A review by bookish_aly_cat
When Oceans Rise by Robin Alvarez

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

This was such a beautiful and original reimagining of The Little Mermaid! I was highly invested in Malaya’s story, especially with how realistic it felt. As someone who has gone through similar experiences, I was rooting for her to come through on the other side. I loved how the storyline took unexpected turns, especially after such intense moments. I enjoyed learning about Filipino folklore and how that was woven into the story. The alternate realities aspect of the story was really interesting and kept me engaged. This was a truly a retelling unlike any I’ve read before and it was amazing!