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leighsnerdlife 's review for:
The Seafarer's Kiss
by Julia Ember
3.5/5
This review is also posted on my blog: http://the-bookish-life.com/review-seafarers-kiss-julia-ember/
When I picked this book up, I thought The Seafarer's Kiss was a reimagining of The Little Mermaid. But instead, it's more like the story of Ursula - which is an awesome twist!
This short little book is a quick read, with an interesting story that makes it quite the page turner. Ember has created a detailed world that really sucks you in. I loved the references to the Norse gods and that the story focused on an LGBTQA relationship. It felt fresh and unique. Unfortunately, the character development was a bit light, and I struggled to connect with Ersel and her troubles. When Ersel found herself cursed with tentacles, I was more interested in it as a plot twist, rather than how it affected her emotional state. But maybe that's just me! Even with this shortcoming, I did enjoy The Seafarer's Kiss and I would recommend it. This is not Ember's first LGBTQA title, and I'm definitely interested in reading more.
This review is also posted on my blog: http://the-bookish-life.com/review-seafarers-kiss-julia-ember/
When I picked this book up, I thought The Seafarer's Kiss was a reimagining of The Little Mermaid. But instead, it's more like the story of Ursula - which is an awesome twist!
This short little book is a quick read, with an interesting story that makes it quite the page turner. Ember has created a detailed world that really sucks you in. I loved the references to the Norse gods and that the story focused on an LGBTQA relationship. It felt fresh and unique. Unfortunately, the character development was a bit light, and I struggled to connect with Ersel and her troubles. When Ersel found herself cursed with tentacles, I was more interested in it as a plot twist, rather than how it affected her emotional state. But maybe that's just me! Even with this shortcoming, I did enjoy The Seafarer's Kiss and I would recommend it. This is not Ember's first LGBTQA title, and I'm definitely interested in reading more.