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gracekalli's review
5.0
I recently finished reading Blue Water which is an amazing reverse twist on the Little Mermaid tale. If you've read any of her reverse fairy tales, you know that they're not your average stories. This is the 2nd installment in this world and Ari and Erica are working out the kinks in their relationship. Erica is a Princess who has discovered so much more than she ever thought was possible about the Ocean. She has always heard the call of the water, but until she met Ari, she never knew or expected the truth. She never knew mermaids or mermen existed. And she definitely never knew she'd fall for one. Ari and Erica are determined to figure out how to make it work but between her Kingdom, the underwater Kingdom, and the newest crisis befalling both, time may not be on their side. Anyone who got favors from the sea witch is falling ill and possibly dying. Nobody in their Kingdoms know magic, and they have to search out legends and myths for help. You're going to love this story. Definitely 5 stars and two thumbs up from me. I cannot wait for the next one.
buttercupsobsession's review
3.0
I received an advanced copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This story picks up shortly after the first book. The sea witch is dead and Ari and Erica are attempting to figure out how their relationship is going to work. Erica is still heir to her kingdom and preparing to be Queen one day, however she is bonded to Ari and exploring her feelings for him. The unofficial couple continues to spend as much time together as they can until Erica's father falls sick of an unexplained illness. When the mermaids of Havfrue and Erica's mother all fall sick unexpectedly, Erica expects that while the sea witch is dead her magic still lingers. Erica embarks on a quest to save both kingdoms and the people she is supposed to serve and protect as Queen.
As with the first book I really liked the mythology and magical aspect of the storyline. It adds a nice twist to the reverse fairytale/retelling aspect of the story. This reads as YA, so the characters feel a bit impulsive and immature at times, but you have to remember that they are in fact just that. Their actions are fitting, and they do grow and develop from their experiences which is what I look for. The plot moves along at a decent pace as well. This is a fun story and I am enjoying where it is headed. I'm looking forward to Erica and Ari's next adventure in book 3.
This story picks up shortly after the first book. The sea witch is dead and Ari and Erica are attempting to figure out how their relationship is going to work. Erica is still heir to her kingdom and preparing to be Queen one day, however she is bonded to Ari and exploring her feelings for him. The unofficial couple continues to spend as much time together as they can until Erica's father falls sick of an unexplained illness. When the mermaids of Havfrue and Erica's mother all fall sick unexpectedly, Erica expects that while the sea witch is dead her magic still lingers. Erica embarks on a quest to save both kingdoms and the people she is supposed to serve and protect as Queen.
As with the first book I really liked the mythology and magical aspect of the storyline. It adds a nice twist to the reverse fairytale/retelling aspect of the story. This reads as YA, so the characters feel a bit impulsive and immature at times, but you have to remember that they are in fact just that. Their actions are fitting, and they do grow and develop from their experiences which is what I look for. The plot moves along at a decent pace as well. This is a fun story and I am enjoying where it is headed. I'm looking forward to Erica and Ari's next adventure in book 3.
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