Book provided for Read-to-Review by the author via YA Buddy Read Corner group.
As soon as I just saw cover, I requested this book (even before reading Book provided for Read-to-Review by the author via YA Buddy Read Corner group.
As soon as I just saw cover, I requested this book (even before reading blurb), it is so beautiful, there is no denying in that.
I know story of Poseidon and Amphitrite (Triton’s parents) and we all know story of beloved mermaid Ariel, Triton’s daughter but this is the story of Triton himself. But it is told from a unique POV – Triton’s sea witch lover Serena
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Serena is working as maid in Triton’s palace and has major crush on him, but when he doesn't notice her and his mother Amphitrite insults her, she uses magic to get what she wants.
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It is an amazing story and none of the characters are linear. All characters specially villains (Moira, Serena, Hazel, Casius) have been portrayed in different light and have kaleidoscope of emotions. It was so refreshing to know that a person can react differently under various circumstances.
Every few pages, my feelings for Serena changed. First it was like, get over it, it’s just crush. Then anger and disbelief for what she has done, then happiness for her, and then sadness and bitterness and finally again disbelief and anger. I know that’s lots of emotions in one sentence but that what story is.
(view spoiler)[ It talks about Sea witches transformation from beautiful mermaids to hideous creature Cecaelia, we now know as Sea witches - (hide spoiler)]
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Caution: (view spoiler)[there is no HEA for anyone in this story so if you are expecting Triton with his queen – you’d be disappointed. (hide spoiler)]
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It is wonderful and refreshing story and I’d recommend to people who love mermaids and Disney (of course). ...more
Every time Elias is mentioned, I see Michael Copon from Scorpion King - 2: Rise of a Warrior. If you don’t know who he is, here is preview –
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TheEvery time Elias is mentioned, I see Michael Copon from Scorpion King - 2: Rise of a Warrior. If you don’t know who he is, here is preview –
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The description fits to him. Sadly I could not find Helen I was looking for. I found this and it makes me smile as well-
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So, book is awesome. It is little bit predictable but overall a page turner. It is well written and fast paced. But regardless it is not happy read, meaning there are no flowers or no flowery romance in it.
Here is the problem when you read too much though. Every scene reminds of scene from different novel. For example it is east to relate to Commandant to Voldemort and Cain to Dumbledore.
Also dancing scene reminds me of dancing scene between Maia and Collier of The Banished of Muirwood series. There are so many things I could relate to other novels but regardless the concept feels original and refreshing.
I could point out something I had hard time relating to. For example the word Izzat , means Honor , not in any language it means freedom as author means it to be. There are other examples as well as I can under Hindi and Urdu but I’m not going to do the pin pointing. It was just mildly annoying at times.
It seems strange that even though the series is wildly popular, there is so much of wait for 2nd in one. When 2nd comes, I’ll read it. It was nice read. ...more
♛ Garima ♛
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