A review by ctep
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly

2.0

I was extremely intrigued by the synopsis on Goodreads and was quite excited to begin this underwater journey. But please let it be known that while this book is labeled Young Adult it is more for a 10 year old than the typical teen. The story of a young mermaid trying to find her rightful place in the ocean is great, and I can also appreciate the diversity and feminist characters that join her. Unfortunately the story is thick with sea-lingo that Donnelly has created in an effort to immerse the reader in this world making it a chore to try and read the story. While I am interested in seeing the journey these young mermaids go on I'm not completely sure I wish to put in the time to learn more.