Part love story and part women’s empowerment. I really enjoyed this tale of a real mermaid who decides to try to make a go of if in a human world.

She challenges barriers for women in society in the 1800s by speaking her mind honestly. I loved her measured responses throughout the book. She was a very thoughtful character. I enjoyed how she helped Barnum’s wife, Charity, discover her own power.

The love story is wonderfully realistic, too, how they have to learn and grow with each other. Well told!

Audible reader was good.