turtles555 's review for:

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

adventurous dark inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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I enjoyed getting to know the characters. At times I felt I could imagine what might be said next; at other times the MCs surprised or challenged me. I want to know more about Xenobia! Overall, an approachable examination of colonialism and classism.