khylabevibin's review against another edition
4.0
A bit confusing, far fetched and cheesy but not that bad. Reviews on here had me thinking I was about to experience hell with this book.
Biggest struggle with this book would be understanding the setting of Atlantis.
Biggest struggle with this book would be understanding the setting of Atlantis.
hhushaw's review against another edition
3.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. I have always been a big fan of Vali's work, and this one was no different. I did love the take on Atlantis and the lives of these people. The story was well thought out and nice, but I wanted more. Especially the ending I wanted to see what happened next, I wanted to see Vivian move down with Kai and the next step of their lives. I also felt a little was unexplained with Steve and what was found on the Triton. If we had a little more information all around this would have been a four-star book! Nonetheless, this was a great read, and you will enjoy!
khieeae's review against another edition
4.0
A bit confusing, far fetched and cheesy but not that bad. Reviews on here had me thinking I was about to experience hell with this book.
Biggest struggle with this book would be understanding the setting of Atlantis.
Biggest struggle with this book would be understanding the setting of Atlantis.
lildark1's review
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? It's complicated
4.25
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
munleigh's review against another edition
3.0
Kai Merlin, eventually set to take her mother's place as Queen of Atlantis, takes on an assignment of her choice above the sea at the Gulf of Mexico. Vivien Palmer, designated heir to her father's oil company, finds out that Kai is replacing her and that her father has other plans for her. Another task is given to Kai, what happened years ago to two young children had lasting effects on them, and she must right that situation. The two young children are none other than Vivien Palmer and her brother, Frankie Palmer.
From reading the blurb, this was not the type of book I expected. It had an interesting plot but fell short in the delivery. I would've liked to have read more about Kai's world rather than just reading about the people in it.
I felt that there were too many secondary characters and only a few were well fleshed out. The shells seemed to have a lot of power, perhaps one too many uses to be believable even if it is fantasy.
I've read several of Ali Vali works and I must say that Beneath The Waves is not among my favourites.
Review also posted here: http://wp.me/p4Pp9O-kg
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
From reading the blurb, this was not the type of book I expected. It had an interesting plot but fell short in the delivery. I would've liked to have read more about Kai's world rather than just reading about the people in it.
I felt that there were too many secondary characters and only a few were well fleshed out. The shells seemed to have a lot of power, perhaps one too many uses to be believable even if it is fantasy.
I've read several of Ali Vali works and I must say that Beneath The Waves is not among my favourites.
Review also posted here: http://wp.me/p4Pp9O-kg
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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