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spoopywife 's review for:
When Oceans Rise
by Robin Alvarez
First of all, can we talk about this cover???? It’s BEAUTIFUL!!!
Okay, now that I have that out of my system, this debut was really good! A twist on The Little Mermaid, it was educational about Filipino culture and mythology in a fun way. We had battles with monsters, alternate timelines, and, of course, a sea witch.
I felt like some of the messages about gas-lighting, abuse, and recognizing Filipino culture were a little heavy-handed, but that can happen in YA since it’s for a younger audience. So, if you’re an adult reading it, just be aware.
Okay, now that I have that out of my system, this debut was really good! A twist on The Little Mermaid, it was educational about Filipino culture and mythology in a fun way. We had battles with monsters, alternate timelines, and, of course, a sea witch.
I felt like some of the messages about gas-lighting, abuse, and recognizing Filipino culture were a little heavy-handed, but that can happen in YA since it’s for a younger audience. So, if you’re an adult reading it, just be aware.