Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
Release Date: May 22, 2012
Author Info: Website | Twitter | Facebook
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Age Group: Young Adult
Shelfability: Covet/Acquire
Pages: 336
Format: eGalley
Source: NetGalley
Interest: Debut
Challenge: Debut Author Challenge
Buy the Book: Amazon
Get the Audiobook: Audible
Maybe I enjoyed this one so much because I’m a sucker for a mermaid story. That being said, I wasn’t expecting much. The cover is gorgeous and that got my attention, but the plot didn’t get me excited. A girl that can talk to fish is going to save a kingdom? Seriously?
It starts with Emma going on vacation with her best friend. She literally runs into this guy, Galen. Of course he is absolutely gorgeous and he has these strange eyes. I know, I know! But stay with me here!
Emma and her friend Chloe go frolicking in the ocean, even though Emma has a bit of an aversion for the water. Then something happens. Something that makes Galen curious as to what Emma is. Could she possibly be a Syrena, like him. Oh, did I forget to mention that Galen was a Syrena! Not just any Syrena, he’s a Syrena PRINCE!
Of Poseidon was light, entertaining, cute and just plain fun! (Although there is one not so light moment.) It was just the sort of book I needed in that moment that I read it. Something that captured my attention so much it made the rest of the world fade away for a while.
I loved these characters. Emma, Galen, Rayna and Toraf. Even Galen’s pretend mom, her name is eluding me at the moment and I’m much to lazy to get up and find my kindle! But she was a riot! They are just a group of quirky and amusing characters. I loved Emma’s sarcastic and slightly neurotic voice. She reminded me a lot of myself at times! And the chemistry between Emma and Galen! Whew! It’s a wonder those two didn’t have the ocean boiling!
The story was told in duel perspectives, but in a different way than I am used to. Emma’s part of the story is told in first person, but for Galen’s part it was told in third person. While it threw me a bit initially it really worked well for the story that needed to be told.
While I was more than satisfied with Of Poseidon, I am beyond anxious for more!
This is definitely the perfect read to grab for a day at the beach!
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On Friday, June 15th 2012
DannyBookworm
Twitter: Danny_Bookworm
I loved loved LOVED this book so freaking much and I am excited to hear that you loved it too:-))I loved Emma and Galen and their super cute and … hot romance
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Helena
Twitter: Lenaelric
Now I felt like reading this book. But the idea of creating a mermaid prince was really weird.
On Friday, June 15th 2012
Ginny
Twitter: whyginny
This was one of my faves. Such a fun book! Loved Emma and Galen. And gees, the cliffhanger!
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Candice
Twitter: grownupya
I’ve heard mixed things about this one. While I definitely want to read it, I’m a little hesitant about the different narrations. Glad it has some fun characters though; that makes me a little more excited about reading it!
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On Friday, June 15th 2012
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter)
Twitter: ReadingInWinter
I *almost* bought this yesterday! Now I wish I had … it looks like a wonderful read.
Great review!
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On Friday, June 15th 2012
Natalie Aguirre
I’ve heard mixed things about this too but your review is making me want to try it. Thanks.
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On Friday, June 15th 2012
Felicia
I love Mermaid stories!
. Can’t wait to read it!
I’ve heard not so great things about this book but I’m so curious that I’m just going to find out for myself. The cover is beautiful too! Glad you enjoyed it
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On Friday, June 15th 2012
M. Latimer-Ridley
Twitter: mlatimerridley
Hadn’t heard about this book before I popped on to your site. The cover is beautiful, really eye-catching! I’ve not read any mermaid books yet, currently on an angel book hunt. But will definitely check this out now! Thanks for the review!
On Friday, June 15th 2012
Gill Foreman
Twitter: UK_Metropolis
Amazing book! Really feel like the author got a lot of inspiration from Frtiz Lang. Does anyone see a resemblance? http://www.metropolismovie.co.uk/
On Friday, June 15th 2012
Amanda @ Vivalabooks
Twitter: Vivalabooks
I’m super siked to read this book! The title totally caught my attention. Glad you liked it! Cannot wait till I read it!
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On Friday, June 15th 2012
Tina
Twitter: tina_dee
That is one beautiful cover. Thanks so much for the review! Eventhough it kind of annoys me to have points of view switch from 1st to 3rd person I want to read this anyway.