It was also my first mermaid story, other than The Little Mermaid. This is the first book I’ve read by Tera Lynn Childs. Though I can see how the steady stream of puns could be annoyingly corny and induce seasickness if one wasn’t partial to them.įorgive My Fins is a cute, fun, quick and easy read. ^_^ The sea puns and mermaid fish slang were a little jarring, at first, but son of swordfish (as Lily would say), once I got into the flow, I was all bubbly smiley reading them and at times even chuckling. Yes, I have been indoctrinated from all the puns in this book. Is it just guppy love or a love as deep as the ocean? (Plot points mentioned deal with aspects contained in the book blurb)

If you are twelve have a poor vocabulary and are very, very bored jump on in, the waters just to your liking, if not then swim for cover!!ģ.5 - 4 Stars - Also reviewed at: Lady Jayne's Reading Den Unfortunately the only evidence of Quinces 'Sea slugish' ways is a very brief moment where he points out that she has lip gloss on her cheek.

Of which the latter is in great supply and the former is basically non existent. She is convinced that Quince (yes like the fruit) is out to ruin her life this is motivation for half the plot of the book and most of the whining. Lily clearly has a persecution complex that is entirely unfounded in reality. But worst of all the characters are LAME!! If the character is mean they are a sea slug if they are nice they are an angel fish. See I can do it too!!īut seriously this book feels like it was written as an 11 year olds creative writing essay that just got out of hand. Drowning her audience in a sea of underwater puns. This book is corny! In fact- a wave of sadness overcomes me when I realize the depths that this author has sunk to.

Forgive my fins