Galen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he’s heard can communicate with fish. It’s while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen’s not fully convinced that Emma’s the one he’s been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help–no matter what the risk
What a fast read! I don’t know what it was about Of Poseidon exactly but once I sat down and started reading it I was caught up. Which says a lot since it was third “mermaid” book I’ve read in the past month. It was great that the POV would jump back and forth between Emma and Galen. There aren’t a ton of those out there and I think I tend to enjoy those because you really get to hear two distinct voices and become acquainted on a more personal level with both main characters. The mythology Banks weaves into the story was so much fun. The treasures you get sneak peeks at while underwater really piqued my interest. Also, the insight that we are given into how the Syrena society works makes the species become more real and possible to the reader. I thought Banks did a great job of creating the Syrena’s culture and bringing that information to you in a way that wasn’t an”information dump.”
Touching on the relationships in the book.
Rayna is a spitfire character that I couldn’t help being fond of. Her relationship with Toraf just kept me giggling. Even though this was a “sidebar” romance to the main one between Galen and Emma it was very well done. Now the relationship that develops between Galen and Emma is great. It wasn’t insta love and that was SOO refreshing. There was some honest struggling going on there which makes it so much more worth it and enjoyable for me while reading. I’m not a huge ran of outright romance books and this one, though I consider it YA paranormal romance, and believe me the romance was very prevalent (agonizing over one another etc) – it wasn’t drowned in it. Hehe. Of the three mermaid books I’ve read this past month this one definitely is the front runner and I absolutely plan to read the next one!
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Excellent review! I bought this awhile back as well! Digging the mermaids lately! And part of the reason why I bought this besides the mermaid theme was that there was no insta love romance! Like you said, gotta love that!
Nice review! So cannot wait to read this one day! Who knows when really! Too many awesome books to choose from and not enough time!
Pabkins
Yeah I remember when I first looked at the summer line up of books early this year and saw 3 mermaid books due to come out during the summer I ended up requesting all three not really thinking I’d actually GET all 3. But I really liked comparing them. Though I didn’t enjoy reading Wrecked at all…steer clear of that one!
That is happening to me more and more lately – that I don’t have time to read books that aren’t “review” books.
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kimbacaffeinate
Great review..i enjoyed this one too and will resd book two. I only wish it were a little darker but I enjoyed it!
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Pabkins
Oh I agree I’m looking forward to book 2 as well. I don’t have any ideas as to how it could have been made darker. did you have your own ideas in mind? =)
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DannyBookworm
Wasn’t this a cute and awesome read??? Once finished I was so sad it was over! I loved Emma and Galen and loved their love-hate relationship that became truly hot and sexy! Happy you mentioned the side characters, because I think they are often as important for a good story and Toraf was so awesome:))
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Pabkins
Yes! I liked the twist at the end that was hinted at a bit. She really did do a good job on the supporting cast.
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FABR Steph
I am glad that you enjoyed it. I did not have the same experience, although it was okay. I have temporarily given up on Mermaid books. I just have not found one that rocks my world. Great review.
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Pabkins
Sad to hear that. But we can’t like em all. I experience that all the time when I happen to just feel “eh” about a book that everyone seems to be loving.
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Ashley
I love your review! I’m in the middle of this book right now and I’m absolutely ADORING it! I have a feeling I’m soon going to be itching for book #2!
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Pabkins
Glad to hear you are liking it as well! I’ll look forward to seeing what you think. By the way – I’m also looking forward to Innocent Darkness!!
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Ali (Ali's Bookshelf)
Loved your review! I’m getting ready to read this book.
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Pabkins
Awesome I hope you like it – I thought it was adorable.
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