It is an interesting story it was slowed down with so much scientific bloat, while it is kind of interesting ultimately this is a story about murderous mermaids and I picked it up for that reason alone. I wanted more action than it gave. While it's a decent read it's definitely not one that I'm going to keep coming back to experience again and again. I'm also very confused on why the book is quoting itself, is the author so pleased with the line they just have to keep using it? It started to pick up around the 73% mark and redeemed itself at the end.