A review by victoriarad
Aquamarine by Alice Hoffman

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Aww the book that inspired one of my all time favorite movies!! Hate to say it, but the movie was better!? 
I really needed like a happy little escapist warm and fuzzy story and this delivered. Fun to see the differences between the book and movie. But GIRL - why is Raymond NOT a lifeguard? A snack shack guy? No way that's no where near as perfect as a lifeguard who falls in love with a mermaid. That's a match made in heaven. 
Loved the whimsy of middle grade writing though, just on the cusp where magic can be real. Nothing like it.