In the words of all my fellow reviewers: this book is not what you think it is. It is not a paranormal romance between a young woman and a merman. It reminded me of a more up to date version of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Marissa is a young woman with a huge amount of stress in her life. She has just found out her boyfriend is cheating on her with one of her friends. Her family life puts the "fun" in "dysfunctional" and its time for her to move away to college. After a night on the beach where she almost drowns her sanity takes a turn for the worst and she starts obsessing over mermen. However, the ending makes you wonder if she really was crazy.
I can't say that I just overly enjoyed this one. But then again, its not my type of book. It does deal with a lot of sensitive issues and family drama. (I have enough family drama which is why I read other types of books) This book is more likely to appeal to young adults where The Bell Jar may not as it is an easier read.
Told from the point of view of Marissa as she spirals down into madness, all the characters seemed a bit on the selfish side. But then again, Marissa is herself selfish so we have her view on her parents and friends which is tainted. But I think this story is less about the characters and more about the issues. Mainly, that if you are under too much stress or having mental issues that its ok to seek help.
Overall, keep in mind this isn't a fun, no drama read. But it has a good message.
I can't say that I just overly enjoyed this one. But then again, its not my type of book. It does deal with a lot of sensitive issues and family drama. (I have enough family drama which is why I read other types of books) This book is more likely to appeal to young adults where The Bell Jar may not as it is an easier read.
Told from the point of view of Marissa as she spirals down into madness, all the characters seemed a bit on the selfish side. But then again, Marissa is herself selfish so we have her view on her parents and friends which is tainted. But I think this story is less about the characters and more about the issues. Mainly, that if you are under too much stress or having mental issues that its ok to seek help.
Overall, keep in mind this isn't a fun, no drama read. But it has a good message.