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A review by andromeda_1998
The Mermaid by Christina Henry
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The mermaid is the second book I have read by Christina Henry. I have to say that I like her as an author and I would love to read more books written by her. I personally preferred the ghost tree over the mermaid but I have to be honest and admit that mermaids aren’t my favorite magical beings 😅. But i still liked the mermaid and here are my reasons why:
Plot
The little mermaid meets P.T.Barnum. This book is about Amelia, a mermaid who fell in love with a fisherman and who became a widow when she lost her fisherman to the sea. After years of waiting for his return, she meets Levi, a young man sent by P.T.Barnum to recruit her for Barnum’s museum. When she decides to join the museum to earn some money,
She finds herself gradually getting more stuck in his elaborate plans.
Characters
I loved most of the characters. Amelia is a strong headed woman and I really liked reading about her. She fights for what she beliefs is right and she doesn’t get trampled by the man surrounding her.
Levi is a young men with a lot to learn. He is sweet and caring but I feel
Like he does it because of the wrong reasons. I sometimes felt like he was annoying.
Writing
Christina Henry is a marvelous writer, who has her own way with words. It’s medium/fast paced and it is easy to read.
Storytelling
I did like the story but I felt like some elements didn’t get the pages and love they deserved. The last part of the book was in my opinion disappointing. I felt like it was written to fast.
I would recommend this book to mermaid lovers.
Plot
The little mermaid meets P.T.Barnum. This book is about Amelia, a mermaid who fell in love with a fisherman and who became a widow when she lost her fisherman to the sea. After years of waiting for his return, she meets Levi, a young man sent by P.T.Barnum to recruit her for Barnum’s museum. When she decides to join the museum to earn some money,
She finds herself gradually getting more stuck in his elaborate plans.
Characters
I loved most of the characters. Amelia is a strong headed woman and I really liked reading about her. She fights for what she beliefs is right and she doesn’t get trampled by the man surrounding her.
Levi is a young men with a lot to learn. He is sweet and caring but I feel
Like he does it because of the wrong reasons. I sometimes felt like he was annoying.
Writing
Christina Henry is a marvelous writer, who has her own way with words. It’s medium/fast paced and it is easy to read.
Storytelling
I did like the story but I felt like some elements didn’t get the pages and love they deserved. The last part of the book was in my opinion disappointing. I felt like it was written to fast.
I would recommend this book to mermaid lovers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence