princess, has been found, and how will they best keep Emma safe. Revealing that Nalia is alive launches the usually peaceful Syrena into a fierce political debate with all the ruthlessness and diplomacy of humans. I though this was a realistic and fascinating plot turn. However, in the end many of these issues were solved superficially, not really addressing all Emma's internal questions about the Royals and Syrena laws. I wish that there had been a little more upheaval and change, but hopefully that will come to play in book 3.
Of Triton is much more of a plot driven story than Of Poseidon, but its short 250 pages kept me reading quickly. Although there is something pretty shocking that happens at the end of this book, I was expecting a different kind of revelation to give this story a bigger impact. But even as is, I had a great time reading this book. Of Triton ends on a settled note, but I'm hoping Of Neptune confronts some of the deeper lingering questions.
Love Triangle Factor: None
Cliffhanger Scale: Low
See this and other reviews on my blog Love is not a triangle