Lorali is a newly surfaced mermaid who, before she can even get a taste of the human world, meets cute and level-headed Rory who most readers will fall in love with immediately. His awkward but noble take on the world will leave you wondering why most guys can't be like that.
Honestly this story had all the things that make a great story; romance, humor, culture, artistry and sexy pirates.
I prefer to liken reading this book to floating in the ocean along with it's characters. At times it was quite peaceful and then the plot starts to rumble and things get exciting.
What was most exciting was that Dockrill's writing had the touch of a true artist because not only did she put herself into the minds of her characters, something that some authors struggle with, but she captured the essence of the sea itself and turned it into a character and that is something that I admired. It also made for something unique to read.
However, the writing did get very complicated very fast and at times that made it a little overwhelming to read. It doesn't exactly beat around the bush. I'm pretty sure that if you don't catch on quick to what the characters are actually talking about then this book will be a bit of a hard slog.
But overall this novel was a pleasure to read and I greatly enjoyed it. The characters were entertaining and the refreshing take on the mermaid myth was something that I had never experienced before. Dockrill pretty much hit the nail on the head with the imagery and authenticity of her characters and plot features.
If this book doesn't become a hit fast then young readers need a serious reality check. Lorali deserves to become an instant classic because I believe that it's just what young adults need right now.
4.5 out of 5 stars : )
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