The impression it gives is that Kiera did not intend for the book to have this format, but what most expect is a universe a little different from what is presented to us.īecause of guilt, the protagonist spends most of the book punishing herself for the things she needs to do for Water, and that ends up leaving the reading a little tiring. They squander a life of adventure and riches, but even that doesn't make Kahlen happy.Ī negative point is that when you read the work, you imagine a universe of powerful and mysterious mermaids within a mystical and charming aura, and the author has sinned in this regard. The work takes place eighty years after Kahlen became a mermaid, and shows how young women, even though they are mermaids, can adapt to the world of humans and even interact with them without using their voices.

Another interesting point is the way the author approaches the mermaids, bringing things that already exist in the legend of this mythological being - such as the fact that they use their voices to attract people - and adapting others. Even though she cannot speak, Akinli acts as if the two are in a conventional dialogue. Cass deftly builds the chemistry between America and Maxon, while stoking the embers of America’s first, forbidden love.One of the most interesting things in the book is exactly the ease of communication between Akinli and Kahlen. “A cross between The Hunger Games (minus the bloodsport) and The Bachelor (minus the bloodsport), this trilogy launch is a lot of fun. The fast-paced action will have readers gasping for the upcoming sequel.” - ALA Booklist “Cass’s immensely readable debut novel is a less drastic Hunger Games, with elaborate fashion and trappings. “Deliciously entertaining.” - Publishers Weekly Fairy-tale lovers will lose themselves in America’s alternate reality and wish that the next glamorous sequel were waiting for them.” - School Library Journal

“An engrossing tale reminiscent of Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy and Ally Condie’s Matched. Romance, royalty, and revolution in a reality-show format serve Cass’ boldly rendered heroine well in her quest for justice and love.” - ALA Booklist PRAISE FOR KIERA CASS: “A real page-turner.

“A twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ that romance fans will enjoy.” - School Library Journal

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