interesting book learned about the word lame's history, about dysplasia, more about Florida and the mermaid attractions there. found the MC annoying regarding her wanting to have sex, even though her parents disapproved, with good reason! she's still young, she has her whole life ahead of her! regarding not wanting to get surgery yet, I agreed with her. her struggles with pain felt familiar to me. Alex was sweet, and I liked her friends and her mermaid colleagues. i did cried around the end, it felt very realistic.