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Oceansong
“…This a brilliant and moving addition to the fantasy genre, each page brimming with all the rhythm and depth of the Bering Sea.”
- Thea Guanzon, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of THE HURRICANE WARS
“…making Oceansong a must-read for those who enjoy a blend of romance, mystery, and fantasy.” - Readers Favorite (5 star review)
BookFest Award Winner in Romance and Fantasy
Fish are mysteriously disappearing, starving the people in Angie Song’s Alaskan hometown. Angie, a snarky, guarded aspiring marine biologist and dock worker, enthusiastically joins the hunt to find out where the fish are gathering. When her family and the villagers discover that merfolk are responsible, they vow to destroy every last one. In the midst of the conflict, Angie faces off with a merman and fails to pull the trigger.
Inquisitive Mer-Prince Kaden is just as snarky as Angie, but he’s willing to talk and stop the brutal massacring of his people. The two form a cautious alliance to broker peace between the humans and mer before any more of them die.
Angie’s family becomes suspicious of her time near the water and threatens her future career. If the Mer-King and Queen learn of Kaden fleeing to the surface from an engagement he doesn’t want and falling for a landwalker, he’ll be exiled.
As tensions clash in this modern-day Romeo and Juliet meets The Little Mermaid, no one is safe in the desperate fight to control the sea’s resources. Despite the risks, Angie and Kaden’s forbidden relationship ignites. And as she learns about the mer’s mysterious world and the reason why the fish are gone, Angie starts to question who the true monster is, and where her loyalties lie. Taking the wrong side means choosing between family and her job, or the man she’s fallen for and the merfolk she’s come to respect—or losing it all.
CWs: Blood, Violence, Imprisonment and Torture (off screen) of mythical creatures, Parental Death (mentioned), non-consensual kiss (off screen, not involving main couple)
- Thea Guanzon, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of THE HURRICANE WARS
“…making Oceansong a must-read for those who enjoy a blend of romance, mystery, and fantasy.” - Readers Favorite (5 star review)
BookFest Award Winner in Romance and Fantasy
Fish are mysteriously disappearing, starving the people in Angie Song’s Alaskan hometown. Angie, a snarky, guarded aspiring marine biologist and dock worker, enthusiastically joins the hunt to find out where the fish are gathering. When her family and the villagers discover that merfolk are responsible, they vow to destroy every last one. In the midst of the conflict, Angie faces off with a merman and fails to pull the trigger.
Inquisitive Mer-Prince Kaden is just as snarky as Angie, but he’s willing to talk and stop the brutal massacring of his people. The two form a cautious alliance to broker peace between the humans and mer before any more of them die.
Angie’s family becomes suspicious of her time near the water and threatens her future career. If the Mer-King and Queen learn of Kaden fleeing to the surface from an engagement he doesn’t want and falling for a landwalker, he’ll be exiled.
As tensions clash in this modern-day Romeo and Juliet meets The Little Mermaid, no one is safe in the desperate fight to control the sea’s resources. Despite the risks, Angie and Kaden’s forbidden relationship ignites. And as she learns about the mer’s mysterious world and the reason why the fish are gone, Angie starts to question who the true monster is, and where her loyalties lie. Taking the wrong side means choosing between family and her job, or the man she’s fallen for and the merfolk she’s come to respect—or losing it all.
CWs: Blood, Violence, Imprisonment and Torture (off screen) of mythical creatures, Parental Death (mentioned), non-consensual kiss (off screen, not involving main couple)
365 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2024
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C.W. Rose
2 books137 followersC.W. Rose is an Award-Winning Fantasy and Romance author who writes about ordinary Asian women in extraordinary situations, and find themselves, and sometimes—okay, usually—love along the way, and the cinnamon roll (not always human) men who adore them. She is also a certified scuba diver and lifeguard with a deep love for the world and animals around us, though she hasn’t spotted any mermaids yet. Outside of writing, you can find her buried in a great book, learning to sing in different languages, and finding any excuse to spend time outdoors. She’s also a third culture kid who grew up in Singapore, and currently lives in New York City with her family, working as a Physical Therapist.
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January 2, 2025
So, I wrote a detailed review for this book and then accidentally pasted a different review on top and clicked post which just deleted all my hard work, yay. I'm going to rewrite it, but it won't be exactly the same, and will definitely be shorter, so here we go.
Oceansong was an interesting book, albeit one that didn't quite work for me. I was really hoping I'd love it, but I don't think I was the right audience for it.
The writing was a bit clunky, and it felt more YA than adult which I wasn't expecting. Kaden's lines were somewhat awkward to read because they seemed out of place and time. I couldn't take him seriously.
The romance was okay, but I wish the book was longer so it would really have a chance to shine. As is, they went from enemies to falling for each other in the blink of an eye, and most of it happened in the background, because the war was given priority.
I wouldn't say that storyline was as fleshed out as it could've been either, I had a hard time believing that EVERYONE was out for Mer blood, and I don't think Angie did everything she possibly could to stop it. She said she had to, and then did basically nothing until the end. She also didn't seem as affected as she should've been by all the deaths.
Another thing is that this never got any news coverage, it was somehow all kept under wraps?? For months?? Very hard to believe.
In contrast, what this book did well, is the familial relationships/dynamics. I could believe that Angie, her father, sister and niece cared about each other. Now, why the dad had such a personality switch once the Mer war started is another topic altogether.
C. W. Rose also did a good job with raising awareness about environmental concerns, mainly how we, as a species, pollute the Earth and her waters and ruin it for other beings who call the oceans home.
The ending seemed a little rushed, and the whole conflict was suddenly resolved with no trouble at all.
I agree with other reviewers who said Oceansong could've used some more editing before being published. But I don't think it's a bad book, there's certainly room for improvement. I think this story would click more with someone younger who might not notice everything I pointed out.
With that said, please be aware that Oceansong contains a few triggering topics, and it may or may not make you hate humans a bit more because of how they treated the mermaids here. Some of those scenes were just so painful to read.
*Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Oceansong was an interesting book, albeit one that didn't quite work for me. I was really hoping I'd love it, but I don't think I was the right audience for it.
The writing was a bit clunky, and it felt more YA than adult which I wasn't expecting. Kaden's lines were somewhat awkward to read because they seemed out of place and time. I couldn't take him seriously.
The romance was okay, but I wish the book was longer so it would really have a chance to shine. As is, they went from enemies to falling for each other in the blink of an eye, and most of it happened in the background, because the war was given priority.
I wouldn't say that storyline was as fleshed out as it could've been either, I had a hard time believing that EVERYONE was out for Mer blood, and I don't think Angie did everything she possibly could to stop it. She said she had to, and then did basically nothing until the end. She also didn't seem as affected as she should've been by all the deaths.
Another thing is that this never got any news coverage, it was somehow all kept under wraps?? For months?? Very hard to believe.
In contrast, what this book did well, is the familial relationships/dynamics. I could believe that Angie, her father, sister and niece cared about each other. Now, why the dad had such a personality switch once the Mer war started is another topic altogether.
C. W. Rose also did a good job with raising awareness about environmental concerns, mainly how we, as a species, pollute the Earth and her waters and ruin it for other beings who call the oceans home.
The ending seemed a little rushed, and the whole conflict was suddenly resolved with no trouble at all.
I agree with other reviewers who said Oceansong could've used some more editing before being published. But I don't think it's a bad book, there's certainly room for improvement. I think this story would click more with someone younger who might not notice everything I pointed out.
With that said, please be aware that Oceansong contains a few triggering topics, and it may or may not make you hate humans a bit more because of how they treated the mermaids here. Some of those scenes were just so painful to read.
*Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
August 16, 2024
eARC Review
~ Rating: ⭐️⭐️
~ Tropes: Mermaids x Human Romance, Romeo and Juliet Retelling, Forbidden Love, Duty vs Love
~ Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
I wanted so badly to love this book. From the outside, all of the tropes and the blurb, it really seemed like this Romeo and Juliet retelling would be right up my street. Unfortunately, everything fell short for me and didn't hit the mark. The characters were uninteresting and I didn't feel any sort of attachment to them (especially when nearly all the characters who were killed were given less that a single page of writing). The plot was lacklustre and unbelievable; I mean, how can one single village only have one person who isn't fuelled by rage and acts bloodthirsty and murderous towards the mer? The romance seemed fake and never reached below the surface level of flirting until suddenly they were in love. This book had so much potential, I was really disappointed with the outcome, and had to force myself to finish reading it so I could find out what happened and write an honest review.
The pacing felt extremely weird to me, and I was highly disappointed by the almost immediate reveal of the mermaids that everyone seemed to shrug off. There was no magical moment where the humans realised they were dealing with mythical creatures. Instead, they were instantly cast as evolved fish who couldn't and wouldn't communicate with them or see reason, so why bother trying to solve things? Angie seemed like the only one to realise these "fish" were so human-like and even attempt to speak to one instead of shooting it straight in the head. We were also given a lacklustre reason as to why information about mermaids being real didn't leave this one small town in Alaska, being that people liked to keep to themselves. This was just one plot point among others that was so implausible that it pushed me further away from feeling any type of connection or understanding with the humans in this story.
Some other things that irked me included the FMC's father, Baba, and how irregular and unnatural his character seemed to act. To begin with, he was portrayed as a happy, loving family man who worked hard for a living and lived to be by the sea. Throughout the story, we hardly see Baba, who suddenly changes from being present, active and supportive in his daughters life, to disappearing altogether and never listening to her, putting the opinions and ludicrous actions of his abusive son-in-law above her. I assume this is because he was stressed and overworked with everything that was going on, however this wasn't plainly explained, only hinted at with the fact he was taking sleeping pills and looked unkempt, and I spent all of his page time metaphorically pulling out my hair at the absolute ignorance and inconsiderate way he was acting as a father and boss during a war where people were dying. He also continuously refused to close the docks, even though there were no fish to catch, so people were there for absolutely no reason other than to fight and die to the mer.
I also felt like all characters lacked emotion when it came to the deaths of the people around them. The only time we saw any sort of rage or retaliation due to the loss of friends/family is when Angie constantly sees the death of her coworkers and friends, but seems to forget about it after a few short breaths and repetitive heaving. It seemed as if she was more affected by than when the love of her life was It also astounded me that she just got up and went home after seeing it happen. Another thing that bothered me is that after she confessed her love to Kaden, she had doubts and thoughts of cutting him off, but only after
Finally, I need to talk about how infuriating she was throughout the whole book, as she continuously dodged and selfishly put off telling her father about the mer and getting him to meet Kaden to discuss a truce. I kept expecting it to happen, but it never did. She had ample opportunity to do so, and the only reason I can think of her not doing it is for selfish unrealistic reasons like wanting to keep the mer to herself, but that didn't seem the case. While the book would have been considerably shorter, it definitely would have been less frustrating and the plot more believable if she just spoke to the people in charge and told them she could stop the war.
My reasoning for giving a 2 star review is because I normally save my 1 stars for books I cannot finish. This read was confusing and unenjoyable even though I can see that C.W Rose put her heart into it. It feels like it could be a much improved book with lots of editing and time. The idea of the story was perfect but the execution let it down massively.
~ Thank you to C.W Rose & the publishers for allowing me to read this eARC!
~ Rating: ⭐️⭐️
~ Tropes: Mermaids x Human Romance, Romeo and Juliet Retelling, Forbidden Love, Duty vs Love
~ Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
I wanted so badly to love this book. From the outside, all of the tropes and the blurb, it really seemed like this Romeo and Juliet retelling would be right up my street. Unfortunately, everything fell short for me and didn't hit the mark. The characters were uninteresting and I didn't feel any sort of attachment to them (especially when nearly all the characters who were killed were given less that a single page of writing). The plot was lacklustre and unbelievable; I mean, how can one single village only have one person who isn't fuelled by rage and acts bloodthirsty and murderous towards the mer? The romance seemed fake and never reached below the surface level of flirting until suddenly they were in love. This book had so much potential, I was really disappointed with the outcome, and had to force myself to finish reading it so I could find out what happened and write an honest review.
The pacing felt extremely weird to me, and I was highly disappointed by the almost immediate reveal of the mermaids that everyone seemed to shrug off. There was no magical moment where the humans realised they were dealing with mythical creatures. Instead, they were instantly cast as evolved fish who couldn't and wouldn't communicate with them or see reason, so why bother trying to solve things? Angie seemed like the only one to realise these "fish" were so human-like and even attempt to speak to one instead of shooting it straight in the head. We were also given a lacklustre reason as to why information about mermaids being real didn't leave this one small town in Alaska, being that people liked to keep to themselves. This was just one plot point among others that was so implausible that it pushed me further away from feeling any type of connection or understanding with the humans in this story.
Some other things that irked me included the FMC's father, Baba, and how irregular and unnatural his character seemed to act. To begin with, he was portrayed as a happy, loving family man who worked hard for a living and lived to be by the sea. Throughout the story, we hardly see Baba, who suddenly changes from being present, active and supportive in his daughters life, to disappearing altogether and never listening to her, putting the opinions and ludicrous actions of his abusive son-in-law above her. I assume this is because he was stressed and overworked with everything that was going on, however this wasn't plainly explained, only hinted at with the fact he was taking sleeping pills and looked unkempt, and I spent all of his page time metaphorically pulling out my hair at the absolute ignorance and inconsiderate way he was acting as a father and boss during a war where people were dying. He also continuously refused to close the docks, even though there were no fish to catch, so people were there for absolutely no reason other than to fight and die to the mer.
I also felt like all characters lacked emotion when it came to the deaths of the people around them. The only time we saw any sort of rage or retaliation due to the loss of friends/family is when Angie constantly sees the death of her coworkers and friends, but seems to forget about it after a few short breaths and repetitive heaving. It seemed as if she was more affected by than when the love of her life was It also astounded me that she just got up and went home after seeing it happen. Another thing that bothered me is that after she confessed her love to Kaden, she had doubts and thoughts of cutting him off, but only after
Finally, I need to talk about how infuriating she was throughout the whole book, as she continuously dodged and selfishly put off telling her father about the mer and getting him to meet Kaden to discuss a truce. I kept expecting it to happen, but it never did. She had ample opportunity to do so, and the only reason I can think of her not doing it is for selfish unrealistic reasons like wanting to keep the mer to herself, but that didn't seem the case. While the book would have been considerably shorter, it definitely would have been less frustrating and the plot more believable if she just spoke to the people in charge and told them she could stop the war.
My reasoning for giving a 2 star review is because I normally save my 1 stars for books I cannot finish. This read was confusing and unenjoyable even though I can see that C.W Rose put her heart into it. It feels like it could be a much improved book with lots of editing and time. The idea of the story was perfect but the execution let it down massively.
~ Thank you to C.W Rose & the publishers for allowing me to read this eARC!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 27, 2024
ARC review. DNF’d at 50% and skimmed the rest.
Oceansong reads like a first draft of something that could be a decent novel after some heavy editing and rewriting.
Unfortunately, there’s a lot I disliked about this novel. The reveal that mermaids exist was confusing and boring. Everyone sort of brushed it off very quickly? There was zero sense of awe or wonder. We immediately move on to this “war” where the mermaids start hoarding fish, this random Alaskan village gets mad and kills a merman, then are shocked when mermaids retaliate.
The pacing is very jarring. For example, one dude is all “omg I want to be a marine scientist” then gets killed on the next page. It felt like a very cheap way to raise the stakes. There’s virtually no tension because a lot of things are told, not shown. There were way too many times where the FMC (and sometimes the MMC) went into lecture mode about marine biology.
The writing is very awkward, relies a lot on cliches, and is often corny (one non-explicit smut scene is sea-themed). The MMC specially has this budget Regency era style that I hated. Some sentences are very oddly worded. One minute you’re reading a regular sentence, the next you’re hit with “She frowned, perishing the doltish notion.”
I could not find much to enjoyed in this book personally, and I deeply disliked my reading experience.
Oceansong reads like a first draft of something that could be a decent novel after some heavy editing and rewriting.
Unfortunately, there’s a lot I disliked about this novel. The reveal that mermaids exist was confusing and boring. Everyone sort of brushed it off very quickly? There was zero sense of awe or wonder. We immediately move on to this “war” where the mermaids start hoarding fish, this random Alaskan village gets mad and kills a merman, then are shocked when mermaids retaliate.
The pacing is very jarring. For example, one dude is all “omg I want to be a marine scientist” then gets killed on the next page. It felt like a very cheap way to raise the stakes. There’s virtually no tension because a lot of things are told, not shown. There were way too many times where the FMC (and sometimes the MMC) went into lecture mode about marine biology.
The writing is very awkward, relies a lot on cliches, and is often corny (one non-explicit smut scene is sea-themed). The MMC specially has this budget Regency era style that I hated. Some sentences are very oddly worded. One minute you’re reading a regular sentence, the next you’re hit with “She frowned, perishing the doltish notion.”
I could not find much to enjoyed in this book personally, and I deeply disliked my reading experience.
January 16, 2025
Like Fern Gully...but with mermaids
Before reading this book, I read about the author's arduous journey to getting published. I commend her on her resilience and determination. Her perseverance is so inspiring!
This book reads like YA and would probably find an eager audience in that age group. The impossible Romeo and Juliet love of Angie and Kaden while their families are at war with each other grabbed my interest but left me wanting a little more. I felt like this book highlighted the environmental aspects more than the romance. I also felt the ending was abrupt. I'm hoping that the next book in the series will expand on the conflict a bit more because it's hard for me to believe everything could be tied up so easily.
Before reading this book, I read about the author's arduous journey to getting published. I commend her on her resilience and determination. Her perseverance is so inspiring!
This book reads like YA and would probably find an eager audience in that age group. The impossible Romeo and Juliet love of Angie and Kaden while their families are at war with each other grabbed my interest but left me wanting a little more. I felt like this book highlighted the environmental aspects more than the romance. I also felt the ending was abrupt. I'm hoping that the next book in the series will expand on the conflict a bit more because it's hard for me to believe everything could be tied up so easily.
September 22, 2025
This was really interesting and unique. I enjoyed having a story around mermaids and especially a merman since I don’t feel like this is done too often in romantasy. I wish it had been a little longer and more of a slow burn between them. Thanks to the publisher, author and netgalley for a copy to review
August 20, 2025
I don’t know if I hated this book or if it just wasn’t for me. I really liked the idea of a merman and a human woman, and also the ecological side of the story. I thought the mers had a good motivation by taking fish away from humans, since they were overconsuming.
But I really struggled with the way the humans were written. They were all so angry, violent, and bloodthirsty, never trying to understand the mers. Only Angie seemed to want peace between the two sides. Even then, she barely cared about human deaths—she mentioned them, felt sad for two seconds, and then went back to daydreaming about kissing Kaden. For someone who claimed to be “worried” about peace, she spent a whole lot more time obsessing over her crush than actually trying to stop the war.
I also didn’t like how fast the romance happened. The attraction came out of nowhere, without any real chemistry, and it completely overshadowed the story—even though people were literally dying on both sides.
On top of that, I hated Angie’s father’s passivity, and Nick was unbearable—I almost DNF’d because of him. And I just couldn’t buy the fact that the government did nothing, that the townspeople seemed so disconnected from the rest of the world, and that all of this went unnoticed outside. The mer queen literally unleashed a tsunami, and somehow… the world didn’t react.
Overall, it had a great premise, but the execution felt shallow and frustrating.
Thanks to Netgalley, Hey Hey Books, LLC and C.W. Rose for this free copy.
But I really struggled with the way the humans were written. They were all so angry, violent, and bloodthirsty, never trying to understand the mers. Only Angie seemed to want peace between the two sides. Even then, she barely cared about human deaths—she mentioned them, felt sad for two seconds, and then went back to daydreaming about kissing Kaden. For someone who claimed to be “worried” about peace, she spent a whole lot more time obsessing over her crush than actually trying to stop the war.
I also didn’t like how fast the romance happened. The attraction came out of nowhere, without any real chemistry, and it completely overshadowed the story—even though people were literally dying on both sides.
On top of that, I hated Angie’s father’s passivity, and Nick was unbearable—I almost DNF’d because of him. And I just couldn’t buy the fact that the government did nothing, that the townspeople seemed so disconnected from the rest of the world, and that all of this went unnoticed outside. The mer queen literally unleashed a tsunami, and somehow… the world didn’t react.
Overall, it had a great premise, but the execution felt shallow and frustrating.
Thanks to Netgalley, Hey Hey Books, LLC and C.W. Rose for this free copy.
July 9, 2024
firstly thank you so much for the opportunity to read this arc!
rating: ★★★☆☆
themes: interspecies/forbidden romance, moderate spice, dark little mermaid fantasy
synopsis: fish have gone missing, businesses are closing, humans are starving. only one thing is to blame the existence of mermaids. this story follows a war between two species, with angie a marine biologist and kaden a mer prince caught in the middle. as they begin to become closer, and feelings develop can they save both their species, before time runs out?
review: the author does an incredible job of creating tension in this war. the hatred between the two species really jumped out the page for me. with certain characters being the absolute worst, but just shows how the writing was detailed in emotion and tragedies of war. the fmc angie is strong willed and intelligent; the mmc kaden kind and open-minded. I would have liked to read more build up in the forbidden romance between the fmc and mmc. I think it needed a more detailed epilogue to really explain how things worked between them. the ending got resolved too quickly for my liking. but this is a fast paced and enjoyable read, I look forward to seeing more from this author! I do think it is a first instalment so I'd deffo read the next book if a series :)
rating: ★★★☆☆
themes: interspecies/forbidden romance, moderate spice, dark little mermaid fantasy
synopsis: fish have gone missing, businesses are closing, humans are starving. only one thing is to blame the existence of mermaids. this story follows a war between two species, with angie a marine biologist and kaden a mer prince caught in the middle. as they begin to become closer, and feelings develop can they save both their species, before time runs out?
review: the author does an incredible job of creating tension in this war. the hatred between the two species really jumped out the page for me. with certain characters being the absolute worst, but just shows how the writing was detailed in emotion and tragedies of war. the fmc angie is strong willed and intelligent; the mmc kaden kind and open-minded. I would have liked to read more build up in the forbidden romance between the fmc and mmc. I think it needed a more detailed epilogue to really explain how things worked between them. the ending got resolved too quickly for my liking. but this is a fast paced and enjoyable read, I look forward to seeing more from this author! I do think it is a first instalment so I'd deffo read the next book if a series :)
May 10, 2025
If you love forbidden romance like from Romeo & Juliet with high stakes, but make it with Little Mermaid vibes this is for you!🧜♂️
Angie is a grad student who returns home to Creston, Alaska, to work the docks with her family over the summer. She loves the ocean, spending her free time diving and exploring marine life, and is focused on meeting the requirements for her marine biology program. I appreciated the way the author wove in Angie’s concerns about ocean pollution. It’s an issue I deeply agree with, and it was powerful to see how the book explores its effects on marine life and, by extension, humanity. Fishing in the Creston area begins to decline, and the villagers start to blame the Merfolk for hoarding the fish. According to old tales, the Merfolk have healing powers, but no one has ever truly seen them… until one day, when Angie spots two while diving.
The next encounter between fishermen and Merfolk turns deadly. This is where the book’s tension escalates, and I was hooked. Meanwhile, Angie has a very different experience with one of the Merfolk — Kaden. They meet in a moment of danger, help each other, and slowly begin to form a bond. As tensions between the Merfolk and the fishermen rise into full-blown violence, Angie struggles with how to stop the war without more bloodshed. At the same time, her feelings for Kaden deepen with each encounter.
I found myself rooting for them. The slow-burn romance unfolds gradually and beautifully, with just the right touch of magic to make a human–merman relationship feel believable and compelling. The ongoing conflict and the forbidden nature of their love made this book compelling to keep reading!
Angie is a grad student who returns home to Creston, Alaska, to work the docks with her family over the summer. She loves the ocean, spending her free time diving and exploring marine life, and is focused on meeting the requirements for her marine biology program. I appreciated the way the author wove in Angie’s concerns about ocean pollution. It’s an issue I deeply agree with, and it was powerful to see how the book explores its effects on marine life and, by extension, humanity. Fishing in the Creston area begins to decline, and the villagers start to blame the Merfolk for hoarding the fish. According to old tales, the Merfolk have healing powers, but no one has ever truly seen them… until one day, when Angie spots two while diving.
The next encounter between fishermen and Merfolk turns deadly. This is where the book’s tension escalates, and I was hooked. Meanwhile, Angie has a very different experience with one of the Merfolk — Kaden. They meet in a moment of danger, help each other, and slowly begin to form a bond. As tensions between the Merfolk and the fishermen rise into full-blown violence, Angie struggles with how to stop the war without more bloodshed. At the same time, her feelings for Kaden deepen with each encounter.
I found myself rooting for them. The slow-burn romance unfolds gradually and beautifully, with just the right touch of magic to make a human–merman relationship feel believable and compelling. The ongoing conflict and the forbidden nature of their love made this book compelling to keep reading!
August 1, 2025
This was a very sweet story between 2 people who really shouldn’t be together.
Merman x human, or “landwalker”.
Very forbidden, warring rivals, who desperately want to be together. It was a very light and sweet read. Nothing too stressful until the end. Some light gore and death (depending on what you’re used to, it could be a lot, i just have no morals apparently).
The fmc never angered me, I quickly fell in love with her and her cat, Lulu. The mmc was very sweet and his smart remarks were everything; the mmc and fmc added some good banter to this book!
The sister’s husband made me want to eat sand, but there’s always that one character. 😀🤣
Overall 3.5 stars rounded up to 4, and I’ll definitely be reading book 2!
Merman x human, or “landwalker”.
Very forbidden, warring rivals, who desperately want to be together. It was a very light and sweet read. Nothing too stressful until the end. Some light gore and death (depending on what you’re used to, it could be a lot, i just have no morals apparently).
The fmc never angered me, I quickly fell in love with her and her cat, Lulu. The mmc was very sweet and his smart remarks were everything; the mmc and fmc added some good banter to this book!
The sister’s husband made me want to eat sand, but there’s always that one character. 😀🤣
Overall 3.5 stars rounded up to 4, and I’ll definitely be reading book 2!
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June 18, 2025rec via Erin
July 7, 2024
I was gifted the opportunity to read Oceansong as an ARC, but prior to this, I was able to read the draft of this novel before publisher revisions. At all stages, Oceansong has been a story that strikes the whimsical side of my heart that has always loved mermaids while appealing to my current focus of how we as people are destroying the environment. It’s rare to find a romance that incorporates the bigger picture of real-world problems, particularly those which are environmental, and seeing this is CW Rose’s book is a breath of fresh air.
Angie endures a familiar battle of honor to family and desire for things beyond home. She sticks to her gut and heart, which doesn’t always allow her to make nice with people close to her, but following her instincts and morals is admirable and nice to read. Kaden is sweet, his joy and interest in the world around him is wonderful. He’s strong both physically and mentally, but can also express emotion and I LOVE seeing that in novels. The best part about Kaden, other than his complete interest and sometimes misunderstanding of humans, is that he has so much respect for Angie and her body. His focus is on her, pleasing her, loving her, and honoring her, and that's wonderful to see.
As an only child, I always adore novels that have tight sibling bonds because it’s what I always dreamt of if I were to have a sibling. There’s so much of that within this book—siblings who are close-knit—but of course it isn’t without typical sibling fights and upsets. Still, in the end they have one another’s back and that makes Angie and Kaden all the stronger in what they are striving to achieve.
The fact that this novel takes place in Alaska and not the tropics is so refreshing. I adored how Rose navigated her very human FMC and the cold waters of that northern landscape.
I truly enjoyed that Angie and Kaden find a shared interest in fighting for the health of our oceans—a very modern-day problem that often gets brushed under the rug (or waves?) due to other upsets in world news. It isn’t that they see one another and fall madly in love, it’s that there’s more substance to their relationship through shared interests and experiences despite growing up in very different cultures/locations that makes their bond so special.
But the novel isn’t only a declaration that we should be more considerate of our treatment to the earth, oceans, and marine life. There is the dangerous, slippery slope of how the idea that you are better than others can lead to destruction. That power can get to one’s head and it’s never a very good thing. There is also, of course, the story of two people overcoming preconceived prejudices to realize there’s more to one another, to join together and fight for the greater good, all while falling for each other. Without their love, so much more could have ended, but it’s through love—be it from parent to child, siblings, or romantically—that we are able to see the story through to a happy ending. Love truly can fight all and it’s when love is absent from the heart that you’re doomed.
Angie endures a familiar battle of honor to family and desire for things beyond home. She sticks to her gut and heart, which doesn’t always allow her to make nice with people close to her, but following her instincts and morals is admirable and nice to read. Kaden is sweet, his joy and interest in the world around him is wonderful. He’s strong both physically and mentally, but can also express emotion and I LOVE seeing that in novels. The best part about Kaden, other than his complete interest and sometimes misunderstanding of humans, is that he has so much respect for Angie and her body. His focus is on her, pleasing her, loving her, and honoring her, and that's wonderful to see.
As an only child, I always adore novels that have tight sibling bonds because it’s what I always dreamt of if I were to have a sibling. There’s so much of that within this book—siblings who are close-knit—but of course it isn’t without typical sibling fights and upsets. Still, in the end they have one another’s back and that makes Angie and Kaden all the stronger in what they are striving to achieve.
The fact that this novel takes place in Alaska and not the tropics is so refreshing. I adored how Rose navigated her very human FMC and the cold waters of that northern landscape.
I truly enjoyed that Angie and Kaden find a shared interest in fighting for the health of our oceans—a very modern-day problem that often gets brushed under the rug (or waves?) due to other upsets in world news. It isn’t that they see one another and fall madly in love, it’s that there’s more substance to their relationship through shared interests and experiences despite growing up in very different cultures/locations that makes their bond so special.
But the novel isn’t only a declaration that we should be more considerate of our treatment to the earth, oceans, and marine life. There is the dangerous, slippery slope of how the idea that you are better than others can lead to destruction. That power can get to one’s head and it’s never a very good thing. There is also, of course, the story of two people overcoming preconceived prejudices to realize there’s more to one another, to join together and fight for the greater good, all while falling for each other. Without their love, so much more could have ended, but it’s through love—be it from parent to child, siblings, or romantically—that we are able to see the story through to a happy ending. Love truly can fight all and it’s when love is absent from the heart that you’re doomed.
May 25, 2025
Oceansong seamlessly blends the contemporary with the fantasy in a Romeo and Juliet inspired tale in which a mer-prince and a human girl seek to stop a war between their people in the midst of falling in love.
The setting of this book was definitely my favorite aspect, it came to life in my mind! It’s easy to believe there is a whole world beneath the sea by a small Alaskan town. The setting stages a high stakes plot. From the onset the sea and land cultures clashing raises tension, threatens danger, and further distances our leads Angie and Kaden on opposing lines. Making their coming together all the more breathtaking, and all the more forbidden. The narrative also weaves excellent lessons by highlighting the dangers of overfishing and advocating that we ensure we take care of our environment. You never know when Mother Nature will strike back.
What sets me back from fully embracing this creative tale is its pacing and dialogue. The pacing felt uneven with moments that should have developed becoming fleeting. And the dialogue, especially between Angie and Kaden, felt more appropriate for adolescent teens than 20-somethings. It furthered disengaged my attention from the story.
Nevertheless, the potential is absolutely there! I really was taken with the world created and the high tension and stakes plot, I held my breath a number of times! So this is a world I look forward to seeing expanded.
Thank you RR Book Tours for the advanced complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
The setting of this book was definitely my favorite aspect, it came to life in my mind! It’s easy to believe there is a whole world beneath the sea by a small Alaskan town. The setting stages a high stakes plot. From the onset the sea and land cultures clashing raises tension, threatens danger, and further distances our leads Angie and Kaden on opposing lines. Making their coming together all the more breathtaking, and all the more forbidden. The narrative also weaves excellent lessons by highlighting the dangers of overfishing and advocating that we ensure we take care of our environment. You never know when Mother Nature will strike back.
What sets me back from fully embracing this creative tale is its pacing and dialogue. The pacing felt uneven with moments that should have developed becoming fleeting. And the dialogue, especially between Angie and Kaden, felt more appropriate for adolescent teens than 20-somethings. It furthered disengaged my attention from the story.
Nevertheless, the potential is absolutely there! I really was taken with the world created and the high tension and stakes plot, I held my breath a number of times! So this is a world I look forward to seeing expanded.
Thank you RR Book Tours for the advanced complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
August 11, 2024
Thank you for letting me read an ARC of this fantastic story!
It took a bit for me to get into this book, but once I was hooked I mean I was HOOKED. I got about a quarter of the way through and just had to keep reading to see what would happen. It got pretty dark at times, but the moments of compassion and tenderness woven throughout the story were lovely.
I really liked Angie as an FMC. She was realistic in her behavior with her familial relationships, and while her interactions with Nick were super frustrating, it was unfortunately accurate to real life. I appreciated the complexity of Nick's personality and how he acted with Angie vs. Mia and Baba. Rosie was the cutest, I loved her energy!
Angie and Kaden were adorable. Their enemies to lovers arc was satisfying and their love for their people and passions was beautiful. I also really enjoyed Adrielle and Cyrus as side characters with dynamic personalities.
The ending, with that little hint towards ??? makes me eager to see if this story is over yet!
It took a bit for me to get into this book, but once I was hooked I mean I was HOOKED. I got about a quarter of the way through and just had to keep reading to see what would happen. It got pretty dark at times, but the moments of compassion and tenderness woven throughout the story were lovely.
I really liked Angie as an FMC. She was realistic in her behavior with her familial relationships, and while her interactions with Nick were super frustrating, it was unfortunately accurate to real life. I appreciated the complexity of Nick's personality and how he acted with Angie vs. Mia and Baba. Rosie was the cutest, I loved her energy!
Angie and Kaden were adorable. Their enemies to lovers arc was satisfying and their love for their people and passions was beautiful. I also really enjoyed Adrielle and Cyrus as side characters with dynamic personalities.
The ending, with that little hint towards ??? makes me eager to see if this story is over yet!
July 28, 2024
— ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!
— Mermaid/merman, star crossed lovers, fantasy, social issues, romeo & juliet trope, angsty
This is not your usual mermaid fantasy book, at first I thought it would be magical, enchanting, quite like the fairy tales. But the tropes weren’t lying when it says that it’s about star crossed lovers, a human and a merman. You see, Oceansong perfectly blends the societal issues of the reality and enchanting elements of fantasy. At its core, it’s a book that wants us to listen to the cries of the Ocean. The neglect and exploitation that we continue to do to the marine ecosystem, the hoarding of fishes and sea animals. Yes, these are the kind of things that you will find if you read Oceansong, but it just perfectly managed to blend those things into a beautiful story. So, no, it’s not just about a mermaid and a human who fell helplessly in love, it’s so much more than that! And these, my friends, are the very reason why you have to read it.
We have Angie Song, our female protagonist who’s the daughter of the man who managed their docks and responsible for their aquatic resources and foods throughout their village. She’s not afraid to voice out her opinions, doesn’t let anyone belittle her in a male dominated workplace, and rational about the situation. I really like her character!
We also have Kaden, our male lead who is a mer prince. His character is the one who really shows you how much damage we’ve done to the ocean. Like Angie, he’s not afraid to voice out his opinions and tries to understand the situation from different perspectives. I like Kaden’s character as well but it’s really Angie’s that stood out to me the most.
Special mention to Nick, who never failed to make my blood boil in every page he’s in. I found my most hated book villain, and it’s him. I’ll just see his name and my eyes will already roll, that’s how much I hate him😂
Admittedly, the first parts were a bit slower for me. But once it picks up its pace by the second half and towards the end, I just can’t stop reading it. Honestly, I was so intrigued what would happen next, how would the events unfold and what kind of ending will they get especially when things starts to get really messy. Towards the end, I just can’t put it down, reading so fast because I can’t wait to read what happens next. And for that, it’s an instant five star!
So, if you’re looking for a book that perfectly mixed realism and fantastical elements with mermaids and aquatic kingdom, then you should definitely keep an eye out on this book!
Thank you to C.W Rose and the publisher Hey Hey Book Publishing for this advance reader’s copy!
Bookstagram: @readwithannz
— Angie Song fanart by yours truly! Check it out on my art account @artsbyannz & give some love🩵
— Mermaid/merman, star crossed lovers, fantasy, social issues, romeo & juliet trope, angsty
This is not your usual mermaid fantasy book, at first I thought it would be magical, enchanting, quite like the fairy tales. But the tropes weren’t lying when it says that it’s about star crossed lovers, a human and a merman. You see, Oceansong perfectly blends the societal issues of the reality and enchanting elements of fantasy. At its core, it’s a book that wants us to listen to the cries of the Ocean. The neglect and exploitation that we continue to do to the marine ecosystem, the hoarding of fishes and sea animals. Yes, these are the kind of things that you will find if you read Oceansong, but it just perfectly managed to blend those things into a beautiful story. So, no, it’s not just about a mermaid and a human who fell helplessly in love, it’s so much more than that! And these, my friends, are the very reason why you have to read it.
We have Angie Song, our female protagonist who’s the daughter of the man who managed their docks and responsible for their aquatic resources and foods throughout their village. She’s not afraid to voice out her opinions, doesn’t let anyone belittle her in a male dominated workplace, and rational about the situation. I really like her character!
We also have Kaden, our male lead who is a mer prince. His character is the one who really shows you how much damage we’ve done to the ocean. Like Angie, he’s not afraid to voice out his opinions and tries to understand the situation from different perspectives. I like Kaden’s character as well but it’s really Angie’s that stood out to me the most.
Special mention to Nick, who never failed to make my blood boil in every page he’s in. I found my most hated book villain, and it’s him. I’ll just see his name and my eyes will already roll, that’s how much I hate him😂
Admittedly, the first parts were a bit slower for me. But once it picks up its pace by the second half and towards the end, I just can’t stop reading it. Honestly, I was so intrigued what would happen next, how would the events unfold and what kind of ending will they get especially when things starts to get really messy. Towards the end, I just can’t put it down, reading so fast because I can’t wait to read what happens next. And for that, it’s an instant five star!
So, if you’re looking for a book that perfectly mixed realism and fantastical elements with mermaids and aquatic kingdom, then you should definitely keep an eye out on this book!
Thank you to C.W Rose and the publisher Hey Hey Book Publishing for this advance reader’s copy!
Bookstagram: @readwithannz
— Angie Song fanart by yours truly! Check it out on my art account @artsbyannz & give some love🩵
August 16, 2024
“Son of a triggerfish.” - Hilarious.
"I’m afraid if we do this, I won’t be able to hold myself back anymore."
“I will never get enough of you .” *swoooon* ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oceansong is a beautifully written romantasy book that has a Romeo and Juliet style of forbidden love, a pretty alaskan setting with some Asian culture intertwined.
We follow our main female character, Angie, as she returns to Alaska to get her work hours up at her fathers docks and earn some money for grad school. however, upon angies return, there seems to be a decline in the resources being produced, which is impacting the small village. The humans want to know what is causing this, which leads to the discovery of mermaids. This turns into a human vs. mermaids war for the ocean. Both sides are not willing to step down, but how far are they willing to go? and what sacrifices will be made?
I have not read a book that had mermaids in since I was a child and I was a little apprehensive as to whether I would fully enjoy it, with this being an interspecies romance between a human and a merman - but this book was fantastic! I think I have been converted into my mermaid era.🧜♀️
the writing style is gripping, descriptive, and conveys the emotions of the characters so easily.I never struggled to visualise any of the scenes or the characters. I enjoyed how well thought out the fantasy and magic elements of the book were, as again I was very curious as to how some things would work - wink, wink!! 😆😏
I like that the author touched upon real-world issues and difficult topics such as over consumption of fishing by humans, water pollution, etc. Tough family dynamics, preconceived/internalised prejudice - as these are super important topics!
Watching Angie, our MFC, grow and develop as she battles with the pressures from her family and her own moral decisions throughout the war between humans and mermaids is interesting and seeing how her walls slow fall down for the lovely merman, Kaden.
Kaden, our MMC, is a merman, and he is such a little sweetheart. He feels too innocent at times, but he really does a great job of introducing us to the world of mer and breaking down Angies armour. Their relationship is a slow romantic burn, and it will leave you wanting more!
Overall, I would recommend this book, and I can’t wait to read more about Angie and Kaden!
"I’m afraid if we do this, I won’t be able to hold myself back anymore."
“I will never get enough of you .” *swoooon* ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oceansong is a beautifully written romantasy book that has a Romeo and Juliet style of forbidden love, a pretty alaskan setting with some Asian culture intertwined.
We follow our main female character, Angie, as she returns to Alaska to get her work hours up at her fathers docks and earn some money for grad school. however, upon angies return, there seems to be a decline in the resources being produced, which is impacting the small village. The humans want to know what is causing this, which leads to the discovery of mermaids. This turns into a human vs. mermaids war for the ocean. Both sides are not willing to step down, but how far are they willing to go? and what sacrifices will be made?
I have not read a book that had mermaids in since I was a child and I was a little apprehensive as to whether I would fully enjoy it, with this being an interspecies romance between a human and a merman - but this book was fantastic! I think I have been converted into my mermaid era.🧜♀️
the writing style is gripping, descriptive, and conveys the emotions of the characters so easily.I never struggled to visualise any of the scenes or the characters. I enjoyed how well thought out the fantasy and magic elements of the book were, as again I was very curious as to how some things would work - wink, wink!! 😆😏
I like that the author touched upon real-world issues and difficult topics such as over consumption of fishing by humans, water pollution, etc. Tough family dynamics, preconceived/internalised prejudice - as these are super important topics!
Watching Angie, our MFC, grow and develop as she battles with the pressures from her family and her own moral decisions throughout the war between humans and mermaids is interesting and seeing how her walls slow fall down for the lovely merman, Kaden.
Kaden, our MMC, is a merman, and he is such a little sweetheart. He feels too innocent at times, but he really does a great job of introducing us to the world of mer and breaking down Angies armour. Their relationship is a slow romantic burn, and it will leave you wanting more!
Overall, I would recommend this book, and I can’t wait to read more about Angie and Kaden!
December 10, 2025
eARC Review:
An interesting new story about romance across borders.
Did I want it to be more magic, yes! But I also liked how it felt realistic even if there is mer-people.
The story was sweet and giving strong Juliette and Romeo vibes.
I would have liked more worldbuilding, but the storyline kept me going. And the cover is so pretty!
In generel I need more mermaids, so this was one step closer!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily, and a thanks to Booksirens for the ARc
An interesting new story about romance across borders.
Did I want it to be more magic, yes! But I also liked how it felt realistic even if there is mer-people.
The story was sweet and giving strong Juliette and Romeo vibes.
I would have liked more worldbuilding, but the storyline kept me going. And the cover is so pretty!
In generel I need more mermaids, so this was one step closer!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily, and a thanks to Booksirens for the ARc
July 24, 2025
2.5 stars 🌟
all the tropes and the blurb of this book had me really interested. the little mermaid x romeo and juliet? intrigued!! forbidden love? YES! but unfortunately it fell quite flat for me. i struggled on what to rate this book as i actually enjoyed the first half but started to lose interest during the second half. i don’t think i was the right audience for this one unfortunately.
I wish this book had been longer to really develop the romance between the two main characters, i felt they fell in love far too quickly and there was no yearning or tension that you would expect to see in a forbidden love trope.
i feel like the ending was really abrupt too, issues between the humans and mer were resolved too quickly despite them being at war with each other for the majority of the book.
however, i did like the plot and the description of the underwater world was done really well
i’m definitely open to more mer x human romances though that’s for sure 👀🧜♂️
all the tropes and the blurb of this book had me really interested. the little mermaid x romeo and juliet? intrigued!! forbidden love? YES! but unfortunately it fell quite flat for me. i struggled on what to rate this book as i actually enjoyed the first half but started to lose interest during the second half. i don’t think i was the right audience for this one unfortunately.
I wish this book had been longer to really develop the romance between the two main characters, i felt they fell in love far too quickly and there was no yearning or tension that you would expect to see in a forbidden love trope.
i feel like the ending was really abrupt too, issues between the humans and mer were resolved too quickly despite them being at war with each other for the majority of the book.
however, i did like the plot and the description of the underwater world was done really well
i’m definitely open to more mer x human romances though that’s for sure 👀🧜♂️
February 16, 2025
Where do I begin? While reading Oceansong, I felt ill. My chest feels tight and I feel anxious in my stomach even as I’m writing this review (no exaggeration). I have to admit, I feel horrible criticizing books when authors put their heart and soul into their work, but I want to be completely honest about my thoughts. <3
That said, this book takes place in Creston, Alaska, and is told in 24-year-old, marine biologist Angie’s pov. The story’s conflict began with merfolk hoarding fish to teach humans a lesson about the damage they’ve caused to the ocean and escalated into full-blown war when merpeople as well as humans were killed. Amidst the chaos, Angie met Kaden, a merman, and viewed him as an enemy briefly, one interaction to be exact, before coming to a mutual understanding, agreeing to work together to convince their people for a ceasefire. The ensuing romance between them had me grimacing. I couldn’t feel their love despite the feeble insistence to the contrary, also their moments together felt grossly ill-timed. At least the romance didn’t quickly escalate into love. :/
Regarding the plot, the first word that comes to mind is ludicrous. Angie’s meager efforts to stop the war were futile because the humans weren’t interested in understanding the merfolk, but rather they justified the merpeople’s claims that humanity is cruel, entitled, and greedy. Virtually all of the villagers were barbaric/archaic, gloating over murdering merfolk. The men were particularly insufferable with their exasperating tone of condescension. No one, including the merpeople, listened to reason, resulting in countless, avoidable deaths, for everyone was full of hatred and rage.
Don’t get me started on Nick. How did nobody else besides Angie see how AWFUL he was?? He talked his way out of everything and embodied someone who is abusive. Admittedly, his character is the one thing I think C.W. Rose executed well. Whereas Nick’s character was impressively revolting, Angie’s father was irritatingly impassive. His affection for his daughters indiscernible.
I admire C.W. Rose’s attempt to increase awareness of ocean pollution and overfishing, yet Oceansong remains a disappointment that I struggled to finish. Even though it concerns merpeople, there was a remarkable lack of scenes that took place in the underwater world. Needless to say, w/ graphic violence, swearing, and spice, Oceansong is sadly a book I would never recommend reading for the aforementioned reasons. :(
p.s. Oceansong includes the mentioning of s*icide.
That said, this book takes place in Creston, Alaska, and is told in 24-year-old, marine biologist Angie’s pov. The story’s conflict began with merfolk hoarding fish to teach humans a lesson about the damage they’ve caused to the ocean and escalated into full-blown war when merpeople as well as humans were killed. Amidst the chaos, Angie met Kaden, a merman, and viewed him as an enemy briefly, one interaction to be exact, before coming to a mutual understanding, agreeing to work together to convince their people for a ceasefire. The ensuing romance between them had me grimacing. I couldn’t feel their love despite the feeble insistence to the contrary, also their moments together felt grossly ill-timed. At least the romance didn’t quickly escalate into love. :/
Regarding the plot, the first word that comes to mind is ludicrous. Angie’s meager efforts to stop the war were futile because the humans weren’t interested in understanding the merfolk, but rather they justified the merpeople’s claims that humanity is cruel, entitled, and greedy. Virtually all of the villagers were barbaric/archaic, gloating over murdering merfolk. The men were particularly insufferable with their exasperating tone of condescension. No one, including the merpeople, listened to reason, resulting in countless, avoidable deaths, for everyone was full of hatred and rage.
Don’t get me started on Nick. How did nobody else besides Angie see how AWFUL he was?? He talked his way out of everything and embodied someone who is abusive. Admittedly, his character is the one thing I think C.W. Rose executed well. Whereas Nick’s character was impressively revolting, Angie’s father was irritatingly impassive. His affection for his daughters indiscernible.
I admire C.W. Rose’s attempt to increase awareness of ocean pollution and overfishing, yet Oceansong remains a disappointment that I struggled to finish. Even though it concerns merpeople, there was a remarkable lack of scenes that took place in the underwater world. Needless to say, w/ graphic violence, swearing, and spice, Oceansong is sadly a book I would never recommend reading for the aforementioned reasons. :(
p.s. Oceansong includes the mentioning of s*icide.
July 7, 2024
Rounding up from 3.5. Thank you to the author for the ARC of this book!
I haven’t read merfolk fantasy before so I was grateful to get to experience from a new author’s work!
Things I liked:
- forbidden romance
- Chinese words, terminology, and religion woven into the mer culture
- Angie being a strong, smart, educated woman who wasn’t dead set on love but found it anyway
Things I didn’t love:
- the pacing felt really slow at times
- the war was really long and I wish it’d wrapped up faster
- Nick. Full stop. And also I don’t understand how her dad and sister could not believe her?? That whole dynamic was really concerning to me.
- the ending left me feeling a little unfulfilled? I wish the epilogue had been like 3 years later or when she’d finished her PhD program and we could see how Angie and Kaden ended up together and have a little more resolution?
Overall, I think this is a strong debut and I can see a lot of people really liking this. I hope C.W Rose keeps writing because I like her voice and POV. I think she’ll continue to grow as a writer and look forward to her future stories.
I haven’t read merfolk fantasy before so I was grateful to get to experience from a new author’s work!
Things I liked:
- forbidden romance
- Chinese words, terminology, and religion woven into the mer culture
- Angie being a strong, smart, educated woman who wasn’t dead set on love but found it anyway
Things I didn’t love:
- the pacing felt really slow at times
- the war was really long and I wish it’d wrapped up faster
- Nick. Full stop. And also I don’t understand how her dad and sister could not believe her?? That whole dynamic was really concerning to me.
- the ending left me feeling a little unfulfilled? I wish the epilogue had been like 3 years later or when she’d finished her PhD program and we could see how Angie and Kaden ended up together and have a little more resolution?
Overall, I think this is a strong debut and I can see a lot of people really liking this. I hope C.W Rose keeps writing because I like her voice and POV. I think she’ll continue to grow as a writer and look forward to her future stories.
June 7, 2024
Thank you StoryOrigin & C.W Rose for an ARC copy of this book for review.
I haven't read a lot of interspecies Romantasy books, at least ones other than the typical fantasy creatures i.e. Vampire, witch or wolf/shifter.
This story meets a new love for me, human/fantasy sea creature. I've often been intrigued, about the melding of the 2 worlds, and after one of my last reads (DL Blades - Sea of Zemira series) I felt the desire to read more of the same! 🧜♂️🔮
So when I came across the Oceansong, I simply HAD to read it because I got the 'tingles', which usually is my indicator that I will throw down my body in worship of a well written book. 🤔
I wasn't wrong.🙏🏻🙏🏻
This book has dark little mermaid vibes. 😈🧜🏻♀️
It has a beautiful enemies to lovers tale, not to slow, not to fast. Goldilocks timing. 👌🏻
The book is focused on the war between two species, Merfolk and Humans. The loss of the oceans fish population. The bonds of family. In a small American/Canadian town? Sorry I'm British and awful at geography, I know it's somewhere remote and in that region, I just couldn't work out where Alaska actually lied, geographically. 🫢🌏📍
The villain in this piece was excellent, I wish there was more back story into his character and why he was such a bellend. I didn't like him from the moment he stepped on the scene. With his better than thou attitude, and antagonising behaviour. So that's what made his development into an evil villain exceptionally brilliant. 😈
I won't give any spoilers, because I really feel this book will get its chance to shine without any sneaky peeks from my mouth/keyboard? 🌟
I love an indie author. I adore an indie author who can produce a novel that keeps me awake through the long hours of the night, with my mind refusing to sleep until I've read every single beautiful word.
I love this story, and I really hope I get a chance to read more of Rose' work in the future.
5 stormy sea stars for you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another book/author for my WYR pile.🖤
I haven't read a lot of interspecies Romantasy books, at least ones other than the typical fantasy creatures i.e. Vampire, witch or wolf/shifter.
This story meets a new love for me, human/fantasy sea creature. I've often been intrigued, about the melding of the 2 worlds, and after one of my last reads (DL Blades - Sea of Zemira series) I felt the desire to read more of the same! 🧜♂️🔮
So when I came across the Oceansong, I simply HAD to read it because I got the 'tingles', which usually is my indicator that I will throw down my body in worship of a well written book. 🤔
I wasn't wrong.🙏🏻🙏🏻
This book has dark little mermaid vibes. 😈🧜🏻♀️
It has a beautiful enemies to lovers tale, not to slow, not to fast. Goldilocks timing. 👌🏻
The book is focused on the war between two species, Merfolk and Humans. The loss of the oceans fish population. The bonds of family. In a small American/Canadian town? Sorry I'm British and awful at geography, I know it's somewhere remote and in that region, I just couldn't work out where Alaska actually lied, geographically. 🫢🌏📍
The villain in this piece was excellent, I wish there was more back story into his character and why he was such a bellend. I didn't like him from the moment he stepped on the scene. With his better than thou attitude, and antagonising behaviour. So that's what made his development into an evil villain exceptionally brilliant. 😈
I won't give any spoilers, because I really feel this book will get its chance to shine without any sneaky peeks from my mouth/keyboard? 🌟
I love an indie author. I adore an indie author who can produce a novel that keeps me awake through the long hours of the night, with my mind refusing to sleep until I've read every single beautiful word.
I love this story, and I really hope I get a chance to read more of Rose' work in the future.
5 stormy sea stars for you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another book/author for my WYR pile.🖤
May 15, 2024
I'm telling ya'all to brace yourself to Angie a headstrong aspiring marine biologist with Kaden, the sweet and handsomest mer-prince. Both would go strenuously to protect their people despite the burning star-crossed roller-coaster relationship!!! Also, I'm so honored to beta-read this book not once but T.W.I.C.E even before she has found a lovely home in the hands of a supportive publisher (so glad that she finally did and so deserving!). I absolutely highly-recommend this Little Mermaid X Asian retelling of Romeo & Juliet, not only for those who love this combination BUT for those who love to read an action-packed adventure, straight out of the pages (yeah, before it hit your nearest cinema OR Netflix!😉) . I would say read it like you're watching a movie in your coziest manner BUT make sure to grip onto your seats. Especially you have a villain that needed to be thrown out to the sharks! Lastly, I'm definitely looking forward to read this one! And I hope you all are, too! Human-Mer unite! 👩🏻🔬🧜🏻♂️
April 21, 2025
Beautiful world building! Thorough underwater descriptions, with scientific animal names and really interesting takes on mer magic! Great climate crisis representation, with heavy emphasis on strong human-ocean relationships for a healthier world. I loved the multi-lingual writing!
As this is the first book in the series, I'd like to try Book 2 or other works by the author. Maybe this book wasn't the right one for me right now, but as stated above I did enjoy a lot about it!
My thanks to the author for the ARC, and the opinions above are my own.
As this is the first book in the series, I'd like to try Book 2 or other works by the author. Maybe this book wasn't the right one for me right now, but as stated above I did enjoy a lot about it!
My thanks to the author for the ARC, and the opinions above are my own.
June 6, 2024
I loved this spin off of my little mermaid!
Filled with so much drama it continues to draw you in!
I did struggle with the small stagnant parts but the book is well worth it!
Filled with so much drama it continues to draw you in!
I did struggle with the small stagnant parts but the book is well worth it!
August 28, 2025
Quick Summary: A mer fantasy romance
My Review: Oceansong by C.W. Rose is a 2024 "Romance | Sci Fi & Fantasy."
About the Book: "...in this modern-day Romeo and Juliet meets The Little Mermaid, no one is safe in the desperate fight to control the sea’s resources."
In My Own Words: A mer-prince and a human woman studying marine biology try to work together to bring peace to a volatile situation, all while navigating a forbidden romance.
About the Characters/Conflict:
- The love story between Kaden and Angie started with an opposites/enemies vibe, yet it ended with a lovers/lifemates energy. I liked that this couple defied the odds. They both fought to get what they wanted, and they were willing to make sacrifices in order to keep what they had.
- Angie's family was a highly dysfunctional one. Their entire background story was a sad one. Grief impacted Angie, her sister, and their father so differently. I found it interesting how they each dealt with loss. Mike did not help matters.
- The antagonists were horrible. Nick and several of the men who worked under him were deviants. I did not like them. They were irredeemable.
- The overarching conflict that was presented was concerning. It snowballed and took the story to level after level. I really liked that the core matter depicted just how far beings could go to further their cause. It revealed the depths of heart-actions when wronged or when seeking justice.
What I Liked:
- The mer world building was nicely done. I loved the idea of a cloaked dwelling place. I also loved how the mer viewed care for the environment and the creatures that live therein.
- I really appreciated how the Asian cultural influence was written into the story. I liked how the language and the identifiers were featured throughout.
- I liked how there was a sense of hope and peace for the future weaved into the story. While what was to come was unclear, there was a glimpse of sorts present.
- There were a few dangling threads that might serve as a means to introduce other stories.
What I Found Challenging:
- The pacing of the story was slow.
- The writing often came across as
- There were a few times that the lead characters referred to each other in VERY derogatory terms. I did not like that.
My Final Say: This was one of the most creative mer stories that I have come across in a while. It was action-packed, unpredictable, and very entertaining. It was also tragic and sad. Loss was a major theme in the novel. By the end, I can say that I did get a sense of where the story was headed, but at the same time, there seemed to be room for more.
Other: Readers who enjoy mer fantasies, enemies to lovers relationships, and royal romances may like this book.
*** This book does contain violence and abuse. Potential readers should read any and all author/publisher content warnings. ***
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: NA
Status/Level: ✨.5
Chemistry/Spice: Low simmer 🌶
Content Warnings: Yes
Cover: +
Thank you to the author, to the publisher (Hey Hey Books, LLC), and to NetGalley for granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. The words I have voluntarily shared are my own thoughts and opinions. I appreciate the opportunity.
My Review: Oceansong by C.W. Rose is a 2024 "Romance | Sci Fi & Fantasy."
About the Book: "...in this modern-day Romeo and Juliet meets The Little Mermaid, no one is safe in the desperate fight to control the sea’s resources."
In My Own Words: A mer-prince and a human woman studying marine biology try to work together to bring peace to a volatile situation, all while navigating a forbidden romance.
About the Characters/Conflict:
- The love story between Kaden and Angie started with an opposites/enemies vibe, yet it ended with a lovers/lifemates energy. I liked that this couple defied the odds. They both fought to get what they wanted, and they were willing to make sacrifices in order to keep what they had.
- Angie's family was a highly dysfunctional one. Their entire background story was a sad one. Grief impacted Angie, her sister, and their father so differently. I found it interesting how they each dealt with loss. Mike did not help matters.
- The antagonists were horrible. Nick and several of the men who worked under him were deviants. I did not like them. They were irredeemable.
- The overarching conflict that was presented was concerning. It snowballed and took the story to level after level. I really liked that the core matter depicted just how far beings could go to further their cause. It revealed the depths of heart-actions when wronged or when seeking justice.
What I Liked:
- The mer world building was nicely done. I loved the idea of a cloaked dwelling place. I also loved how the mer viewed care for the environment and the creatures that live therein.
- I really appreciated how the Asian cultural influence was written into the story. I liked how the language and the identifiers were featured throughout.
- I liked how there was a sense of hope and peace for the future weaved into the story. While what was to come was unclear, there was a glimpse of sorts present.
- There were a few dangling threads that might serve as a means to introduce other stories.
What I Found Challenging:
- The pacing of the story was slow.
- The writing often came across as
- There were a few times that the lead characters referred to each other in VERY derogatory terms. I did not like that.
My Final Say: This was one of the most creative mer stories that I have come across in a while. It was action-packed, unpredictable, and very entertaining. It was also tragic and sad. Loss was a major theme in the novel. By the end, I can say that I did get a sense of where the story was headed, but at the same time, there seemed to be room for more.
Other: Readers who enjoy mer fantasies, enemies to lovers relationships, and royal romances may like this book.
*** This book does contain violence and abuse. Potential readers should read any and all author/publisher content warnings. ***
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: NA
Status/Level: ✨.5
Chemistry/Spice: Low simmer 🌶
Content Warnings: Yes
Cover: +
Thank you to the author, to the publisher (Hey Hey Books, LLC), and to NetGalley for granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. The words I have voluntarily shared are my own thoughts and opinions. I appreciate the opportunity.
November 20, 2024
This was a thought provoking realistic fictional tale with a feminine twist. The story follows Angie an aspiring marine biologist. The people in her home town are starving and the fish have gone missing. The villagers soon discover the existence of merfolk and a deadly conflict erupts between them. Caught between her family and a new found forbidden romance, Angie must navigate her feelings or risk losing it all.
This story had a nice blend of fiction but with real world examples. It really drove home the idea that humans are destructive. We are ruining the oceans and the environment around us with little care for the creatures we share our planet with. The magic and the merfolk were a fun addition to the story. I also thought the author made her merfolk unique. I will say this was kind of a bleak story with lots of death, gore and fighting but there is some romance, spice and merfolk smut to help light it up. Kaden is the love interest and he is kind and inquisitive. He balanced out Angie who was a bit more reserved and guarded.
The plot and the pacing were decent. I do think this book needed a bit more editing in my opinion. It felt a bit like a draft where it included all the details. This made the writing feel a bit clunky and more tell me not show me. Mixed with the scientific elements I found this book a bit hard to get into. The characters felt a bit detached and I never really felt invested. I will say the author did a great job with creating a feeling of guilt and anger when it comes to how humans would treat other life forms and how they already treat the animals of this world.
Overall this was an interesting story that will make you think twice about ocean sustainability. I think this story would be also be categorized as new adult since it did contain some sex scenes that were not fade to black. So if you’re looking for a realistic fiction where merfolk and humans are fighting over ocean resources that also has a sprinkle of paranormal romance and feminist themes then I’d say give this a try.
Thank you to HearOurVoices for gifting me a copy
This story had a nice blend of fiction but with real world examples. It really drove home the idea that humans are destructive. We are ruining the oceans and the environment around us with little care for the creatures we share our planet with. The magic and the merfolk were a fun addition to the story. I also thought the author made her merfolk unique. I will say this was kind of a bleak story with lots of death, gore and fighting but there is some romance, spice and merfolk smut to help light it up. Kaden is the love interest and he is kind and inquisitive. He balanced out Angie who was a bit more reserved and guarded.
The plot and the pacing were decent. I do think this book needed a bit more editing in my opinion. It felt a bit like a draft where it included all the details. This made the writing feel a bit clunky and more tell me not show me. Mixed with the scientific elements I found this book a bit hard to get into. The characters felt a bit detached and I never really felt invested. I will say the author did a great job with creating a feeling of guilt and anger when it comes to how humans would treat other life forms and how they already treat the animals of this world.
Overall this was an interesting story that will make you think twice about ocean sustainability. I think this story would be also be categorized as new adult since it did contain some sex scenes that were not fade to black. So if you’re looking for a realistic fiction where merfolk and humans are fighting over ocean resources that also has a sprinkle of paranormal romance and feminist themes then I’d say give this a try.
Thank you to HearOurVoices for gifting me a copy
did-not-finish
December 24, 2024Decided to not finish this book after reading 100 or so pages. Since I dnf'ed the book, I did not feel it appropriate to rate it. I really thought I would have loved this.... The character is interested in marine biology, the setting takes place Alaska, and it's a forbidden romance. Plus, mer-people! It seemed so promising to me, but it did not hold up.
The pacing was confusing and the main character was hard for me to connect with. I don't know why she didn't seem to have good relationships with people, and why all the men she worked with seemed to be really antagonistic? The whole "they don't like her cause she is a woman" is unrealistic to me, and this is coming from someone who works in a male dominated field (not to say it doesn't happen, but it did not jive with me on a personal level).
Another thing too: I felt no wonder reading this book. The reaction everyone had upon realizing the mer-people exist was not what I was expecting. The humans immediately just raised their pitchforks and started hunting the mermaids and mermen. They didn't even bother posting about it on social media, or alerting the government about it. I am so confused why a small fishing village would take the problem on by themselves.
All of that aside, this book read like it was not edited at all. This book was published by Hey Hey Books, LLC. I have never heard of them before, and judging by their social media they seem to only have published a handful of books. Not sure what their process is like, but I am hesitant to pick up another book from this publisher.
The pacing was confusing and the main character was hard for me to connect with. I don't know why she didn't seem to have good relationships with people, and why all the men she worked with seemed to be really antagonistic? The whole "they don't like her cause she is a woman" is unrealistic to me, and this is coming from someone who works in a male dominated field (not to say it doesn't happen, but it did not jive with me on a personal level).
Another thing too: I felt no wonder reading this book. The reaction everyone had upon realizing the mer-people exist was not what I was expecting. The humans immediately just raised their pitchforks and started hunting the mermaids and mermen. They didn't even bother posting about it on social media, or alerting the government about it. I am so confused why a small fishing village would take the problem on by themselves.
All of that aside, this book read like it was not edited at all. This book was published by Hey Hey Books, LLC. I have never heard of them before, and judging by their social media they seem to only have published a handful of books. Not sure what their process is like, but I am hesitant to pick up another book from this publisher.
September 13, 2024
This was such a wonderful book. I love a good retelling when it’s done well and the author absolutely delivered.
This book is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet and the little mermaid. We see a love that transcends race, feuding families and cultures and the sweetest natural romance with high stakes and tensions.
I loved both Angie and Kaden, the main characters, especially the fact that their romance progressed naturally.
The descriptions of the underwater world and mermaid lore were done so well that I had no issue imagining all of the scenes and action.
I was so curious to see how the spice scenes were done and I think the author did this really well and it made sense
There are some real world topics too that are tackled in this book (humans destroying the ecosystem, taking too much food from the ocean, littering, even toxic relationships and family loyalty and issues) that are so nicely sprinkled through the book. It made me feel really emotional at times especially with the way the author made some of the more villainous characters - the humans choosing to destroy the mer-people to ‘show them who the strongest species are’ and especially the male attitude towards mermaids
Overall, this book evoked so many emotions in me and left me with a lot of thoughts regarding the real world issues mentioned. I love Kaden and Angie’s relationship and cannot wait to see where the series goes
This book is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet and the little mermaid. We see a love that transcends race, feuding families and cultures and the sweetest natural romance with high stakes and tensions.
I loved both Angie and Kaden, the main characters, especially the fact that their romance progressed naturally.
The descriptions of the underwater world and mermaid lore were done so well that I had no issue imagining all of the scenes and action.
I was so curious to see how the spice scenes were done and I think the author did this really well and it made sense
There are some real world topics too that are tackled in this book (humans destroying the ecosystem, taking too much food from the ocean, littering, even toxic relationships and family loyalty and issues) that are so nicely sprinkled through the book. It made me feel really emotional at times especially with the way the author made some of the more villainous characters - the humans choosing to destroy the mer-people to ‘show them who the strongest species are’ and especially the male attitude towards mermaids
Overall, this book evoked so many emotions in me and left me with a lot of thoughts regarding the real world issues mentioned. I love Kaden and Angie’s relationship and cannot wait to see where the series goes
August 26, 2024
I think the dedication of this book really sums it up:
"For the women who have had to choose between duty and their heart, and for the feminists and feminist allies, and the romantics and ocean children at heart."
If you fall under any or all of those categories, I think you'll really enjoy this story.
Part Romeo and Juliet star-crossed lovers romance, part ecological activism, part heart-wrenching war story, this book wears so many hats and does them all so well!
I loved the main character Angie. She's a scientist at heart, wanting to understand how the world, especially its oceans, works. While she is caring and has a heart of gold, she also has a backbone as witnessed by her standing up for herself to her terrible brother-in-law. I loved to hate that man, and I loved how she put him in his place. When the war with the mer-people begins, she can't decide whether to be angry at the mer for seemingly taking their food source for no reason or horrified at her own people for their bloodlust, and I loved her for that. Even when she wasn't sure she wanted to take the mer's side, she still advocated for them to have dignity during the war.
Her relationship with a merman progressed a little quickly for my tastes, but I still enjoyed it. I loved her wonder at getting to experience his world. The underwater scenes were magical, straight out of The Little Mermaid!
Overall, if you're looking for a sweet romance in the middle of a dark war with ecological importance, give this book a try!
Thank you to the author for the copy of the book. This review was left voluntarily and all opinions are my own.
"For the women who have had to choose between duty and their heart, and for the feminists and feminist allies, and the romantics and ocean children at heart."
If you fall under any or all of those categories, I think you'll really enjoy this story.
Part Romeo and Juliet star-crossed lovers romance, part ecological activism, part heart-wrenching war story, this book wears so many hats and does them all so well!
I loved the main character Angie. She's a scientist at heart, wanting to understand how the world, especially its oceans, works. While she is caring and has a heart of gold, she also has a backbone as witnessed by her standing up for herself to her terrible brother-in-law. I loved to hate that man, and I loved how she put him in his place. When the war with the mer-people begins, she can't decide whether to be angry at the mer for seemingly taking their food source for no reason or horrified at her own people for their bloodlust, and I loved her for that. Even when she wasn't sure she wanted to take the mer's side, she still advocated for them to have dignity during the war.
Her relationship with a merman progressed a little quickly for my tastes, but I still enjoyed it. I loved her wonder at getting to experience his world. The underwater scenes were magical, straight out of The Little Mermaid!
Overall, if you're looking for a sweet romance in the middle of a dark war with ecological importance, give this book a try!
Thank you to the author for the copy of the book. This review was left voluntarily and all opinions are my own.
October 18, 2025
I was so excited to discover a new mer book, after years of not seeing enough mermaid media! (Shoutout Iman Hariri-Kia for getting on her soapbox about this - bring back the mermaids!!)
This book felt like a time machine to simpler times, filled with childhood dreams of mermaids and princes. It was the same feeling I got reading about mermaid kingdoms under the covers as a 10 year old.
The setting was stunning and I really was able to picture every little detail of this book. It felt so immersive!
The interwoven elements of Chinese culture in both Angie’s life and the mer world were so incredibly cool to read! I wish we got a little more insight into the mer language and culture because it was one of my favorite elements of the book. I would have loved to see Kaden and Angie bond over their shared cultural origins!
My singular qualm was with Angie’s lack of assertiveness at critical moments. It, at various points, felt like she didn’t act simply to keep the plot moving, not because it was something she would do. I wasn’t entirely convinced that it made sense for her to be so meek towards the end, after witnessing her do so many brave things.
Overall, this was such a cozy, fast-paced read. I felt so many emotions while reading this one and cannot wait to see what happens next in this world!!
Thank you to Netgalley for this copy of Oceansong!
This book felt like a time machine to simpler times, filled with childhood dreams of mermaids and princes. It was the same feeling I got reading about mermaid kingdoms under the covers as a 10 year old.
The setting was stunning and I really was able to picture every little detail of this book. It felt so immersive!
The interwoven elements of Chinese culture in both Angie’s life and the mer world were so incredibly cool to read! I wish we got a little more insight into the mer language and culture because it was one of my favorite elements of the book. I would have loved to see Kaden and Angie bond over their shared cultural origins!
My singular qualm was with Angie’s lack of assertiveness at critical moments. It, at various points, felt like she didn’t act simply to keep the plot moving, not because it was something she would do. I wasn’t entirely convinced that it made sense for her to be so meek towards the end, after witnessing her do so many brave things.
Overall, this was such a cozy, fast-paced read. I felt so many emotions while reading this one and cannot wait to see what happens next in this world!!
Thank you to Netgalley for this copy of Oceansong!
August 8, 2024
• I am going to start by saying this, her writing is just BEAUTIFUL. From the first page, I am there, with Angie, smelling the sea air and on the docks with her.
• Angie Song (love her name) our FMC, I would 100% be friends with this gal. Not afraid to speak her mind and opinions. And we love an outspoken queen. She doesn’t change her views or beliefs to conform with everyone else around her, she sticks to what her heart is telling her.
• Kaden, the mer prince, from the very beginning he had me in his clutches. Also not afraid to speak his mind, I’m all for that. Meek characters drive me insane, and this book didn’t have any of that. 👏 I also love how he listens to Angie’s views about the humans and the “don’t punish the few for the masses mistakes POV.” He’s also so curious about the world, and I adored that.
• The whole story play out of this book was just 🤌🏻 You needed that build up in the beginning to understand why things went the way they did. The environmental impact humans do the ocean, I LOVE that that is in here.
• I am SO glad I got to read this early. I can’t wait for more! I’m purposely just giving you a LITTLE bit of info because I don’t want to spoil anything. You’ll just have to read it yourself to find out!
• Angie Song (love her name) our FMC, I would 100% be friends with this gal. Not afraid to speak her mind and opinions. And we love an outspoken queen. She doesn’t change her views or beliefs to conform with everyone else around her, she sticks to what her heart is telling her.
• Kaden, the mer prince, from the very beginning he had me in his clutches. Also not afraid to speak his mind, I’m all for that. Meek characters drive me insane, and this book didn’t have any of that. 👏 I also love how he listens to Angie’s views about the humans and the “don’t punish the few for the masses mistakes POV.” He’s also so curious about the world, and I adored that.
• The whole story play out of this book was just 🤌🏻 You needed that build up in the beginning to understand why things went the way they did. The environmental impact humans do the ocean, I LOVE that that is in here.
• I am SO glad I got to read this early. I can’t wait for more! I’m purposely just giving you a LITTLE bit of info because I don’t want to spoil anything. You’ll just have to read it yourself to find out!
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