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She won’t melt.
Everything was perfect.
With a future career in surfing and an ocean-front home, Iris Glass is one teenager who thinks she is in paradise. Her dad is the head of the police department, her mother a successful business woman. Her twin sister is a spoilt brat, but what family doesn’t have one?
Then their 18th birthday comes around.
Nothing will be the same again.
Everything was perfect.
With a future career in surfing and an ocean-front home, Iris Glass is one teenager who thinks she is in paradise. Her dad is the head of the police department, her mother a successful business woman. Her twin sister is a spoilt brat, but what family doesn’t have one?
Then their 18th birthday comes around.
Nothing will be the same again.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2014
47 people are currently reading
264 people want to read
About the author
M.S. Watson
8 books21 followersBiography
YA paranormal romance author, two published short stories, top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors, top 5 in the Girlfriend 'Mercy' competition and more!
Description
YA paranormal romance author, two published short stories, top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors, top 5 in the Girlfriend 'Mercy' competition and more!
In search for a publisher, so if you're a publisher or agent interested in publishing me, you can find my novel Glass Bones on Wattpad.
Description
YA paranormal romance author, two published short stories, top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors, top 5 in the Girlfriend 'Mercy' competition and more!
In search for a publisher, so if you're a publisher or agent interested in publishing me, you can find my novel Glass Bones on Wattpad.
Favorite Books
- Switched by Amanda Hocking
- Fallen by Lauren Kate
- Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson
- Angel by L.A. Weatherly
- Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
- Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl.
- December by Starlightt (Wattpad User)
Awards
- Top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors
- Top 5 in the national Girlfriend 'Mercy' Competition
- Top 34% of NSW persuasive writers
- Two short stories published after entering in two Write4Fun competitions, one of which was exclusive to invited honoured writers
- One of 6 writers chosen to attend an exclusive writers workshop in Tasmania with best-selling author Ben Kane.
Info About Myself
Old enough to drive, old enough to drink. Everything I do aside from Japanese and piano is self-taught.
My Interests
- Guitar
- Piano
- Ukulele
- Obsessive Reader
- Travel
- Japanese | 日本語
YA paranormal romance author, two published short stories, top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors, top 5 in the Girlfriend 'Mercy' competition and more!
Description
YA paranormal romance author, two published short stories, top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors, top 5 in the Girlfriend 'Mercy' competition and more!
In search for a publisher, so if you're a publisher or agent interested in publishing me, you can find my novel Glass Bones on Wattpad.
Description
YA paranormal romance author, two published short stories, top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors, top 5 in the Girlfriend 'Mercy' competition and more!
In search for a publisher, so if you're a publisher or agent interested in publishing me, you can find my novel Glass Bones on Wattpad.
Favorite Books
- Switched by Amanda Hocking
- Fallen by Lauren Kate
- Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson
- Angel by L.A. Weatherly
- Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
- Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl.
- December by Starlightt (Wattpad User)
Awards
- Top 15% of honoured Write4Fun authors
- Top 5 in the national Girlfriend 'Mercy' Competition
- Top 34% of NSW persuasive writers
- Two short stories published after entering in two Write4Fun competitions, one of which was exclusive to invited honoured writers
- One of 6 writers chosen to attend an exclusive writers workshop in Tasmania with best-selling author Ben Kane.
Info About Myself
Old enough to drive, old enough to drink. Everything I do aside from Japanese and piano is self-taught.
My Interests
- Guitar
- Piano
- Ukulele
- Obsessive Reader
- Travel
- Japanese | 日本語
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July 14, 2014
My first impressions of Ice were not particularly favourable. Having studied Classics, I found the characterisation of the Greek gods to be lacking, especially when the mighty Poseidon forgot to change his clothes and needed to hide in the bushes to avoid detection.
The storyline was interesting enough that I read on to see what would happen, but ultimately, the writing style had me less immersed in the story as bemused about the odd wording and inconsistencies (especially chronological ones). For example, at one point the MC went from worried that torrential rain will soak her to shaking off the light mist. Another phrase I found particularly strange: ‘Freedom so close I could taste its toxicity.’ This could be a poetic turn of phrase about the liberties of those who fate cannot control, but I doubt it.
Both the main characters had some serious temper issues that I just could not identify with, so that made it hard for me to get involved with them and their story. Characters I would have thought were important to earlier scenes suddenly turned up a third of the way through - like best friends who hadn’t been around for the previous week of turmoil or 18th birthday party's.
Lastly, the characters seemed to switch temperaments at the end, the reasoning for which I didn't understand or see explained.
The storyline was interesting enough that I read on to see what would happen, but ultimately, the writing style had me less immersed in the story as bemused about the odd wording and inconsistencies (especially chronological ones). For example, at one point the MC went from worried that torrential rain will soak her to shaking off the light mist. Another phrase I found particularly strange: ‘Freedom so close I could taste its toxicity.’ This could be a poetic turn of phrase about the liberties of those who fate cannot control, but I doubt it.
Both the main characters had some serious temper issues that I just could not identify with, so that made it hard for me to get involved with them and their story. Characters I would have thought were important to earlier scenes suddenly turned up a third of the way through - like best friends who hadn’t been around for the previous week of turmoil or 18th birthday party's.
Lastly, the characters seemed to switch temperaments at the end, the reasoning for which I didn't understand or see explained.
February 6, 2017
This was an okay-ish read. I felt that maybe more should of happened in it. I liked Iris however her sister was another story. It got old really fast at how attached she was to that guy and it was obvious he didn't feel the same. I do plan on reading the next book so clearly this wasn't too bad of a read.
November 10, 2016
Actual rating - 2.75
This wasn't an awful read, but I can't say it was one I really enjoyed.
After a while, it really started to struggle to keep my interest, and I felt quite bored in places because of it. It dragged slightly too, and the book felt a lot longer than what it was.
Don't think I'll bother with the rest of the series.
This wasn't an awful read, but I can't say it was one I really enjoyed.
After a while, it really started to struggle to keep my interest, and I felt quite bored in places because of it. It dragged slightly too, and the book felt a lot longer than what it was.
Don't think I'll bother with the rest of the series.
June 30, 2015
This is book 1 in the Poseidon's Girls series.
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I hoped. I couldn't bring myself to like either of the twin sisters, Iris or Lainie, and I got tired of them both.
Although I thought the story line was really good.
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I hoped. I couldn't bring myself to like either of the twin sisters, Iris or Lainie, and I got tired of them both.
Although I thought the story line was really good.
June 3, 2014
This was a horrible book.
It's like the authour just had really good ideas but just skimmed over them all.
This was a waste if time and I most definitely do not recommended it
It's like the authour just had really good ideas but just skimmed over them all.
This was a waste if time and I most definitely do not recommended it
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August 19, 2014
I wanted to love this book so much but I just couldn't get into it as much as I wanted to. I liked the plot, it was quick most of the time. The beginning lacked something to keep me entertained. I think it lacked a little something.
I enjoyed thesis character. She was fun and pretty smart. I hated her twin sister though. I wish their relationship was better and she acted her age. They never seemed like sisters, they were too distant from each other. The author only wrote about her sometimes so I felt like she was excluded from the story a little bit when she could have been a great addition.
The plot was decent. I liked some of the little twists the author added in but a lot of it was predictable. I thought the use of the Greek Gods could have been done way better and more elegantly. They're Gods after all.
The writing was a little inconsistent and choppy for this to be a really good book. Some dialogue was missing and some pieces were too detailed. At the end of reading it I wasn't sure if I wanted more or not and that makes it a little disappointing. Another story with so much potential, wasted.
I enjoyed thesis character. She was fun and pretty smart. I hated her twin sister though. I wish their relationship was better and she acted her age. They never seemed like sisters, they were too distant from each other. The author only wrote about her sometimes so I felt like she was excluded from the story a little bit when she could have been a great addition.
The plot was decent. I liked some of the little twists the author added in but a lot of it was predictable. I thought the use of the Greek Gods could have been done way better and more elegantly. They're Gods after all.
The writing was a little inconsistent and choppy for this to be a really good book. Some dialogue was missing and some pieces were too detailed. At the end of reading it I wasn't sure if I wanted more or not and that makes it a little disappointing. Another story with so much potential, wasted.
June 26, 2025
Wow. This book really surprised me.
The prologue was so cool. It really did make me want to know more about the story.
I did not like the beginning of the story. I think that everything happened too quickly and that it lacked some details or conversations or things like that.
The rest of the story was surprisingly nice and fast-paced and I really loved it, although the beginning was quite... weird, in my opinion.
I just hated Lainie so much. She's so shallow and manipulative and I just couldn't stand her. Though at the end she has proved to show some sense of responsibility I still don't like her.
Iris on the opposite was an amazing character. I loved how she was so simple and cool and... I just loved her so much.
Overall I really enjoy the book and now I want to know about it, so I might read the second one.
The prologue was so cool. It really did make me want to know more about the story.
I did not like the beginning of the story. I think that everything happened too quickly and that it lacked some details or conversations or things like that.
The rest of the story was surprisingly nice and fast-paced and I really loved it, although the beginning was quite... weird, in my opinion.
I just hated Lainie so much. She's so shallow and manipulative and I just couldn't stand her. Though at the end she has proved to show some sense of responsibility I still don't like her.
Iris on the opposite was an amazing character. I loved how she was so simple and cool and... I just loved her so much.
Overall I really enjoy the book and now I want to know about it, so I might read the second one.
October 27, 2014
Pretty good story line, spelling error on pajamas but other than that I enjoyed the book. I would like to correct my previous statement above about the pajama spelling. After a note from the Author she said it was based on the Austrailian spelling. I am grateful she clarified that for me as I did not know.
April 26, 2016
This book had so much potential. And instead of reading things crucial to the storyline and plot and developments, I was reading stupid, pointless details that were way too drawn out. Both girls were so dang over dramatic. There's no explanation for anything or why they miraculously turn into mermaids or why the heck these strangers want to help them.
July 20, 2014
Very intriguing story!
I definitely recommend this book as it has a great way of mixing the mermaids with Greek mythology figures. I couldn't put this book down I just had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next! I'm excited to read the rest of the set (:
I definitely recommend this book as it has a great way of mixing the mermaids with Greek mythology figures. I couldn't put this book down I just had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next! I'm excited to read the rest of the set (:
October 9, 2014
New take
I have read many mythology books but this one had a while new take on the same old subject. This book was funny, magical and full of adventure! I can't wait to read the next book!!
I have read many mythology books but this one had a while new take on the same old subject. This book was funny, magical and full of adventure! I can't wait to read the next book!!
October 29, 2014
Different
I've read many books about merpeople, which of course intrigued me, and this one of course was no different. The theories played well on Greek mythology, but there were some parts where I didn't understand. Even so, it was a good read.
I've read many books about merpeople, which of course intrigued me, and this one of course was no different. The theories played well on Greek mythology, but there were some parts where I didn't understand. Even so, it was a good read.
July 18, 2014
I really liked this book. loved the twins and their gifts. good story line
April 4, 2017
I'm surprised this was titled "Ice" since there was little to no references to ice in this novel, so that was ... misleading. Yes, I know what the author was hinting at but I don't think it was significant enough to warrant a title, maybe so for the next few books when the plot has developed further.
Anyway, I was glad to see that despite the protagonist being a twin, the story wasn't a heavy twin drama kind of book, a little cliche, but what did you expect when twins are involved?
It started well, I mean to say, you have this mother, clearly in an unhealthy relationship, forced to make a horrible decision about her newborn twins. And you have a mythical presence that interests you, enticing you. Forcing you to read on like a slave you are.
Then bam!
You realise this is actually not as good as you thought it would despite that sweet icing on the cake. There was far too much description going on for things that I didn't consider added anything to the story telling. It felt like there was hardly any character building. Which is hard to do when you're inside a characters head all the time. We were mostly treated with the characters thoughts and feelings, and didn't get the chance to see how other characters viewed the protagonist. I'm not saying that there should have been another POV. Just that there wasn't a lot of dialogue and interactions with characters, which we can normally get a feel of what type of person she is. It's frustrating and quite 2D.
The protagonist seem mature enough though, which is certainly not a put off.
Some of the ideas were good, and sometimes I would admire the description, but it felt almost like a chore reading all little details. Although it wouldn't even be that bad if there was some dialogue in it! Which is literally, the voice is the character. Or if there was some rough cut action, which was kept to a minimal.
Now the storyline. I can't say much for this. It didn't really lead anywhere and took a while to get to the point. Nothing noteworthy took place. At the end of the day, it wasn't a particularly memorable novel. I'm disappointed because this author has some talent/passion and storylines like these will not get the recognition for the style of writing. I think this author might be more suited for the eighteen century era because of the description, and poetic voice. Just a suggestion.
Anyway, I was glad to see that despite the protagonist being a twin, the story wasn't a heavy twin drama kind of book, a little cliche, but what did you expect when twins are involved?
It started well, I mean to say, you have this mother, clearly in an unhealthy relationship, forced to make a horrible decision about her newborn twins. And you have a mythical presence that interests you, enticing you. Forcing you to read on like a slave you are.
Then bam!
You realise this is actually not as good as you thought it would despite that sweet icing on the cake. There was far too much description going on for things that I didn't consider added anything to the story telling. It felt like there was hardly any character building. Which is hard to do when you're inside a characters head all the time. We were mostly treated with the characters thoughts and feelings, and didn't get the chance to see how other characters viewed the protagonist. I'm not saying that there should have been another POV. Just that there wasn't a lot of dialogue and interactions with characters, which we can normally get a feel of what type of person she is. It's frustrating and quite 2D.
The protagonist seem mature enough though, which is certainly not a put off.
Some of the ideas were good, and sometimes I would admire the description, but it felt almost like a chore reading all little details. Although it wouldn't even be that bad if there was some dialogue in it! Which is literally, the voice is the character. Or if there was some rough cut action, which was kept to a minimal.
Now the storyline. I can't say much for this. It didn't really lead anywhere and took a while to get to the point. Nothing noteworthy took place. At the end of the day, it wasn't a particularly memorable novel. I'm disappointed because this author has some talent/passion and storylines like these will not get the recognition for the style of writing. I think this author might be more suited for the eighteen century era because of the description, and poetic voice. Just a suggestion.
January 11, 2018
Disappointing
Will not be continuing trilogy. Characters were painful to follow. I love a good meeting story but high school 2 dimensional characters and a rushed storyline feel really flat to me.
Will not be continuing trilogy. Characters were painful to follow. I love a good meeting story but high school 2 dimensional characters and a rushed storyline feel really flat to me.
November 6, 2020
A-MA-ZING!
A total thrill for teens, with a mix of mythology and romance, it is a real page Turner! A must read for all teens interested in magic, romance, and Greek mythology. 5 stars!
A total thrill for teens, with a mix of mythology and romance, it is a real page Turner! A must read for all teens interested in magic, romance, and Greek mythology. 5 stars!
April 20, 2018
Weird way to end the book
January 11, 2016
I was a little unsure of what to make of this book, I mean the concepts behind it are lovely but possibly not conveyed in the right way.
To me the characters seemed very stereotypical ~ a true girly girl and an eccentric hobbyist. In some ways it felt like something I had read before but with a magical twist. I don't know but somehow it didn't seem to work for me.
The girls are basically what I would view to be mermaids both taking this differently, it is a lovely narrative but somethings about this book for me just didn't click.
To me the characters seemed very stereotypical ~ a true girly girl and an eccentric hobbyist. In some ways it felt like something I had read before but with a magical twist. I don't know but somehow it didn't seem to work for me.
The girls are basically what I would view to be mermaids both taking this differently, it is a lovely narrative but somethings about this book for me just didn't click.
September 14, 2016
I could not get into this because it did not feel like I was reading a final draft. There were random inconsistencies that drove me crazy like when Isabella crashed at their house after the birthday party, causing Lanine to freak out....but then Iris sees her days later back at school, bandaged up and head shaven -- she didn't seem physically capable of partying over the weekend. There were other abrupt things about this story that were just frustrating but the idea is so amazing! Just wasn't executed well.
January 22, 2017
I could not finish this book.
The prologue worried me in its cliched dialogue and characters before I reached the main part of the story. The idea was intriguing enough, but the language skills were clumsy and poor. Incomplete sentences, changes in tense from one paragraph to the next and cliched teenage tantrums left me bored and annoyed. There is very little development and lots of one-dimensional characters.
Fine tuning and a good editor could really help. The cover is gorgeous and the central idea is great. Wasted potential.
The prologue worried me in its cliched dialogue and characters before I reached the main part of the story. The idea was intriguing enough, but the language skills were clumsy and poor. Incomplete sentences, changes in tense from one paragraph to the next and cliched teenage tantrums left me bored and annoyed. There is very little development and lots of one-dimensional characters.
Fine tuning and a good editor could really help. The cover is gorgeous and the central idea is great. Wasted potential.
June 6, 2015
It was an ok read. I found the reinterpretation of the Greek gods a bit weak. And could not stand the fact that the main character adjusted to her "powers" so quickly. And Xanthias character made no sense too many times for my comfort. I try to finish any series I start reading, so eventually I would try and read the second book. Hopefully, the author would deliver a better book on the second installment. It was a quick read and entertaining enough that I still think many readers will like it.
May 27, 2016
Meh... unfortunately the writing was a little clunky with this one. I found myself being confused as the characters motivations changed so much from chapter to chapter. I didn't really connect to any of them.
March 31, 2016
It was Ok not my favorite
I guess I was excited when I read the information but I was a little disappointed on how slow things got started with this book, but I wasn't bad it just is not my favorite.
I guess I was excited when I read the information but I was a little disappointed on how slow things got started with this book, but I wasn't bad it just is not my favorite.
October 1, 2014
It was an amazing read that included greek mythology. I loved it and I can't wait to read the nest one
April 9, 2015
Best book eva!!!!!!!
I totally reccomend this book to everyone!!!!!!
I totally reccomend this book to everyone!!!!!!
May 28, 2015
I forced myself through fifty percent of the book and couldn't do it any longer. It started well but then it became extremely tedious to read.
June 7, 2015
Awesome
Great book. I couldn't put it down for anything!! If you love Greek mythology I would definitely recommend reading this book.
Great book. I couldn't put it down for anything!! If you love Greek mythology I would definitely recommend reading this book.
August 10, 2015
Easy book to read
A pretty decent book. Not too difficult. Great mix of mermaids and Greek mythology. Good storyline, excited to read the rest of the trilogy.
A pretty decent book. Not too difficult. Great mix of mermaids and Greek mythology. Good storyline, excited to read the rest of the trilogy.
April 26, 2016
Great story about gods, goddesses, and mermaids.
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