Aquamarine by Alice Hoffman

105 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Best friends Hailey and Claire discover a mermaid at the bottom of the pool at the Capri Beach Club. The sharp-tongued mermaid, named Aquamarine, left her ocean home in search of love on land. But as the summer sun affects Aquamarine, a rescue led...

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Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
hopeful 47%
emotional 41%
funny 35%
adventurous 29%
sad 29%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 17%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 16%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.31

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