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Childs, Tera Lynn
9 Reviews
(3)
YA
In a world strictly bifurcated between heroes and villains, Kenna, raised by heroes, is a superpower-less anomaly. When a handsome teenage villain reveals that (surprise!) the heroes are actually pretty villainous, Kenna joins his mission. The predictable but nevertheless well-executed story unfolds in a small time frame, creating a propulsive sense of urgency, and a closing twist sets up an even higher-stakes sequel.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
(3)
YA
Sisters Greer, Gretchen, and Grace (Sweet Venom; Sweet Shadows), daughters of Medusa, finally discover the door between the abyss and modern-day San Francisco that they are destined to guard. But both Olympian gods and monsters from the abyss want to stop them from taking up their posts. Action-adventure and romantic relationships are ratcheted up in this dramatic finale to the trilogy.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(4)
YA
Eighteen-year-old Crown Princess Waterlily (Forgive My Fins; Fins Are Forever) advises the ocean's kingdoms to work peacefully to fix the merworld's troubled ecosystem. But some rulers would rather wage war--on humans and each other; the half-human, half-mermaid must convince them otherwise before it's too late. Childs's evocative mer-language creates a richly detailed world, but a repetitious plot bogs down the narrative.
Reviewer: Lana Barnes
(4)
YA
Gretchen, Grace, and Greer, the San Francisco–based triplet daughters of Medusa (Sweet Venom), are just learning mythical monster-fighting when their mentor is kidnapped by forces who want to leave the gate to the abyss unguarded. The supernatural adventure is ill-balanced with teen concerns about parents and dating, and the spare mythological framework strains to carry the plot, but the sisters' earnest efforts will win fans.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(4)
YA
When mer-princess Lily (Forgive My Fins) turns eighteen, she plans to renounce her right as heir to the throne of her underwater kingdom to live on land. But when a friend from the past presents an offer she almost can't refuse, Lily starts second-guessing her future. Fans of the first book will appreciate the dynamic characters and mermaid-speak, but Lily's constant self-doubt becomes grating.
Reviewer: Lana Barnes
(3)
YA
A descendant of Medusa living in San Francisco, Gretchen Sharpe fights mythical monsters and vaporizes them with a single bite from her venomous fangs. Her newly discovered sisters, Grace and Greer, share Gretchen's monster-fighting fate, but the characters' acceptance of their heritage--and their new family structure--isn't easy. Percy Jackson fans will appreciate the sardonic commentary as myth mixes with modern life in this well-voiced novel.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
YA
Lily is half human and half mermaid-princess, daughter of the Sea King. She's been living on land for three years, pretending to be an average high school student. Though she has a huge crush on gorgeous fellow student Brody, her irritating neighbor, Quince, has other ideas about her dating life. This light-as-air read will keep readers turning pages.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
(4)
YA
After discovering her Greek goddess heritage in Oh. My. Gods., Phoebe finally has a grasp on her new life--stepfamily, running, boyfriend. Her powers, however, are a different story, and to harness them, Phoebe must learn to trust others. Though the plot is a bit busy, likable characters and an engaging premise make for an enjoyable read.
Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer
(3)
YA
After her mother's remarriage, Phoebe is incensed to be suddenly moving to a remote Greek island. As it happens, the students at her pretentious new school are descendants of Greek gods. What do you do when your "evil stepsister" can smite you--literally? Snappy narration and a gratifying ending contribute to this entertaining, light read.
Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer
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