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saphfics's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Moderate: Transphobia
tiakiwi's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I read this novella cause I was gonna be in the pool for an hour. It's in that fan fiction style and so its kinda like reading something a teen wrote. It wasn't the book for me.
ghostieberry's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rayofmcfreakinsunshine's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
3.0
myblackbookish_life's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
The use of sign language was cool to see.
Leaving this one unrated because my digital copy had a few typesetting issues, and I personally prefer the story of Cinderella over The Little Mermaid lol
Leaving this one unrated because my digital copy had a few typesetting issues, and I personally prefer the story of Cinderella over The Little Mermaid lol
geo81's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
readwithrhys's review
Removing my rating due to S.T. Lynn not being a Black author
abenteuerlichesoul's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
baedrienne's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a very fun, and simultaneously emotional read! It's a novella, so if you're in the mood for something short this is a great option. The story follows Erika, a Black transgender woman who has been forced to live her life in secret following the death of her mother. On a trip across the ocean, she is thrown into the sea by a superstitious sailor. A sea witch saves her life by turning her into a mermaid, but in the process, Erika loses her voice. She finds her way to an undersea city and meets Princess Ariel. The two quickly become friends, and perhaps more, as they fight to save the city from Ursula.
Although this is a retelling of The Little Mermaid, I found that it had surprises for me, twists on the original story that I enjoyed! We get to see Ariel, Ursula, and King Triton, along with a cast of new characters who add diversity to the original story, and form a beautiful found family for Erika. There were also fun callbacks to the Disney movie as well.
I thought that the author did a beautiful job of worldbuilding within such a short book. I absolutely love Lynn's descriptive style, and as an ocean lover, found myself under the sea! I definitely recommend giving this book a read for an enjoyable adventure.
Although this is a retelling of The Little Mermaid, I found that it had surprises for me, twists on the original story that I enjoyed! We get to see Ariel, Ursula, and King Triton, along with a cast of new characters who add diversity to the original story, and form a beautiful found family for Erika. There were also fun callbacks to the Disney movie as well.
I thought that the author did a beautiful job of worldbuilding within such a short book. I absolutely love Lynn's descriptive style, and as an ocean lover, found myself under the sea! I definitely recommend giving this book a read for an enjoyable adventure.
Moderate: Transphobia
lmaowolf's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5