by L. E. Richmond
publisher’s synopsis
A Tail Could Tell a Tale
Locklyn Adair has never fit in. The legs she inherited as a result of her great-great-grandmother’s curse make it impossible for her to belong under the sea. When her niece is also born without a tail, Locklyn is determined to save her from similar rejection by sending her to the only place in the Undersea Realm where legs are acceptable—the Lost Island of Atlantis.
Darin Aalto would do anything to protect his family, even spearheading an impossible quest to find treasure that has been lost for over a hundred years. But when his best friend, Locklyn, joins his crew, his ability to keep her safe—and his shot at winning her heart—comes perilously close to being swept away.
A family curse, lost treasure, unrequited love, and a race against time intertwine as Locklyn and Darin seek to save their family, their kingdom, and eventually the entire Undersea Realm without losing each other.
I meant to write this review earlier, but time got away from me, so, you’ll have to forgive me if this review is sparse.
WHAT I LIKED:
-Richmond has created a vibrant world for the Merfolk. I loved the detail she put into the worldbuilding, especially the minor things.
–The Mermaid’s Tale is more of a continuation of The Little Mermaid rather than a retelling. But I liked exploring the ideas of what might have happened after the original tale, and Richmond puts her own spin on things.
WHAT I STRUGGLED WITH:
-I’ll be perfectly honest: love triangles are not my favorite. So, the love square did annoy me a little bit. I really just wanted everyone to stop making assumptions and just talk about their feelings. 😂
OVERALL:
If you’re looking for a mermaid read or a fresh take on a fairy tale, consider The Mermaid’s Tale! But beware, the ending will leave you needing the next book. 😉
Cautions: brief, semi-graphic violence; moderate romance; brief, non-descript mentions of a character having to fend off advances *
*It’s been a while since I finished The Mermaid’s Tale so I might have forgotten a caution.
(I received an eARC from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.)
Hailey Huntington 
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