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A review by darquedreamer
The Little Selkie by K.M. Shea
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.