In Over Her Head by Judi Fennell

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Mere People

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: To spend her life with him, she'll have to face her greatest fear... Erica Peck thought she'd never have to go into the water again. After all, there's plenty to do running her family's marina from shore without having to dive in herself. But then her unstable ex-fiance shows up with a gun and demands her help in finding a bag of rare jewels she accidentally tossed into the ocean. Unable to find them, bleeding from a grazing gunshot wound and running out of oxygen fast, she has no choice but to give herself up to the mercy of the sea. Rescued from the water and the sharks by a gorgeous merman named Reel, Erica quickly finds herself falling head over fins in love with him. And when Reel risks his life to save hers, she discovers that she doesn't want to live without him, no matter the consequences. But can they ever find a way to be together when she still can't stand the water and he can't survive on land?

In all honesty it was a nice story, something that would make a great beach book. Not so sure that I’m going to read it again. But I did like the whole idea of the Mer people. Reminded me of when I was younger and wanted to live in the sea. I did think that Erica was a little week. Even though over time she did seem to get over her fear of water. It still was somewhat fluffy. Reel is what made this book worth the read. The bad boy prince that is a Mer but has legs, breaking all the rules and not just because he means to but sometimes he’s just in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you're looking for something light and a little beach this is going to work for you.

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

ISBN: 1402220014

Pages: 352

Series: Tritone Trilogy

Volume: 1

Hannah by Kathryn Lasky

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Paranormal; Mermaids, Daughters of the Sea

Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Hannah wants to be normal, but she’s not. The sea calls to her, and she can see a delicate tracing of scales on her legs. Billowing waves soothe her, but flat land makes her sick. She knows there’s something wild in her that’s different, wrong – and deeply thrilling. Only one person seems to know who – or what – Hannah is. He’s a guest in the house where she works as a scullery girl, and his fascinated gaze follows her. She doesn’t understand his terrifying allure, or her longing. But even as the mystery deepens, Hannah is sure of one thing. A sea change is coming.

This is the first book in the Daughters of the Sea. It is set in Boston where a orphaned girl finds that she has to live near the sea. As the story goes on you learn more about Hannah and the family that she works for. As she learns about herself and what she is becoming she finds a place for herself. It is a very sweet story. I feel like there is more to it though. It is a nice little read and anyone who like mermaids will like this. I can't wait to read the next book in the series, May.

Publisher: Scholastic Press

ISBN: 054523803X

Pages: 336

Series: Daughters of the Sea

Volume: 1

Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Angels, Mermaids, Magic, Sea Witches, Daughters of Arianne, Witches, Retelling, Fairy Tale

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Some destinies are made to be denied… As the Prime Legion Commander for the Goddess, Jonah has been battling the Dark Ones for centuries. He has led countless angels into battle, and has seen too many of them slaughtered. Now, his noble spirit has begun to tire with the weight of endless war—which allows a Dark One to strike a blow that severs his wing and knocks him into the sea. Anna is a Daughter of Arianne — a direct descendant of the mermaid whose poignant legend and lore is much darker and more complex than the human-made fairytale. For tragedy and isolation are the fate of all the Daughters of Arianne. Anna’s longing for love compels her to risk her very life to protect and hide the fallen Jonah. And the longer Jonah delays his return to the heavens, the more Anna’s secret passions are tempted.  Anna knows that Jonah’s destiny lies beyond her desire—and that if she repeats her ancestor’s mistakes, heartache will be her only reward. But as she falls more in love with him, Anna wonders if she’s destined to lose her heart and her dreams to save Jonah’s soul…

This is the first book in the Daughters of Arianne series. This is a whole new take on the Little Mermaid fairy tale. It is much darker than you originally thought. We begin with a descendent of the little mermaid, Anna. Who has only a short time left before she dies due to the curse from her ancestor, Arianne. She just happens to save an angel Jonah. Who is tired of losing those that he loves in battle. He has lost his way and it is going to take Anna to be able to try and save him and the world. I really enjoyed this story as it took one of my favorite fairy tales and added depth as well as new dimensions to it. I could see how these women had lived both part of the sea and yet apart from it as well. I found that the story is endearing and can’t wait to read the next one in the series, A Witch’s Beauty.

Publisher: Berkley Sensation

ISBN: 0425223809

Pages: 384

Series: Mermaid

Volume: 1

Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance; Mermaids,

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Sixteen-year-old Pearl Poseidon ran away from the circus tired of her adoptive parents’ abuse of her special skills. As a runaway, she craves anonymity but when she saves a small boy from drowning she draws attention to herself and her special abilities. Boardwalk employee and aspiring investigative reporter, Chase Thomas, helps her with the rescue and witnesses her amazing dive. Now, he has questions. And so do the police. Unbeknownst to Pearl, a battle rages under the Pacific between Loyal and Non-Loyal Atlantean forces and each side wants to use her powers for their cause. Will the commotion in the ocean expose her secrets to the world? Will Chase’s reporter-determination ruin their chance for a real relationship? Will staying near the ocean she loves catapult into a battle royale?

This is the first book in the Lost Daughters of Atlantis series. Pearl just wants to live a quite life. Where she doesn't have to do anything for anyone but herself. She is discovering that is very difficult to do. This is great story of someone learning about her origins. Her relationship with Chase is brilliant. I loved the underwater adventures as well. I found this book to be very entertaining and look forward to reading the next book in the series, Atlantis Red Tide.

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN: 978-1484912775

Pages: 298

Series: Lost Daughters of Atlantis

Volume: 1

Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance; Mermaids, Magic

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: 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.

Lily is just looking for her prince charming in the human world. Which she has decided is Brody Bennett. But now after a kiss with Quince she has to go to her father and fix everything. The story is one that is great for a summer read. There is romance and conflict. As the story develops it really gains more depth as the characters grow closer together. I found this to be a very sweet book and can't wait to read the next book in the series, Fins Are Forever.

Publisher: Katherine Tegen

ISBN: 0061914657

Pages: 304

Series: Fins

Volume: 1

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance; Faeries, Vampires, Mermaids, Werewolves, Elementals, Shifters

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

                        

Back Cover: Evie’s always thought of herself as a normal teenager, even though she works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through paranormals’ glamours. But Evie’s about to realize that she may very well be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures. So much for normal.

This is the first book in the Paranormalcy trilogy. Evie just wants to be a normal teenager. But as she has an ability that no one understands, to see through all glamour that paranormals have, she can’t be. But things are changing. The first is that a shape-shifter breaks into the Center and no one knows anything about him. And that is just the beginning. This is a great new take mixing in all the different paranormals in one story. There is so much that can happen with this trilogy. The story itself is brilliantly written. Evie is a strong kick but character but she is still very naive. I loved reading this book. The characters are great and well formed. Lend is one of those characters you love to fall for, while Reth is the perfect bad guy. Put this book on your must read list. And I can't wait to read the second book in the Paranormalcy trilogy, Supernaturally.

Publisher: Harper Teen

ISBN: 0061985848

Pages: 352

Series: Paranormalcy

Volume: 1