A review by bladebailey
Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

Call of the Sea holds such incredible representation for fat, queer, and neurodivergent communities as Kenna exists in all of these spaces, her fatness regularly explored as a simple fact while also being weaponized against her by her peers. The Little Mermaid and Brave influences a great deal of Call of the Sea, so any Disney lover will enjoy it but don't worry: the story stands strong on it's own, with complex characters that undergo a great deal of development, and rich settings both on land in Kenna's kingdom and below the surface *wink*. Cameron must fight an uphill battle with Kenna who has faced lots of unkindness from men in the past, but his patience and blatant honesty about his interest make for a really satisfying romance. Rose has launched a really impressive debut here, and I highly recommend reading Call of the Sea. 
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