The Mermaid's Daughter by Ann Claycomb

The Mermaid's Daughter

Ann Claycomb

426 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ dark emotional sad medium-paced
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A modern-day expansion of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, this unforgettable debut novel weaves a spellbinding tale of magic and the power of love as a descendent of the original mermaid fights the terrible price of saving herself fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
dark 70%
sad 67%
mysterious 47%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 17%
tense 14%
reflective 11%
challenging 8%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.78

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