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tikbook's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Jincey Lumpkin to give me ARC of this book.
Mermaid, murderer in a modern human world. Our mermaid, Gia, is has her own grave for her former lovers. For me personally, it's kind of fresh with the plot like this. Because I never read a book with the main character is the "bad guy". So I'm so excited to read this.
This book has a fast paced plot, so I don't feel bored while reading this. Moreover, I keep wondering whether Gia will change and whether the murder she committed will be exposed or not. I'm also confused when I read this whether I support Gia to change or I want her to be a deterrent because when I read this Gia wasn't that scary.
As I read this we will also see how her latest case disrupted her life. Especially now that she is with Cameron, reading a glimpse of Gia's love life, it appears that Cameron is very different. Gia is not an easy character to like but I can't hate her either. She is independent and strong, especially with the heavy past she faces. I really hope that Gia can change for the better. And Cameron.... reading this it's a shame that Gia is with Cameron. Cameron is a good guy and too good for Gia. Even with Gia's secret, he still accepts it. While reading this, I was worried that Cameron would end tragically too.
Because the setting is in our normal world, like Venice and London. Didn't expect that I would meet a mermaid colony here. Especially when brought into their world. The explanation is good and beautiful, typical of the underwater world.
Mermaid, murderer in a modern human world. Our mermaid, Gia, is has her own grave for her former lovers. For me personally, it's kind of fresh with the plot like this. Because I never read a book with the main character is the "bad guy". So I'm so excited to read this.
This book has a fast paced plot, so I don't feel bored while reading this. Moreover, I keep wondering whether Gia will change and whether the murder she committed will be exposed or not. I'm also confused when I read this whether I support Gia to change or I want her to be a deterrent because when I read this Gia wasn't that scary.
As I read this we will also see how her latest case disrupted her life. Especially now that she is with Cameron, reading a glimpse of Gia's love life, it appears that Cameron is very different. Gia is not an easy character to like but I can't hate her either. She is independent and strong, especially with the heavy past she faces. I really hope that Gia can change for the better. And Cameron.... reading this it's a shame that Gia is with Cameron. Cameron is a good guy and too good for Gia. Even with Gia's secret, he still accepts it. While reading this, I was worried that Cameron would end tragically too.
Because the setting is in our normal world, like Venice and London. Didn't expect that I would meet a mermaid colony here. Especially when brought into their world. The explanation is good and beautiful, typical of the underwater world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexual content
ollie_again's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
2.25
This book is probably something totally different from what I was expecting. One unhinged serial killer mermaid trying to weasel out of consequences of her actions, set in Italy? Alright. Some parts were fun, some ridiculous, sex scenes that came out of the left-field, rich people problems and media drama? Check, check, check, check. For me it was a nice ride overall, but nothing that will stay in my mind for long.
My main issue is with the pacing. The short chapters are easy to get through but I'd say that some parts of the book, especially towards the end, read like snapshots of one's life rather than a cohesive story. Because of that, I didn't care for the characters and while the ending was a great twist, it left me uninterested to continue with the series.
I think this might work for people who want something quick and easy to get through some action, shady mermaids and a dubious main character in the centre of everyone's attention.
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
My main issue is with the pacing. The short chapters are easy to get through but I'd say that some parts of the book, especially towards the end, read like snapshots of one's life rather than a cohesive story. Because of that, I didn't care for the characters and while the ending was a great twist, it left me uninterested to continue with the series.
I think this might work for people who want something quick and easy to get through some action, shady mermaids and a dubious main character in the centre of everyone's attention.
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse and Abortion
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