The Mermaid's Daughter by Ann Claycomb

The Mermaid's Daughter

Ann Claycomb

426 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A modern-day expansion of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, this unforgettable debut novel weaves a spellbinding tale of magic and the power of love as a descendent of the original mermaid fights the terrible price of saving herself fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 70%
dark 66%
mysterious 48%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 18%
reflective 14%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.78

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