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Of Triton
by Anna Banks
This review originally appeared on Book Brats on May 17, 2013.
Last year, I read Of Poseidon, the first book in this series. While I enjoyed the many laughs that the spunky main character, Emma, provided, there was one thing that did bother me. That one thing was the dynamic between Galen’s sister, Rayna, and his best friend, Toraf. The arranged marriage aspect just wasn’t my cup of tea, especially considering the way it was enacted. Thankfully, things seemed to have improved. We’ll just say that it’s a good thing Rayna actually wanted to be with Toraf all along. I still don’t like how it came about, but I’m trying to look on the bright side.
That being said, I really enjoyed Emma and Galen in Of Triton. Their relationship has greatly improved from Of Poseidon. Galen isn’t as overbearing, Emma is more independent, and Emma really comes into her own. Not only that, but we get to find out what the gifts of Triton will finally be revealed and the gifts of Poseidon are displayed in all their glory. It all makes for a thrilling culmination that I really enjoyed the most out of any other part of the book.
There is a wide array of events and emotions throughout Of Triton. From heartbreak to betrayal, you can find it all. There is even an emotional reunion laced throughout the story. The villain is truly insidious in his ambition and greed and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. In the background you will find the underwater world of the Syrena, a serene yet dangerous world filled with all the things you would imagine (fish, whales, dolphins, and more) and the things you wouldn’t (namely the Syrena and their underwater territories). It was definitely an asset to the story.
Though I’ve become a little burned out when it comes to mermaid books, Of Triton provided a nice reading experience. With a good dose of humor, Emma makes the narrative sparkle. The confrontations are riveting and the emotions are well presented. Overall, I found Of Triton to be a very enjoyable story, one which I wouldn’t mind continuing with.
Last year, I read Of Poseidon, the first book in this series. While I enjoyed the many laughs that the spunky main character, Emma, provided, there was one thing that did bother me. That one thing was the dynamic between Galen’s sister, Rayna, and his best friend, Toraf. The arranged marriage aspect just wasn’t my cup of tea, especially considering the way it was enacted. Thankfully, things seemed to have improved. We’ll just say that it’s a good thing Rayna actually wanted to be with Toraf all along. I still don’t like how it came about, but I’m trying to look on the bright side.
That being said, I really enjoyed Emma and Galen in Of Triton. Their relationship has greatly improved from Of Poseidon. Galen isn’t as overbearing, Emma is more independent, and Emma really comes into her own. Not only that, but we get to find out what the gifts of Triton will finally be revealed and the gifts of Poseidon are displayed in all their glory. It all makes for a thrilling culmination that I really enjoyed the most out of any other part of the book.
There is a wide array of events and emotions throughout Of Triton. From heartbreak to betrayal, you can find it all. There is even an emotional reunion laced throughout the story. The villain is truly insidious in his ambition and greed and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. In the background you will find the underwater world of the Syrena, a serene yet dangerous world filled with all the things you would imagine (fish, whales, dolphins, and more) and the things you wouldn’t (namely the Syrena and their underwater territories). It was definitely an asset to the story.
Though I’ve become a little burned out when it comes to mermaid books, Of Triton provided a nice reading experience. With a good dose of humor, Emma makes the narrative sparkle. The confrontations are riveting and the emotions are well presented. Overall, I found Of Triton to be a very enjoyable story, one which I wouldn’t mind continuing with.