The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea

Maggie Tokuda-Hall

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas.Aboard the pirate ship Dove, Flora the girl takes on the identity of Florian the man to e...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 55%
hopeful 30%
dark 26%
mysterious 25%
tense 19%
inspiring 14%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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