06/15/10

Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

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Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

Release Date: June 1, 2010
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 304
Source: Book Fairy
Challenge: None
Interest: Author

Lily Sanderson has a secret, and it’s not that she has a huge crush on gorgeous swimming god Brody Bennett, who makes her heart beat flipper-fast. Unrequited love is hard enough when you’re a normal teenage girl, but when you’re half human, half mermaid, like Lily, there’s no such thing as a simple crush.

Lily’s mermaid identity is a secret that can’t get out, since she’s not just any mermaid—she’s a Thalassinian princess. When Lily found out three years ago that her mother was actually a human, she finally realized why she didn’t feel quite at home in Thalassinia, and she’s been living on land and going to Seaview High School ever since, hoping to find where she truly belongs. Sure, land has its problems—like her obnoxious biker-boy neighbor, Quince Fletcher—but it has that one major perk: Brody. The problem is, mermaids aren’t really the casual dating type—the instant they “bond,” it’s for life.

When Lily’s attempt to win Brody’s love leads to a tsunami-sized case of mistaken identity, she is in for a tidal wave of relationship drama, and she finds out, quick as a tailfin flick, that happily ever after never sails quite as smoothly as you planned.

Summary from Amazon.com

Looking for a fun, quick, cute, summer read? Look no further! Forgive My Fins has it all and more!

Let’s just say I’m head over tail for the whimsical mermaid tale!

Such a cute story. This is definitely a novel that will appeal to the upper ya crowd but at the same time is something that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to the younger ya and even mg readers.

I adored Quincy from the first spitball mention. Not really specifically because of the spitball, but because he seemed like the genuinely funny and incredibly sweet guy. Don’t ask me how I got all of that out of a spitball, but I just did.

Lily was an excellent protagonist. I was a little worried that she might come across as stuck up, since she was a princess and all, but she’s incredibly humble and insecure. She might have been fishy royalty, but teen girls won’t have a hard time relating to her at all!

The novel was a bit predictable, but I still enjoyed the journey. I loved the whole bonding issue, which I don’t want to get into much, since it could be potentially spoilery. But it was interesting to see how Childs invented her own mermaid mythology. Did not see that epilogue coming though, I’m hoping that may mean a sequel? One can hope anyway. And can I just say that I’m so excited to see mermaids! I’ve always been.

I loved Childs’ writing style in Oh. My. Gods. and was glad to see that Forgive My Fins had that signature quirky, easy style. And I’m not embarrassed to admit that I giggled uncontrollably throughout most of this novel. It was so much fun to read.

Add this one to your summer read list!

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32 Comments

  1. Irena @ This Miss Loves to Read
    6/15/2010

    This definitely sounds like a cool summer read! Mermaids are great, I used to love anything abour mermaids. Great review and thanks for sharing!

  2. Nomes
    6/15/2010

    Oh, I have this one my wishlist. It just sounds cute and fun and I love the cover :)

    Great review.

  3. CarlyB
    6/15/2010

    I've heard lots of good things about this one so I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I haven't come across a mermaid YA book yet so I think I'll have to check this one out!x

  4. YA Vampire Books
    6/15/2010

    Great review! This book sounds soo good, and Quinn sounds adorable!

  5. Irena @ This Miss Loves to Read
    6/15/2010

    This definitely sounds like a cool summer read! Mermaids are great, I used to love anything abour mermaids. Great review and thanks for sharing!

  6. Nomes
    6/15/2010

    Oh, I have this one my wishlist. It just sounds cute and fun and I love the cover :)

    Great review.

  7. CarlyB
    6/15/2010

    I've heard lots of good things about this one so I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I haven't come across a mermaid YA book yet so I think I'll have to check this one out!x

  8. YA Vampire Books
    6/15/2010

    Great review! This book sounds soo good, and Quinn sounds adorable!

  9. Alice
    6/15/2010

    Great review! Thanks for posting it. I'm looking forward to reading this one.

  10. Alice
    6/15/2010

    Great review! Thanks for posting it. I'm looking forward to reading this one.

  11. Meredith
    6/15/2010

    It's going on my wishlist right now! I love books that make me giggle, and Quincy sounds awesome. Thanks!

  12. Amanda J.
    6/15/2010

    This one's on my to-read list. Glad you liked it! And thanks for the honest review!

  13. Meredith
    6/15/2010

    It's going on my wishlist right now! I love books that make me giggle, and Quincy sounds awesome. Thanks!

  14. Amanda J.
    6/15/2010

    This one's on my to-read list. Glad you liked it! And thanks for the honest review!

  15. Dahlia (TheBookShopaholic)
    6/15/2010

    I'm so buying this one.

  16. Dahlia (TheBookShopaholic)
    6/15/2010

    I'm so buying this one.

  17. Jenny N.
    6/15/2010

    I really liked this one and am looking forward to the sequel(if there is one).

  18. Jenny N.
    6/15/2010

    I really liked this one and am looking forward to the sequel(if there is one).

  19. Amy J - Book Addict
    6/15/2010

    I loved this book too! I loved the scene when Quince and Lily were stuck in the bathroom stall. I laughed so hard! Great review!

  20. Amy J - Book Addict
    6/15/2010

    I loved this book too! I loved the scene when Quince and Lily were stuck in the bathroom stall. I laughed so hard! Great review!

  21. thebookfairyhaven
    6/15/2010

    I can't wait to read this book. Sounds like such a fun, quirky and humorous read :)

  22. thebookfairyhaven
    6/15/2010

    I can't wait to read this book. Sounds like such a fun, quirky and humorous read :)

  23. Natalie Aguirre
    6/15/2010

    Great review. I've heard such good things about this book. I really want to read it.

  24. Natalie Aguirre
    6/16/2010

    Great review. I've heard such good things about this book. I really want to read it.

  25. Christina
    6/15/2010

    I want to read this book so bad! Great Review :)

  26. Christina
    6/16/2010

    I want to read this book so bad! Great Review :)

  27. Just Your Typical Book Blog
    6/15/2010

    I'm reading this one right now and I'm really enjoying it. I think Quince will be one of my new book crushes :)

  28. Just Your Typical Book Blog
    6/16/2010

    I'm reading this one right now and I'm really enjoying it. I think Quince will be one of my new book crushes :)

  29. Candace
    6/17/2010

    This one is definitely on my TBR! I can't wait to read it!

  30. Candace
    6/17/2010

    This one is definitely on my TBR! I can't wait to read it!

  31. Anonymous
    9/10/2010

    OH MY GOSH!! I love love loved Forgive my fins!! I saw it under new releases on my iPad and adored the preview I read I went to B•A•M and bought it on the spot! Quince and Lily are such a great characters and I loved everything about it!

  32. Anonymous
    9/10/2010

    OH MY GOSH!! I love love loved Forgive my fins!! I saw it under new releases on my iPad and adored the preview I read I went to B•A•M and bought it on the spot! Quince and Lily are such a great characters and I loved everything about it!

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