A review by sophiareadswaytoomuch
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant

adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. While I'm pretty far from being a scientist, most of the more 'hard science' based parts were relatively easy to follow, and I didn't notice any glaring inaccuracies that would have distracted me from the story. The
mermaid
mythology mentioned throughout is interwoven quite neatly with the sci fi elements, and it all feels quite plausible while still maintaining elements of horror and fantasy. 

I got quite attached to the cast of characters, and the changes in narrator were handled very well. McGuire also doesn't shy away from having bad things happen to the current POV character, which I think was a good choice. The characters were all quite fleshed out, even the ones who were only seen briefly. They responded realistically in the situations they were in, and the switching perspectives did very well in maintaining the feeling of the novel's scope.

I also quite liked the framing device of the documentary and occasional 'found footage' esque bits and pieces. The plot takes a while to pick up, but the time taken to establish characters, motivations, and the setting really makes the payoff that much better. 

Overall, this book is lots of fun, decently spooky, and well written. I highly recommend it. Especially for fans of mermaids, horror, and the occasional slasher movie. 
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