A review by burnoutbooks
The Mermaid of Black Conch: A Love Story by Monique Roffey

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

this was such a perfect romantic and fantastical novella - dark in atmosphere, engaging writing (phonetic Caribbean English requires a bit more focus) - sweet and tragic plot that kept pace and had a great side story