CHILDREN'S

OF POSEIDON

by Anna Banks

Entertaining for readers riding the wave of mermaid fantasies. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

TEMPEST RISING

by Tracy Deebs

An exciting-enough story, seriously overdone, which many young readers will love. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE VICIOUS DEEP

by Zoraida Córdova

Neither vicious nor deep, the novel is mildly entertaining and will likely appeal most to dedicated mer-fans. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WAKE

by Amanda Hocking

Whether they'll feel motivated to pick up the next three books is anyone's guess. Full review >

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