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403 pp.
| Simon Pulse |
June, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-0127-2$17.99
(4)
YA
In Ockler's "The Little Mermaid"–inspired tale set in seaside Oregon, Elyse, who lost her voice in a devastating boating accident, agrees to act as first-mate for handsome Christian in a high-stakes regatta; Elyse must face her watery demons and find the power in her true voice. Mermaid lore deepens this beach read, though the conclusion is fairly unsatisfying.