by L. E. Richmond

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Darin Aalto’s specialty is tracking down treasure. When it looks as though a magical locket has fallen into evil hands, he joins Locklyn and her crew on an expedition to recover it, hoping to find a key to his past identity along the way. Despite having no memory of the Mermaid leading the quest, he wonders if she was more than a friend all along.

As a vengeful enchantress, fiery monster, and impending war threaten the Undersea Realm, Locklyn and Darin must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stop the locket’s revenge.

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The plot kept me engaged and fully invested in the adventures of Locklyn and company. There was one plot element that didn’t make sense to me, but I did read The Locket’s Revenge rather quickly, so I probably just missed something. 🙂 While the events of the climax made sense and were also utilized for the characters’ arcs, it could feel a little bit like a deux ex machina to some readers.

The characters are just as likable (or unlikeable) as they are in the first book. I liked the sisters-element that Richmond wove in with Ginvera’s sisters. Positive sibling relationships in books always make me smile.

I have mixed feelings about the love triangle/square in the series. Love triangles aren’t my favorite trope in the first place, but this one just felt a little too predictable. However, your reading mileage will likely vary depending on how you feel about that trope. 🙂

Overall, The Locket’s Revenge is a solid conclusion to Richmond’s mermaid duology.

Content: moderate romance; one kiss; non-graphic moderate violence *

*it’s been a while since I finished The Locket’s Revenge so that I may have forgotten a copy.

(I received an eARC from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Locket’s Revenge releases October 22, 2024.)