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darquedreamer's review
5.0
The Little Selkie is magically enchanting. It sparkles with humor, intrigue, and fantasy. This one will wash over your heart like a shimmering ocean tide.
I adored this retelling! I loved the mythology of the selkies being added to the original tale of The Little Mermaid. I loved the feeling of the story and the humor and beauty!
Once again, Shea has impressed me with the beauty of her faerie tale skills. I felt like this one pulled at my heart a little more since I have a fond love of the beach and the ocean (though I don't go in the water because there are sharks...). I felt Dylan's longing for the sea while she was on land in her human form.
The imagery and descriptiveness of the story was spellbinding! The whole thing played out in my mind as if I was watching a movie. The world was described so beautifully without being over done. I could see the characters in my mind, and just felt my heart floating in a sea of happiness while I read!
Dylan was such a fun character. She had hints of Ariel mixed in with a very humorous personality. She was brazen, beautiful, and driven. And, I loved how kind and brave she was! She had an immense hunger for love, life, the ocean, and food (haha, yes food!). She was quirky and witty, and was a fair match to keep the prince on his toes!
Prince Callan was one of my favorite princes from Shea's stories. He was bold, kind, and inquisitive. He cared deeply for his family, and had a great judge of character. I loved how he stuck up for Dylan, and how he enjoyed dancing.
And, oh my gosh, Cagney and Dooley were my favorites! They were such an odd, hilarious couple. Dooley was flamboyant and flattering! Cagney was a great friend and voice of reason.
The story of The Little Selkie was intriguing and fantastical. It held the beauty of the original tale, and the Disney version, and glimmered with its own originality and magic. I loved the ebb and flow of the plot with the exciting twists. It was lyrical and captivating like a siren's song.
Thank you to the author for sending me this free e-copy in exchange for my honest review, and as part of my Faerie Tale Friday posts.
I adored this retelling! I loved the mythology of the selkies being added to the original tale of The Little Mermaid. I loved the feeling of the story and the humor and beauty!
Once again, Shea has impressed me with the beauty of her faerie tale skills. I felt like this one pulled at my heart a little more since I have a fond love of the beach and the ocean (though I don't go in the water because there are sharks...). I felt Dylan's longing for the sea while she was on land in her human form.
The imagery and descriptiveness of the story was spellbinding! The whole thing played out in my mind as if I was watching a movie. The world was described so beautifully without being over done. I could see the characters in my mind, and just felt my heart floating in a sea of happiness while I read!
Dylan was such a fun character. She had hints of Ariel mixed in with a very humorous personality. She was brazen, beautiful, and driven. And, I loved how kind and brave she was! She had an immense hunger for love, life, the ocean, and food (haha, yes food!). She was quirky and witty, and was a fair match to keep the prince on his toes!
Prince Callan was one of my favorite princes from Shea's stories. He was bold, kind, and inquisitive. He cared deeply for his family, and had a great judge of character. I loved how he stuck up for Dylan, and how he enjoyed dancing.
And, oh my gosh, Cagney and Dooley were my favorites! They were such an odd, hilarious couple. Dooley was flamboyant and flattering! Cagney was a great friend and voice of reason.
The story of The Little Selkie was intriguing and fantastical. It held the beauty of the original tale, and the Disney version, and glimmered with its own originality and magic. I loved the ebb and flow of the plot with the exciting twists. It was lyrical and captivating like a siren's song.
Thank you to the author for sending me this free e-copy in exchange for my honest review, and as part of my Faerie Tale Friday posts.
katherinejensen00's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
What if the little mermaid wasn't a mermaid, but a selkie (a person who can use a pelt to turn into a seal or sea lion) with a voice that controls the most powerful water magic in the kingdom? What if someone captured her pelt and denied her the ability to transform and go back home?
Dylan is headstrong, passionate, loyal, determined, creative, and plain-spoken. She will stop at nothing to gain her freedom and find a way to save her people from the sea witch who threatens them. But sometimes while gathering information and working a long game to save the day, one meets interesting friends including a prince. The Little Selkie manages to have serious threats while also remaining light-hearted and playful. The prince is a bit more passive than some of the other princes in the series, but he is still clever and kind. The romance is a clean slow burn. The side characters feature heavily and are utterly amazing. It is also a good idea to read this book with snacks around as the descriptions of the food are tantalizing. This book can be read on its own without too many spoilers or as part of the Timeless Fairy Tale Series.
This would be a fun read for those who like The Little Mermaid, fairy tale retellings, clean romance, non-gory fights, significant side characters, adventure, playful banter, fate of the kingdom level stakes, and a little bit of magic.
Dylan is headstrong, passionate, loyal, determined, creative, and plain-spoken. She will stop at nothing to gain her freedom and find a way to save her people from the sea witch who threatens them. But sometimes while gathering information and working a long game to save the day, one meets interesting friends including a prince. The Little Selkie manages to have serious threats while also remaining light-hearted and playful. The prince is a bit more passive than some of the other princes in the series, but he is still clever and kind. The romance is a clean slow burn. The side characters feature heavily and are utterly amazing. It is also a good idea to read this book with snacks around as the descriptions of the food are tantalizing. This book can be read on its own without too many spoilers or as part of the Timeless Fairy Tale Series.
This would be a fun read for those who like The Little Mermaid, fairy tale retellings, clean romance, non-gory fights, significant side characters, adventure, playful banter, fate of the kingdom level stakes, and a little bit of magic.
deanie's review against another edition
4.0
This is a retelling of The Little Mermaid, which Dylan, the selkie main character would hate, because she doesn't have that high of an opinion of flighty mermaids. Dylan's a much stronger character than Ariel is (at least in the Disney version). She doesn't fall in love with the prince until she gets to know him, and is forced to be on land because her pelt has been stolen (keeping her from returning to sea lion form). She asks an enchantress to take her voice away to keep her from being forced to use her magic to protect her pelt, and kisses the hero to end her mute enchantment. Still, the plot meanders a bit and sometimes gets bogged down. It's not perfect, but it's a good fairy tale retelling.
lawsam's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
4.75
jeaniedew's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Kind of slow, unsatisfied ending with side character romances, bittersweet ending
cmbohn's review
5.0
I thought this was going to be a straight forward retelling of The Little Mermaid, but it was more. I loved Dylan's character - she's impulsive, she's honest, she's brave and she does hesitate to be herself. One of the best of the series.
dogs_and_books's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
pattycica's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
destiel74's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It wasn't as fun as the Little Mermaid by Aya Ling. It had a few unique characters but otherwise, it was pretty dull.
867_5309's review
4.0
This is my favorite fairy tale series. I am truly hoping there are more Timeless Fairy Tales in the works because there are many more stories I want to hear. The Little Selkie is a retelling of The Little Mermaid with a twist. The story has strong feminine characters and unusual magical elements.