tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post4825253547378448475..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: The Mermaid's Secret by Katie SchickelMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-17984812595847473832016-08-17T13:14:35.004-06:002016-08-17T13:14:35.004-06:00Wasn't too bad so that helped. Plus she did pu...Wasn't too bad so that helped. Plus she did pull herself out of it. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-36380598110788990582016-08-17T13:14:14.222-06:002016-08-17T13:14:14.222-06:00It actually does have a lot of mermaid stuff(?) in...It actually does have a lot of mermaid stuff(?) in it. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-33079260934197460912016-08-17T04:06:43.166-06:002016-08-17T04:06:43.166-06:00I like a mermaid read too! But whiney characters c...I like a mermaid read too! But whiney characters can get annoying! Good to see you could look past that.Naomi Hophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049789815791387123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-27433608289382831222016-08-15T17:51:35.122-06:002016-08-15T17:51:35.122-06:00It doesn't sound like it's much of a merma...It doesn't sound like it's much of a mermaid tale. But I'm glad the story had a strong family influence. Sounds like a good one.Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-70125693260260374822016-08-15T16:36:02.580-06:002016-08-15T16:36:02.580-06:00They are hard to write for some reason. I have fou...They are hard to write for some reason. I have found a few fortunately. I can deal with whiney if there is growth.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-53979045713327557822016-08-15T16:34:52.482-06:002016-08-15T16:34:52.482-06:00:) I knew I'd get ya with that. :D:) I knew I'd get ya with that. :DMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-67791286271008547382016-08-15T16:34:09.156-06:002016-08-15T16:34:09.156-06:00Oh I think this one you will like. It totally had ...Oh I think this one you will like. It totally had a chick lit vibe to it.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-45435165113224356102016-08-15T16:33:46.338-06:002016-08-15T16:33:46.338-06:00Yea, it wasn't too bad, but enough that I took...Yea, it wasn't too bad, but enough that I took notice. She had growth so it bothered me even less.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-38970702951815054572016-08-15T16:32:58.076-06:002016-08-15T16:32:58.076-06:00YaY! Wait... laugh with me or at me? ;) LOLYaY! Wait... laugh with me or at me? ;) LOLMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-60331327959722287212016-08-14T22:16:24.493-06:002016-08-14T22:16:24.493-06:00Unfortunately, I tend to avoid mermaid books as I ...Unfortunately, I tend to avoid mermaid books as I have never had much luck with them but this sounds really interesting and I'm glad to hear that Jess progressed as a character, a whiny character is never fun.<br /><br />A lovely review! <a href="http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Sharon - Obsession with Books</a>Obsession with Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866538237890994901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-25450923236420440592016-08-13T14:40:05.951-06:002016-08-13T14:40:05.951-06:00Ohhh magical realism, I like thatOhhh magical realism, I like thatBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-48598310075160380262016-08-13T11:09:22.856-06:002016-08-13T11:09:22.856-06:00I am also a mermaid fan, and the title totally sna...I am also a mermaid fan, and the title totally snagged me. Is this a romance, or more of a "women's fiction" title? Thanks for the review!!Jen Twimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267405113503713323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-64588727635233116742016-08-13T00:01:56.880-06:002016-08-13T00:01:56.880-06:00Ah whiny can be so frustrating. I'm glad it tu...Ah whiny can be so frustrating. I'm glad it turned out to be a fairly good one despite that at least :) Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-58326019292258499712016-08-12T23:55:28.617-06:002016-08-12T23:55:28.617-06:00I think I have read one series(or most of)that I l...I think I have read one series(or most of)that I liked I this genre. Other than that I am not a big fan of mermaid books. But this one does sound different. Maybe someday :) great review and you did make me laugh!Lorna @Mollykatie112https://www.blogger.com/profile/13286191845543199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-23233077543068899402016-08-12T19:17:15.101-06:002016-08-12T19:17:15.101-06:00I'm kind of picky with mine, but I've read...I'm kind of picky with mine, but I've read a few good ones. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-13523599067460989542016-08-12T19:16:48.677-06:002016-08-12T19:16:48.677-06:00Well, not every book is for everyone. :)Well, not every book is for everyone. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-12750970609004871962016-08-12T18:59:55.332-06:002016-08-12T18:59:55.332-06:00I don't think I've ever read a mermaid boo...I don't think I've ever read a mermaid book!The Bibliophile Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484991695011202333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-29808626828566112562016-08-12T15:55:58.325-06:002016-08-12T15:55:58.325-06:00I love that cover but I don't think the book i...I love that cover but I don't think the book is for me.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-6223231711913577662016-08-12T14:14:27.603-06:002016-08-12T14:14:27.603-06:00I think you'll at least enjoy this one. :)I think you'll at least enjoy this one. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-84952147321009788712016-08-12T13:51:17.640-06:002016-08-12T13:51:17.640-06:00I haven't come across a mermaid book I've ...I haven't come across a mermaid book I've enjoyed but this combination of chick-lit and magical realism sounds right up my alley! Thanks for putting this on my radar, Melissa! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-13633897055122242312016-08-12T13:41:54.135-06:002016-08-12T13:41:54.135-06:00It was understandable, and probably wouldn't a...It was understandable, and probably wouldn't annoy you as much. This one wasn't a bad mermaid tale (see what I did there... LOL).Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-7327119638575337532016-08-12T13:20:20.237-06:002016-08-12T13:20:20.237-06:00I just don't do mermaid books, I have yet to r...I just don't do mermaid books, I have yet to read one that wows me, and I think I would struggle with a whiney MC. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2432433702481421412016-08-12T12:43:47.714-06:002016-08-12T12:43:47.714-06:00You might enjoy this one. It does have a lot of gr...You might enjoy this one. It does have a lot of growth in it and it doesn't abandon the world once some things were solved. I liked that.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-82225845762243811772016-08-12T12:42:59.333-06:002016-08-12T12:42:59.333-06:00There have been a few that I've enjoyed. I don...There have been a few that I've enjoyed. I don't know why it is hard to find a good one. <br /><br />What? You don't think we are real? ;) LOLMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-28926418649696951422016-08-12T12:41:45.504-06:002016-08-12T12:41:45.504-06:00I ended up liking her and her growth in this one. ...I ended up liking her and her growth in this one. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.com