Galen is the prince of the Syrena, sent to land to find a girl he’s heard can communicate with fish. Emma is on vacation at the beach. When she runs into Galen—literally, ouch!—both teens sense a connection. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly one with a shark, for Galen to be convinced of Emma’s gifts. Now, if he can only convince Emma that she holds the key to his kingdom . . .Yep, this is a mermaid book. *yawns* Yea, had to force myself to read it. Did I fool anyone yet? Heh... if you know me at all you know I really couldn't wait to "dive" *snort* into this book. Oh yea... Ashley of the Bookish Brunette might be the queen of zombies but I am the queen of mermaids! Oh I like the sound of that.
Told from both Emma and Galen’s points of view, here is a fish-out-of-water story that sparkles with intrigue, humor, and waves of romance.
Okay, now that I have established that I have a full on mermaid fan, I will try to be as impartial as I can while reviewing this book. I will say this book starts out as a fantasy I had as a kid. To find out that you really were a mermaid, you just didn't know it. Of course there is more to it than that and we follow Emma's introduction into a new world as well as following Galen's adventure in finding Emma and learning how to love.
I did feel connected to Emma, but I will admit that I didn't connect with Galen as a swoon-worthy guy at first. I mean he had all the qualifications. Hot... check. Has a great sense of who he is... check. Is able to see beyond himself to the greater good... check. Alpha male who becomes helpless in the face of an alpha female... check. Still, I wasn't convinced until the last part of the book. I think that is when he finally admits his feelings (I'm not giving anything away here, you knew this from the start) and starts being completely truthful with Emma. Oh yea... then I swooned. ;)
I give this PNR YA book 4 stars. It's a great introduction to this series. It doesn't end with a cliffie, but it does open up for the next book which you will want immediately!
My only question left is... didn't Galen miss a Syrena (mermaid)? *points to self* *Ahem!* ;)
I received this ARC from the publisher and no compensation for my review was given.
LOL Queen of Merfolk (I just gave you a promotion--you want to rule over the men too)!
ReplyDeleteSounds like this read was right up your alley! AWESOME!
A bit different from your usual read, I'm glad you found a hottie even if he didn't first come across as swoon-worthy.
ReplyDeleteYou had me a bit worried for a sec there, Melissa! I was bracing for a 2 or 3 stars when you yawned. Glad it worked for you by the end of the book. While the plot is pretty predictable, I'm curious about how the mermaid mythology.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Rummanah, I was a little worried you hated this one as well there in the beginning! So glad that wasn't the case because I really enjoyed this one too, Emma had me dying of laughter that first chapter. And Galen took some time to grow on me as well, but by the end I was a fangirl. No doubt:)
ReplyDeleteAhhh, another hottie that meets all of the checks and balances :D Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved this book! The ending had me gasping! Serously! AHHHH! Can't wait for the next book.
ReplyDeleteThis one is on my soon-to-be-read pile, and I've heard several good things about it from other bloggers as well, so I'm hoping I'll enjoy it like you did.
ReplyDeleteOh I want to read this one! I can't wait, and now that I know you enjoyed it, it's terrible! Love the idea of the queen of mermaids! thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteYA pnr and I have a rocky past..very rocky in fact, I do not know if I dare
ReplyDeleteDude! I'm starting this this week! (I VOW IT!) I've heard REALLY great things so far from all my most trusted resources!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it so much. It didn't really work for me unfortunately. I am still interested enough to know what happens and give the sequel a shot.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed this one. I love the sounds of it, and LOOOVE that trailer. lol. Everytime I see it I have to watch it. :D Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhew! After talking it up so much, I was afraid you weren't going to like it! So you're the mermaid queen??? Well then, I'll be looking to you for all the mermaid review this summer. There are so many out this summer. YAY! I'm a mermaid lover myself! So glad you enjoyed this one. I love the way Galen and Emma met! SMACK! Cheek to chest!
ReplyDeleteHeather
I knew there was something fishy about you! LOL! Oh, I crack myself up. And apparently, I have much lower standards than you because I started swooning over Galen when you called him hot. Who cares about the other stuff?
ReplyDeleteLol, great review Queen of Merfolk! If only it was not YA, I would want to read it!
ReplyDeleteI will admit that I didn't connect with Galen as a swoon-worthy guy at first.
ReplyDeleteGood! Then we don't have to fight over him! Since I was basically falling over myself the entire book... ;)