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The Merworld Water Wars #2
Overfalls
Two secret wishes. Only one will be granted. Let the Mer-Nor Games begin.
Unlike most high school seniors, Marina Valentine isn't sweating college (she's outlawed from even applying), the prom (she has her dream date...possibly), or graduation (though surviving to rock the ill-fitting gown is iffy). No, she's a little preoccupied with succeeding as a walking myth post-graduation. So, when Marina awakens as the one and only Siren Savior, she thinks the tide is about to turn on the merbitch's mer-psycho family. Unfortunately, she has issues with her flighty Savior powers, and the timing couldn't be worse. For with the arrival of a feared foe, comes the promise of a disastrous year...and that's an understatement.
For years, mythological beings have awaited the fulfillment of a mysterious prophecy involving Merpeople, Normals, an epic clash, and a wish that could forever change one group's destiny. But the real trouble begins when an assassin known as The Dealer starts sending her cryptic messages written on potentially lethal playing cards.
The Dealer makes one thing very clear: someone Marina loves will die. Now, she must find The Dealer before he (or she) finds his victim. But with everyone either a suspect or a target, how will Marina be able to uncover the truth before time runs out?
Not even the Siren Savior in all her power can prepare for the devastating answers.
Books in The Merworld Water Wars series:
Wave One: FINNED (The Merworld Water Wars, Book 1)
Wave Two: OVERFALLS (The Merworld Water Wars, Book 2)
Wave Three: TBA, 2014
Wave Four: TBA
Wave Five: TBA
Unlike most high school seniors, Marina Valentine isn't sweating college (she's outlawed from even applying), the prom (she has her dream date...possibly), or graduation (though surviving to rock the ill-fitting gown is iffy). No, she's a little preoccupied with succeeding as a walking myth post-graduation. So, when Marina awakens as the one and only Siren Savior, she thinks the tide is about to turn on the merbitch's mer-psycho family. Unfortunately, she has issues with her flighty Savior powers, and the timing couldn't be worse. For with the arrival of a feared foe, comes the promise of a disastrous year...and that's an understatement.
For years, mythological beings have awaited the fulfillment of a mysterious prophecy involving Merpeople, Normals, an epic clash, and a wish that could forever change one group's destiny. But the real trouble begins when an assassin known as The Dealer starts sending her cryptic messages written on potentially lethal playing cards.
The Dealer makes one thing very clear: someone Marina loves will die. Now, she must find The Dealer before he (or she) finds his victim. But with everyone either a suspect or a target, how will Marina be able to uncover the truth before time runs out?
Not even the Siren Savior in all her power can prepare for the devastating answers.
Books in The Merworld Water Wars series:
Wave One: FINNED (The Merworld Water Wars, Book 1)
Wave Two: OVERFALLS (The Merworld Water Wars, Book 2)
Wave Three: TBA, 2014
Wave Four: TBA
Wave Five: TBA
434 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 17, 2013
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About the author
Sutton Shields
12 books32 followersI'm a dork, dreamer, believer in the unbelievable, and author of quirky, fun, romantic stuff.
The Merworld Water Wars series:
FINNED (Wave One)
OVERFALLS (Wave Two)
RIFTED (Wave Three)
DOWNDRIFT (Wave Four), &
BACKRUSH (Wave Five).
Watercolor Love Series:
Watercolor Hearts, #1
One thing I love most is trying to make people smile, even if it means making a fool out of myself (trust me, my inner idiot is bound to make multiple appearances).
I have a completely irrational fear of grasshoppers, worry that piranha may secretly lurk in lakes, and try to find the bright side in everything, even if I annoy myself doing so.
The Merworld Water Wars series:
FINNED (Wave One)
OVERFALLS (Wave Two)
RIFTED (Wave Three)
DOWNDRIFT (Wave Four), &
BACKRUSH (Wave Five).
Watercolor Love Series:
Watercolor Hearts, #1
One thing I love most is trying to make people smile, even if it means making a fool out of myself (trust me, my inner idiot is bound to make multiple appearances).
I have a completely irrational fear of grasshoppers, worry that piranha may secretly lurk in lakes, and try to find the bright side in everything, even if I annoy myself doing so.
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June 1, 2014
This book was everything I wanted it to be and so much more! Thank you Sutton, I want book 3 Rifted now!!! I love that Overfalls starts up right where Finned leaves off. All the fun, quirky, sexy, humor is in this book that I fell in love with the first book. My favorite characters were also back namely Manakel the earth angel.
Marina is reeling after discovering some of her potential as the Siren Savior. She worries that she will not live up to this and not figure out what is expected of the Savior. Her friends reassure her that she has already saved them once and helped them reach their potential that she will figure it out all in due time.
Troy worries about his inner self and whether he can control it, or if he will be overcome by his dark side. Marina tries to reassure him that he has already managed to control it and uses it for some good. When with Marina, Troy has been able realize his inner good and she believes in his goodness.
Dr. Tenly and Marina and her friends soon fill her mother in on everything that has happened including what everyone in town really is. Her mother tries to take it as best as she can, but her boyfriend is a merman, and questions as to whether she may be pregnant comes in to play.
Soon new and old enemies try to separate the Normals and Mer friends from each other at all cost. New games come under way to try to cause friction in those friendships by having the Normals compete against the Mers for a wish to the winner's captain. Manakel now known as Jex becomes the Normals coach and I won't say more then that!
I don't want to give to much away in this book! I loved the dialog between Manakel A.K.A. Jex and Troy, and Marina the sexy, whited banter makes me smile. This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
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This book was everything I wanted it to be and so much more! Thank you Sutton, I want book 3 Rifted now!!! I love that Overfalls starts up right where Finned leaves off. All the fun, quirky, sexy, humor is in this book that I fell in love with the first book. My favorite characters were also back namely Manakel the earth angel.
Marina is reeling after discovering some of her potential as the Siren Savior. She worries that she will not live up to this and not figure out what is expected of the Savior. Her friends reassure her that she has already saved them once and helped them reach their potential that she will figure it out all in due time.
Troy worries about his inner self and whether he can control it, or if he will be overcome by his dark side. Marina tries to reassure him that he has already managed to control it and uses it for some good. When with Marina, Troy has been able realize his inner good and she believes in his goodness.
Dr. Tenly and Marina and her friends soon fill her mother in on everything that has happened including what everyone in town really is. Her mother tries to take it as best as she can, but her boyfriend is a merman, and questions as to whether she may be pregnant comes in to play.
Soon new and old enemies try to separate the Normals and Mer friends from each other at all cost. New games come under way to try to cause friction in those friendships by having the Normals compete against the Mers for a wish to the winner's captain. Manakel now known as Jex becomes the Normals coach and I won't say more then that!
I don't want to give to much away in this book! I loved the dialog between Manakel A.K.A. Jex and Troy, and Marina the sexy, whited banter makes me smile. This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
Marina is reeling after discovering some of her potential as the Siren Savior. She worries that she will not live up to this and not figure out what is expected of the Savior. Her friends reassure her that she has already saved them once and helped them reach their potential that she will figure it out all in due time.
Troy worries about his inner self and whether he can control it, or if he will be overcome by his dark side. Marina tries to reassure him that he has already managed to control it and uses it for some good. When with Marina, Troy has been able realize his inner good and she believes in his goodness.
Dr. Tenly and Marina and her friends soon fill her mother in on everything that has happened including what everyone in town really is. Her mother tries to take it as best as she can, but her boyfriend is a merman, and questions as to whether she may be pregnant comes in to play.
Soon new and old enemies try to separate the Normals and Mer friends from each other at all cost. New games come under way to try to cause friction in those friendships by having the Normals compete against the Mers for a wish to the winner's captain. Manakel now known as Jex becomes the Normals coach and I won't say more then that!
I don't want to give to much away in this book! I loved the dialog between Manakel A.K.A. Jex and Troy, and Marina the sexy, whited banter makes me smile. This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
Merged review:
This book was everything I wanted it to be and so much more! Thank you Sutton, I want book 3 Rifted now!!! I love that Overfalls starts up right where Finned leaves off. All the fun, quirky, sexy, humor is in this book that I fell in love with the first book. My favorite characters were also back namely Manakel the earth angel.
Marina is reeling after discovering some of her potential as the Siren Savior. She worries that she will not live up to this and not figure out what is expected of the Savior. Her friends reassure her that she has already saved them once and helped them reach their potential that she will figure it out all in due time.
Troy worries about his inner self and whether he can control it, or if he will be overcome by his dark side. Marina tries to reassure him that he has already managed to control it and uses it for some good. When with Marina, Troy has been able realize his inner good and she believes in his goodness.
Dr. Tenly and Marina and her friends soon fill her mother in on everything that has happened including what everyone in town really is. Her mother tries to take it as best as she can, but her boyfriend is a merman, and questions as to whether she may be pregnant comes in to play.
Soon new and old enemies try to separate the Normals and Mer friends from each other at all cost. New games come under way to try to cause friction in those friendships by having the Normals compete against the Mers for a wish to the winner's captain. Manakel now known as Jex becomes the Normals coach and I won't say more then that!
I don't want to give to much away in this book! I loved the dialog between Manakel A.K.A. Jex and Troy, and Marina the sexy, whited banter makes me smile. This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
April 28, 2014
Another FABULOUS read by Sutton! Overfalls gave me the opportunity to get to know all of the crazy (crazy in a good way) characters we met in Finned, and I am so happy for that. Mariana is dealing with the typical teen problems. You know, like boys, friends, the school's queen bee, and of course, figuring out how to save them all. In a competition putting the normals squarely against the merps, friendships are tested and Sutton does a great job of building the tension. There's non-stop action and snark and realistic dialogue between a group of supernaturally talented friends all with their own quirks. I really enjoyed getting to see more of the underwater merp world in this book, and again, I am blown away by the imagination. There are such great descriptions that will totally suck you in (like the toystore!). And the end...whew. There's a lot going on and even though I'm a fan of cliffhangers, I really, REALLY can't wait to see where this story is going. Like CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER, SUTTON! Someone dies. Someone is discovered. And there's no doubt that the story will only get better from here. This is a MUST READ series! I promise you that it will be money (and time) well spent!
The Good: Even more character development in this one and a chance to see all of my favorites working/fighting together. Yep, Jex, I'm talking about you! Thanks for showing up to the party!
The Issue: More. I wanted more. NOW.
The Rating: Five conch. A fabulous second book to a series that is now one of my top favorites!
Originally appeared at www.ambergarr.com
The Good: Even more character development in this one and a chance to see all of my favorites working/fighting together. Yep, Jex, I'm talking about you! Thanks for showing up to the party!
The Issue: More. I wanted more. NOW.
The Rating: Five conch. A fabulous second book to a series that is now one of my top favorites!
Originally appeared at www.ambergarr.com
August 29, 2014
You know I love Mermaids and Mermen but this author has pushed me over the edge in love with basically every character in this book! Sutton Shields obviously places much of herself into her characters and it shows. I did not think that my love for this series could get any bigger but it did. The world the lays between these covers is extraordinarily crated and Shields only added to the previous read with this one because there was no need to mess with perfection.
The plot thickens in this book and so does the mystery. There is so much going on and so many people that you know you shouldn't trust in this one. It's hard not to fly through the pages trying to figure out where exactly the betrayal is coming from and who really knows what. It also now it seems that the Imperia may be tied into it all. Seriously because poor Marina didn't have enough on her plate. I know that nobody thinks that the Imperia knows what is going on but why in the heck of it would some of them seem so on the Merps side if they didn't know a little something, something. To almost top it all of, the Overfalls is a tournament that is meant to unite the two species but sadly with corruption seemingly now not only from the Merps but the Imperia as well... well lets just say there is non stop action every time there is a match. Oh, I almost forgot the little detail of someone trying to kill Marina and/or her friends. Ya, life could not get easier for these guys because every time they think they have the basics under control it blows up on them. From the very start there was something fishy going on (no pun intended) and it takes until virtually the last page to figure it out and even then I was floored and never expected a a moment of it.
Marina is becoming more and more one of my favourite characters ever. I love this girl to death for so many reasons but mainly because she just seems so real. Hell she is supposed to be the saviour of the very thing that makes her gag reflex the weakest and yet she doesn't go all better than you. She doesn't even develop crazy skills right off the hop, she more so has to develop them and as she does her findings are rather amusing to say the least. At some point I expected her to do the huge leap from no clue to being able to do it all but Shields cleverly had training for Marina throughout the book, this made all the progress realistic and enjoyable to watch. I also love the faith that she has in her friends and Troy. She is not a selfish leader, does not believe that she can do it all but knows that her friends have strengths and abilities that she quite simply does not. She is not perfect and messes up from time to time, freaks out when normal people would be losing their crap and gets angry. However, she is also reasonable and thought there are times that she has jumped to conclusions, that does not mean she can't listen to reason either. There is also the constant humour that you get from her that is free flowing and thrown throughout the entire book. Basically what I am telling you here is that there is nothing really bad to say about Marina and you should just love her.
So, I am starting warm up to Troy. There are still many moments that I just want to smack him upside the head and tell him what a complete idiot he is but I am warming up, he is Marina's boyfriend after all. The thing is now not so much that I don't trust him but more that he needs to smarten the hell up. Yes you have a demon side and yes when it comes around it wants to kill your girlfriend but do you really have to go all emo about it? You knew that there was a possibility of it rearing its ugly head and so did everyone else because they were trying to train him to use it. I admire his need to keep Marina safe but he also needed to recognize the fact that she changed him in many ways and could kick his ass is need be. This however is also kind of a saving grace in the romance department. Due to the fact that Troy is kind of... well I'm having a hard time finding the right word but his insecurities and indecision really make the romance true. He helps everything not be all rainbows and butterflies. This is not saying that the two don't have heated moments and something solid but there is always the reality of the situation and Troy to keep it from being perfect.
The other bonus to this book that I found was that you really got to know all of the friends and what they could do. Last time around they were for the most part incapacitated and you only got a taste of them. With Overfalls they are there and with training more than I ever thought that they could be. Polly freaking cracks me up with her demons, especially her Christmas demon and her snark is matched by nobody. Some of her comments about the new girl Gully had me laughing like a mad woman but in her defence the girl beats me out for flighty! Meikle, her attitude and attachment to her bag crack me up. She is no ray of sunshine but she is freaking awesome! I could honestly go on and on about all of the other characters because to me there is no small role for the characters in this book but I don't want to drain the fun for you and ruin the excitement of learning for yourself.
Overfalls was better than book one and that is saying a lot because I loved the first one. Sutton Shields has crafted a Mer series that will forever remain in my favourites pile. Her world and characters are done with such detail and personality that you will not be able to resist turning the pages and begging for more! I personally would like book three as soon as possible but am learning (or trying to learn) how to wait for things. You know good things come to those who wait and all. I highly recommend this read to those that love unique characters, creative worlds, a different plot and mers. Oh and you should read book one first because everything will make more sense that way!
The plot thickens in this book and so does the mystery. There is so much going on and so many people that you know you shouldn't trust in this one. It's hard not to fly through the pages trying to figure out where exactly the betrayal is coming from and who really knows what. It also now it seems that the Imperia may be tied into it all. Seriously because poor Marina didn't have enough on her plate. I know that nobody thinks that the Imperia knows what is going on but why in the heck of it would some of them seem so on the Merps side if they didn't know a little something, something. To almost top it all of, the Overfalls is a tournament that is meant to unite the two species but sadly with corruption seemingly now not only from the Merps but the Imperia as well... well lets just say there is non stop action every time there is a match. Oh, I almost forgot the little detail of someone trying to kill Marina and/or her friends. Ya, life could not get easier for these guys because every time they think they have the basics under control it blows up on them. From the very start there was something fishy going on (no pun intended) and it takes until virtually the last page to figure it out and even then I was floored and never expected a a moment of it.
Marina is becoming more and more one of my favourite characters ever. I love this girl to death for so many reasons but mainly because she just seems so real. Hell she is supposed to be the saviour of the very thing that makes her gag reflex the weakest and yet she doesn't go all better than you. She doesn't even develop crazy skills right off the hop, she more so has to develop them and as she does her findings are rather amusing to say the least. At some point I expected her to do the huge leap from no clue to being able to do it all but Shields cleverly had training for Marina throughout the book, this made all the progress realistic and enjoyable to watch. I also love the faith that she has in her friends and Troy. She is not a selfish leader, does not believe that she can do it all but knows that her friends have strengths and abilities that she quite simply does not. She is not perfect and messes up from time to time, freaks out when normal people would be losing their crap and gets angry. However, she is also reasonable and thought there are times that she has jumped to conclusions, that does not mean she can't listen to reason either. There is also the constant humour that you get from her that is free flowing and thrown throughout the entire book. Basically what I am telling you here is that there is nothing really bad to say about Marina and you should just love her.
So, I am starting warm up to Troy. There are still many moments that I just want to smack him upside the head and tell him what a complete idiot he is but I am warming up, he is Marina's boyfriend after all. The thing is now not so much that I don't trust him but more that he needs to smarten the hell up. Yes you have a demon side and yes when it comes around it wants to kill your girlfriend but do you really have to go all emo about it? You knew that there was a possibility of it rearing its ugly head and so did everyone else because they were trying to train him to use it. I admire his need to keep Marina safe but he also needed to recognize the fact that she changed him in many ways and could kick his ass is need be. This however is also kind of a saving grace in the romance department. Due to the fact that Troy is kind of... well I'm having a hard time finding the right word but his insecurities and indecision really make the romance true. He helps everything not be all rainbows and butterflies. This is not saying that the two don't have heated moments and something solid but there is always the reality of the situation and Troy to keep it from being perfect.
The other bonus to this book that I found was that you really got to know all of the friends and what they could do. Last time around they were for the most part incapacitated and you only got a taste of them. With Overfalls they are there and with training more than I ever thought that they could be. Polly freaking cracks me up with her demons, especially her Christmas demon and her snark is matched by nobody. Some of her comments about the new girl Gully had me laughing like a mad woman but in her defence the girl beats me out for flighty! Meikle, her attitude and attachment to her bag crack me up. She is no ray of sunshine but she is freaking awesome! I could honestly go on and on about all of the other characters because to me there is no small role for the characters in this book but I don't want to drain the fun for you and ruin the excitement of learning for yourself.
Overfalls was better than book one and that is saying a lot because I loved the first one. Sutton Shields has crafted a Mer series that will forever remain in my favourites pile. Her world and characters are done with such detail and personality that you will not be able to resist turning the pages and begging for more! I personally would like book three as soon as possible but am learning (or trying to learn) how to wait for things. You know good things come to those who wait and all. I highly recommend this read to those that love unique characters, creative worlds, a different plot and mers. Oh and you should read book one first because everything will make more sense that way!
July 15, 2017
Available on Kindle Unlimited.
I personally thought this book was very slow and I had to push myself to finish it. I love the humor in this book, but humor can only get you so far when the story line isn't exactly there. It seemed like a lot of information was thrown at you at random times - it can be hard to keep it all straight at times.
Otherwise, it was a fun read.
I personally thought this book was very slow and I had to push myself to finish it. I love the humor in this book, but humor can only get you so far when the story line isn't exactly there. It seemed like a lot of information was thrown at you at random times - it can be hard to keep it all straight at times.
Otherwise, it was a fun read.
July 26, 2016
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5 out of 5 Stars
This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
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5 out of 5 Stars
This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
5 out of 5 Stars
This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
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5 out of 5 Stars
This book was full of romance, fantasy, humor, imagination and only the way that Sutton can do it!
September 2, 2013
This book was fantastic!!! I stayed up all night just to finish. I loved this book more than the first one. It was funny, romantic, heart breaking and thrilling. It's hard to find books, let alone squeals this good. I can't wait for book 3!
November 28, 2014
Perfect
It had so many twits and turns and it had me on the edge of my seat reading it, I can't wait to read the next book.
It had so many twits and turns and it had me on the edge of my seat reading it, I can't wait to read the next book.
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