redlipstickandreading 's review for:

The Voice of the Ocean by Kelsey Impicciche

3.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I feel like my reads have been so hit and miss lately! I was excited for this because I love Kelsey Impicciche (Single Girl does the 100 Baby Challenge in Sims was my jam) and was excited to see what she brought to a novel. Unfortunately, this wasn't as entertaining as just her being herself. This is a little mermaid retelling with the Prince being the Prince of the Pirates and a race to find a magical isle. Which all sounds great but this book felt SO SLOW. I debated DNF-ing it a few times but ultimately because I hate not finishing books I persevered. The story did get better in the last 25% but ultimately didn't save it. All the 'foreshadowing' felt really heavy handed so the twist wasn't surprising at all. I loved the pirate crew as found family aspect but ultimately I cared much more about those side characters than either of the two leads. I bumped it up from a 2.5 to a 3 for those characters and the dog sidekick.