The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
scarletthills's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
shaekin's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably my favorite in the Beyond the Four Kingdoms set. The plot is fantastic and the character is fun. Glad it seems to be back on track!
themoonphoenix's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.5
nurseshan24's review against another edition
4.0
The Little Mermaid is one of my very favorite fairy tales, and I'm happy to say this is my favorite reimagining of this beautiful story! Melanie Cellier's creative twists brought the story to life for me in a very creative way! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
rebecca_bluedragonskeep_books's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
5.0
sonshinelibrarian's review
4.0
Another solid entry in this fairy tale retelling series. I liked the way Cellier twisted some of the little mermaid plot points and, of course, there is a happily ever after. I didn't really connect with Isla the way I have with others, but I still enjoyed the story.
allie_schick's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
kairosdreaming's review
4.0
I think this is one of my favorites in the series, just based on the different premise and adventure it had as compared to the others. As a remake of the Little Mermaid, I'm sure you can somewhat guess how different it was. And while I always recommend reading a series in order, you probably could get away with reading this as a stand-alone.
Isla has been pretty well stuck at home most of her life. The daughter of the King, their safety lies in their underwater home. While she has negotiated for guard duty that lets her leave those depths, the surface is still unavailable to her, and all she dreams of is the man she secretly rescued one night, and the adventure the surface brings.
Isla was by far the most adventurous heroine we've had so far. She was active and didn't let a whole lot stop her. While her love interest wasn't quite as developed, I still found their story engaging and sweet. I also enjoyed her uncle who accompanied her, as he provided some comic relief and was a great character in his own right.
Like all of these books, this is a quick read. The adventure moves it swiftly along. It's marketed towards young adults, and I would say its entirely appropriate for that age group. It's fun, light reading.
Nice addition to the series! I've continued to enjoy Cellier's books.
Review by M. Reynard 2020
Isla has been pretty well stuck at home most of her life. The daughter of the King, their safety lies in their underwater home. While she has negotiated for guard duty that lets her leave those depths, the surface is still unavailable to her, and all she dreams of is the man she secretly rescued one night, and the adventure the surface brings.
Isla was by far the most adventurous heroine we've had so far. She was active and didn't let a whole lot stop her. While her love interest wasn't quite as developed, I still found their story engaging and sweet. I also enjoyed her uncle who accompanied her, as he provided some comic relief and was a great character in his own right.
Like all of these books, this is a quick read. The adventure moves it swiftly along. It's marketed towards young adults, and I would say its entirely appropriate for that age group. It's fun, light reading.
Nice addition to the series! I've continued to enjoy Cellier's books.
Review by M. Reynard 2020
divensar's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0