A review by mj_sharps
The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey

3.5

I really liked this - the writing style was really interesting and varied, from David’s creole English to the mermaid’s kind of prose.  I love myths and legends and folklore and the way they shape and influence cultures and communities - and this was a really engaging story reimagining a legend that comes true for the people of Black Conch.  A very different portrayal of a mermaid, compared to the Disney / westernised version.