It's been a long time since a book was good enough to make me sit down and read all day but that's exactly what Of Poseidon did.
OF POSEIDON started off in a very creative way. Not at the action yet not a long back story. Just right. Emma's story starts when she bumps into Galen, hot Syrena prince in search of a an alleged Syrena on land. After an embarrassing (and typical high school student reaction), the mood switches. What was supposed to be a fun, before-college summer break in Florida turns for the worst. Killed in a freakish shark "attack", Emma's best friend, Chloe dies. Though the initial conflict was sorrowful and definitely heartbreaking, it definitely set the stage for future conflicts and arguments and sparked Emma's journey.
Leaving Florida behind for her home in New Jersey, Emma hopes to escape everything surrounding Chloe's death and move on. Is she in for a surprise when Galen goes to her school!
Considering the genre and past disappointments, I expected Emma to be the typical heroine: smart, strong yet too soft a spot for that special guy. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Emma wasn't the wimpy "heroine" that summits to the guy and I loved her for that. She's a strong female lead who doesn't take any crap, even from her beloved gorgeous violet-eyed prince. She was confident and willing to do what she had to. Unlike many other MC's, she actually acted on it. This made it appear that it was really how she was and not just an attribute the character wanted her to have but really didn't.
On the other hand, she did act all puppy-like at the beginning- just like all those other girls. In her place, I wouldn't have worried about making a fool of myself in front of him, as much as trying to stay away from him. I mean, come on. Having a guy as hot as Galen track you down from Florida to New Jersey may sound romantic in theory. Having it actually happen to you- not so much. Almost as bad as having a stalker- which he is, in a way.
She slowly grows closer to Galen. After throwing herself and Rayna into a hurricane-proof window (that's has got to hurt) she finds out that she's a Syrena.
I won't spoil the rest of the book; it's one of those books which is best when you read it on your own, with no one's version of what happened, distorting yours before you have a chance to read it.
Bank's use of setting was well down. It was correlated and benefited the story. (You know, with the whole Syrena living in oceans and whatnot.) This story wouldn't have been as half as good if it had taken place in the middle of Texas or in Tennessee. That would've only made it confusing. Why would Syrena live in land with no easy access to the ocean anyway?
Any unresolved mysteries or questions nagging from beginning to middle are solved at the end. All but one- which was intentional.
From the cliffhanger, I assume there will be a sequel. I will definitely be at the bookstores when it releases.
Over all, OF POSEIDON used all its resources and made it a well-structured story.
Rating: 4.5 Wands
Will I be reading the rest of the trilogy? Yes
Recommended for: Anyone who loves fantasy or mermaids
It's been a long time since a book was good enough to make me sit down and read all day but that's exactly what Of Poseidon did.
OF POSEIDON started off in a very creative way. Not at the action yet not a long back story. Just right. Emma's story starts when she bumps into Galen, hot Syrena prince in search of a an alleged Syrena on land. After an embarrassing (and typical high school student reaction), the mood switches. What was supposed to be a fun, before-college summer break in Florida turns for the worst. Killed in a freakish shark "attack", Emma's best friend, Chloe dies. Though the initial conflict was sorrowful and definitely heartbreaking, it definitely set the stage for future conflicts and arguments and sparked Emma's journey.
Leaving Florida behind for her home in New Jersey, Emma hopes to escape everything surrounding Chloe's death and move on. Is she in for a surprise when Galen goes to her school!
Considering the genre and past disappointments, I expected Emma to be the typical heroine: smart, strong yet too soft a spot for that special guy. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Emma wasn't the wimpy "heroine" that summits to the guy and I loved her for that. She's a strong female lead who doesn't take any crap, even from her beloved gorgeous violet-eyed prince. She was confident and willing to do what she had to. Unlike many other MC's, she actually acted on it. This made it appear that it was really how she was and not just an attribute the character wanted her to have but really didn't.
On the other hand, she did act all puppy-like at the beginning- just like all those other girls. In her place, I wouldn't have worried about making a fool of myself in front of him, as much as trying to stay away from him. I mean, come on. Having a guy as hot as Galen track you down from Florida to New Jersey may sound romantic in theory. Having it actually happen to you- not so much. Almost as bad as having a stalker- which he is, in a way.
She slowly grows closer to Galen. After throwing herself and Rayna into a hurricane-proof window (that's has got to hurt) she finds out that she's a Syrena.
I won't spoil the rest of the book; it's one of those books which is best when you read it on your own, with no one's version of what happened, distorting yours before you have a chance to read it.
Bank's use of setting was well down. It was correlated and benefited the story. (You know, with the whole Syrena living in oceans and whatnot.) This story wouldn't have been as half as good if it had taken place in the middle of Texas or in Tennessee. That would've only made it confusing. Why would Syrena live in land with no easy access to the ocean anyway?
Any unresolved mysteries or questions nagging from beginning to middle are solved at the end. All but one- which was intentional.
From the cliffhanger, I assume there will be a sequel. I will definitely be at the bookstores when it releases.
Over all, OF POSEIDON used all its resources and made it a well-structured story.
Rating: 4.5 Wands
Will I be reading the rest of the trilogy? Yes
Recommended for: Anyone who loves fantasy or mermaids
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