jessika_enns's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
hollydunndesign's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
evelynyle_88's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, and Slavery
Minor: Sexual assault and Homophobia
tadhgpro's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
emhinse's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.25
francescamcm's review against another edition
5.0
I finished Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s “The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea” and I am in tears. This is an incredible story with a beautiful magic system and world that feels so real. Flora and Evelyn are some of my favourite characters who pulled me in again and again, rooting for them and their story. I highly recommend checking this out, especially the audiobook (so well acted). 5/5 ⭐️
matandrub's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
adeledelion's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book because 1) I found it miraculously in a used bookstore in San Jose minutes before I had to run to get my bus 2) I’d heard it was at least a little bit trans and 3) I liked the cover. I really did not like the writing, and I struggled with the violence, which felt too intense for YA, but there was enough that I liked a lot for this to be worth the read. Things I liked: queer and trans characters, mermaids, witches, magic, the ocean, the interesting alternative colonial world, some cute romance and adventure tropes, fairy tale-ish qualities
taylorrose's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
courtsport's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
Genderqueer pirate, sapphic heiress, mermaids, witches. Beautifully written. I bought the hardcover after reading a library copy, I was that entranced with this novel.