Title: Seaweed
Author: Elle Strauss
Source: ebook from author for review
goodreads...
Dori Seward can’t wait to get out of
Eastcove, a sleepy fishing village on the border of New Brunswick and Maine.
She bides her time by hanging out with friends, attending swim club, and
holding her biggest competition, Colby–who wants more than just friendship, at
arm’s length.
Then Tor Riley comes to town and he has
everything Dori dreams of in a boyfriend–looks, athleticism and mystery.
But Tor also has a tantalizing secret and
Dori is determined to find out what it is. The truth is crazier than her
wildest imaginations and more dangerous, too. Dori has new enemies, and they
will do anything to get to her.
Her life, her dreams and her love for Tor
are all weighing in the balance. Will Dori risk it all in order to have it all?
My take...
Another great read from Elle Straus. I know
that when I read her stuff I will be getting something fun and entertaining. I
also know that her stuff is definitely something I would let my girls read when
they get a little older and are ready for YA. Plus
When Elle asked if I would be interested in
reading Seaweed I knew I would have to. I love mermaid stories and this one
seemed perfect. And it was. It had some really cute characters, an interesting
storyline, and the right amount of suspense to leave me wondering. My favorite
part was the suspense. There was quite a bit in the story and I found myself
pleasantly surprised by how some things revealed themselves. Some of which I
never saw coming.
One thing that kept me from rating this a 5
star book was probably how unbelievable the relationship between Dori and her
parents were. I won’t give away what happens, but if I were to have done half
of the things she did…well I probably would not be alive right now. I don’t
know that’s just me. Maybe other parents were a little more lenient with their
kids. I felt she should have been held a little more responsible after all that
she did.
Anywhoo, loved Seaweed! Thought it was
beyond cute and I suggest anyone looking for a clean YA read about merpeople to
pick it up today.
I haven't had a chance to read this one, but I LOVE Elle's other books--Clockwise, Perception--so I'm sure I'll love this one, too! Def. on the TBR pile~ :o) <3
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