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Marybeth wrote: "Just got it from the library.will read it when i am done with the VA series.a" ENJOY!
Suzanne wrote: "This book is available on Amazon with a look inside. So far, I like it. But I've read the review comments, which to me are always more interesting than the book.
Are mermaids the new thing? Who ..."
I think they all decide that, Author decides to write a book, that isn't being done much, Publishers publish the new style book, and we the readers 'eat' it up. ;P
I just finished this book. I went into it not expecting to enjoy it much - never been much into mermaids. However I do love mythology so since this had something to do with Poseidon I took the bait (and yes, I know this isn't the Greek Poseidon, but I didn't realize that at first or I probably wouldn't have picked it up). But I really enjoyed this book! I was home sick from work today, but instead of sleeping like I should have done, I laid down and read the whole thing. Just downloaded Of Triton! I'm just glad I hadn't even heard of this series until it was almost complete. I don't mind waiting until May to finish the series, but I would've been upset if I'd had to wait much longer than that!
This series is actually pretty good. I've enjoyed the first two books and novellas. Some of it was kind of predictable but still good.
I kept passing this book at my local bookstore and I always was intrigued by the cover. However, it didn't seem like a book I would like so I passed it many times. When it was selected and a botm I actually bought it. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually really liked this book and I read the second one too. I strongly recommend this novel.
I loved this book. I actually laughed out loud at parts - which is rare. I tend to just smirk. I liked the idea of Triton and pOseidon as Syrena generals. And I actually had an emotional (i.e. violent) reaction to the end. So, I winded up getting pretty invested in the story and it's people. The cover does a horrible job of portraying anything but the water element of the story, though.
I found myself very much enthralled with this series/trilogy (?) although I feel as though the second book ended everything nicely and don't believe that any more books are necessary. While I am excited to once again jump into the lives of Emma and Galen, I fear that the next book (Of Neptune coming out in May) may not live up to the first two. Anyone else feel the same way?
I guess I'm the dissenting opinion on this one. While I liked the some of the mythology, I couldn't stand the writing style. And the only time I felt anything other than indifference (or mild irritation) for Emma was when she wrote Galen's number in the girls bathroom as payback. (That was awesome.) The insta-love was a little ridiculous as far as I was concerned--and I say this as someone who ADORES the concept of soulmates and bonds.
Overall, not my thing at all.
I really enjoyed the first book. Mostly because I thought it was hilarious. The plot was alright, the love story was cute, but the humor....that sold the book for me. It's rare for me to be in a room full of people while reading and burst out laughing, but with this book I did multiple times. I also enjoyed the characters. The second book however was a disappointment. I didn't care for it. I felt like the characters weren't the same loveable people I liked from the first book and the humor was almost nonexistent. I'm curious to see if I will even like the third.
I've heard so many good things about this book, but I don't know how I feel about mermaids. I'm kind of skeptical, should I read it?
I really enjoyed the first book and all the funny humour the author put in. But I was disappointed in Of Triton because it felt really slow and boring and I remember it taking me quite a bit longer to read, but then I was pleased with the final book and felt that the story was tied together nicely. All in all I thought it was a pretty good series
I loved the first book. Since my mum is pretty tight, she doesn't want to buy me more than five books a month. Sooooo.... I guess the second and third book would have to wait until I get the money for myself to get them. Although I did hear from others that the third book was a waste of time. So, I really have no idea what to expect:)






