You know how a book cover just pulls you in sometimes? And you can’t look away because the art is just so stinking beautiful?!? No? Well, as an artist and book-lover I tend to obsess about covers sometimes. And this cover is no exception! Look at it!!!! (It looks like one of those paper cut-out artworks)
Anyways, this book is s rewrite of The Little Mermaid. But instead of her story, the book is about her niece and restoring the peace between the ocean and land. Set in 1912 during the rise (and fall) of the Titanic, Mairin is the next queen of the sea. But her people are trapped below the water with no way to breach the surface… Unless Mairin breaks the curse left on her people after her aunt died. To do so she must trust the very sea witch that cursed the Little Mermaid, gain legs and win the heart of the grandson of the Prince. Then her people will be set free. Easy right?
This book was amazing!!!!!!!! I mean I am completely obsessed and I need the rest of the series! There is romance in the book, adventure above and below the water, action, suspense and a little bit of magic. The book has a lot of the original story in it, which I really like. If you don’t know the original story of The Little Mermaid, then this book may confuse you. (However, this book is for girls 16 and up in my opinion. The original story is a bit dark and so is the Titanic.)
Now there is violence in this book. The book is about the Titanic so people so die, drown and freeze. The Little Mermaid story talks about how for a merperson to walk on land they will feel like they are walking on broken glass and bleed. Not to much blood mentioned but it is there. Also the merpeople don’t wear clothes because their scales cover everything including their torsos, arms and neck. So nothing is inappropriate in the book, but the story is still a bit dark in places due to the death so 16 and up.
Over all, I am completely obsessed with this series and I totally suggest it! I really loved the mention of God throughout the book and how the merpeople learn to forgive and love again. I just love it!!!