I exchanged this book from the author for an honest review.

4 Amazing stars for this amazing book!!!

Wow, where do I begin? I really enjoyed this read. I was never frustrated but once overall, when I found out who Mericle ended up with and the Ocean Spirit, and all that... but my frustration did not keep me from enjoying this book! Even though I didn't like who she chose, I loved the book and will read the next! Anyways, lets go into "depth" (lol see what I did there?) about the book.

The book is about Mericle Edwards, early twenties, she's in college rooming with her best friend Kelsey (gosh I loved Kelsey) and she is studying to become a vet. Mericle gets life thrown at her all at once, finding out not only is she not what and who she thinks she has been her entire life, she's the princess of the North Atlantic and must accept who and what she is to overthrow her vile father, the corrupt king. With the help of her teacher, Mat *swoon* and some other great people along the way, Mericle faces every obstacle thrown her way smoothly and very maturely!

What I really liked:
I really enjoyed Mericle and Kelsey's relationship. They were mature adults but they always had those funny teenage-like moments and their dialogue and jokes were so funny and real! I could picture them walking down the mall together right now, Kelsey trying to dress Mericle in something sexy and oogling guys, while Mericle is looking at jeans and a t-shirt and ready head back to the house to study. LOL, they were opposites but that's what I felt attracted them and make them such great friends!
I also really enjoyed that Mericle did struggle a little bit with the situation she was in. She could not imagine leaving her life and family, and school behind when she was walking into a bizarre situation practically blind. It really made me warm up to her and understand that she was scared, but willing to do what she was called for. I respected her so much! Tracy Lane could not have wrote a better main character than her, she was perfect.
MAT- noun, excessively hot male with white blonde hair, and piercing crystal eyes, sweet and a gentleman.
My definition of Mat. He was amazing!! Not only was he a great teacher to Meri, he genuinely cared about her and put his total faith in her and was a great mentor and friend.

The author did a fantastic job in descriptions of places, features of characters, creatures and of what information we had regarding the deep. I really loved the story line of the Queen and the corrupt king, and where Mericle fit into all of it. The author also did a great job making her merfolk different from other books I have read. I read mermaid books all the time, and I always love reading something with new features, and tricks as I call them. Controlling the water and using it as a super power? Totally awesome. The writing style was funny and quirky, which made for an entertaining read. I was never bored while reading this book.

My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is I just did not see the chemistry between Jeff and Mericle. It seemed a little forced and kind of unnatural. They didn't really meet but like three times now that I think about it. I just couldn't feel what I wanted to from them, which I guess I am a little biased since I

Spoiler

wanted Mat and Mericle to end up together.

I did enjoy Jeff as a character and felt his history with the king and his character was important, but other than that he didn't really seem needed, but I'm sure he plays a more prominent role in the second book! Overall wonderful read for anyone who loves mermaid books, and a little sweet romance. Great job Tracy! Can't wait to read book two.