A review by 1moodreader
American Mermaid by Julia Langbein

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Don't be fooled by the beachy cover, this book is more than a summer read. 

🏆What I liked:

• It was a really interesting story and the pacing was good. It almost feels like this story could happen somewhere in California. 
• I loved that the MC, Penelope, was a teacher. 
• Langbein does get into Hollywood greed/influence and the impacts it has on stories for/by women.
• Some people may not like the ending and in way I don't either- but I totally understand it. 

🚩What I didn't like:

• This story isn't really about the mermaid, but more so about the author who created her- reverse Frankenstein.