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Tangled Tides (The Sea Monster Memoirs #1)
by
Karen Amanda Hooper (Goodreads Author)
Yara Jones doesn't believe in sea monsters-until she becomes one. When a hurricane hits her island home and she wakes up with fins, Yara finds herself tangled up in an underwater world of mysterious merfolk and secretive selkies. Both sides believe Yara can save them by fulfilling a broken promise and opening the sealed gateway to their realm, but they are battling over ho...more
Paperback, 328 pages
Published
November 25th 2011
by Rhemalda Publishing
(first published November 4th 2011)
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Giraffe = me
Bird = book
Don't be lured by the pretty cover--trust me.
I'm frankly baffled by the high ratings for this book.
Yara, the main character, is whiny and insufferably immature. Treygan and Rownan are equally unlikeable, though Treygan has a little more depth. There is very little build up to when Yara becomes a mermaid (which happens around page 6), and from there, all she does is whine, moan, and worry about what her boyfriend would think of her being a "freak" (i.e. mermaid). There is...more
Bird = book
Don't be lured by the pretty cover--trust me.
I'm frankly baffled by the high ratings for this book.
Yara, the main character, is whiny and insufferably immature. Treygan and Rownan are equally unlikeable, though Treygan has a little more depth. There is very little build up to when Yara becomes a mermaid (which happens around page 6), and from there, all she does is whine, moan, and worry about what her boyfriend would think of her being a "freak" (i.e. mermaid). There is...more
I had to drop this. My mom read it, but she reads pretty much anything and didn't suggest more than an "It was okay" when asked how the book was.
I, however, did not inherit her tolerance for literature and absolutely loathed this book. I like mermaids. And faeries. And all those cute paranormal species that don't get enough attention in favor of shape-shifters and vampires.
But I did not like Tangled Tides. Why?
1) The main character. She's annoying and whiny.
2) The main character's boyfriend. N...more
I, however, did not inherit her tolerance for literature and absolutely loathed this book. I like mermaids. And faeries. And all those cute paranormal species that don't get enough attention in favor of shape-shifters and vampires.
But I did not like Tangled Tides. Why?
1) The main character. She's annoying and whiny.
2) The main character's boyfriend. N...more
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Jun 08, 2012
Kagama-the Literaturevixen
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1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of "Fred the Mermaid" series by MaryJanice Davidson
Shelves:
sirens-mermaids-selkies
This book had no build up. You are just dropped in the middle of it and left to flounder. (pun intended)
It starts out promising with the main character preparing for a storm to hit when she is approached by a guy,and from then on its downhill.
I had the impression her transformation would happen later in the book but she just meets a strange guy and in the next paragraph she is a mermaid.
But she is still 100% snarky and not in a good way.
The main character is annoying and childish,constantly utt...more
It starts out promising with the main character preparing for a storm to hit when she is approached by a guy,and from then on its downhill.
I had the impression her transformation would happen later in the book but she just meets a strange guy and in the next paragraph she is a mermaid.
But she is still 100% snarky and not in a good way.
The main character is annoying and childish,constantly utt...more
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Tangled Tides was one of my most anticipated books this year, and I am so glad it did not disappoint! From the opening chapter, the book jumps right into the action. Yara becomes a mermaid early on, and a whole new magical world beneath the sea is unveiled.
The mythology of this book was rich, refreshing, and a much-needed break from all the vampires, werewolves, and fallen angels. None of those here, but instead there are mermaids, selkies, sirens, and gorgons (even a water sprite or two), and l...more
The mythology of this book was rich, refreshing, and a much-needed break from all the vampires, werewolves, and fallen angels. None of those here, but instead there are mermaids, selkies, sirens, and gorgons (even a water sprite or two), and l...more
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Jun 13, 2012
Tatiyana
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2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
13s-16s yos
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goodreaders
I will never say that I am an expert on all things mythical. Yes, I have been acquainted with many a being –centaurs, fairies, dragons, unicorns, griffins, etc. - but I cannot recall a time I ever read a story about a mermaid. Because of this, I was eager to pick up Hooper’s “Tangled Tides”- it would be something new and exciting plus I’m always a sucker for a pretty cover. I mean seriously, look at that cover!
The novel opens with the protagonist, Yara, yanking wooden panels covered in carvings...more
The novel opens with the protagonist, Yara, yanking wooden panels covered in carvings...more
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Aug 09, 2011
P.J.
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5 of 5 stars
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I had the very fortunate luck of reading this back in August, and for the two days I read it, I could not put it down. Seriously. All I wanted to do was read the book, so my nose was stuck in my Nook until I finished.
First off, I have to say, I don't think I have ever read another mermaid book. I'd seen SPLASH like a million years ago back in the 80s, and though it was cute, mermaids were just not something I thought I cared much about. That is until I read TANGLED TIDES. I have a whole new opin...more
First off, I have to say, I don't think I have ever read another mermaid book. I'd seen SPLASH like a million years ago back in the 80s, and though it was cute, mermaids were just not something I thought I cared much about. That is until I read TANGLED TIDES. I have a whole new opin...more
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Best mermaid book I've ever read! I could not put it down without a peek at what's next!
This book was just...WOW! Can't put it into words! But for the review I've got to try so here goes :D
Since I don't want to add any spoilers about the story, but don't know how to talk about the story itself without giving too much away, I'll simply write my reaction in this review.
Originally I told myself: "So I'm going to read a few pages, then I'm going to clean my room and after that continue reading."...I couldn't do it^^ I tried to put Tangled Tides down after realizing that I already read...more
Since I don't want to add any spoilers about the story, but don't know how to talk about the story itself without giving too much away, I'll simply write my reaction in this review.
Originally I told myself: "So I'm going to read a few pages, then I'm going to clean my room and after that continue reading."...I couldn't do it^^ I tried to put Tangled Tides down after realizing that I already read...more
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Awesome cover! Can't wait to read it!
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One night an unforeseen hurricane takes aim on the island where Yara lives with her Uncle. While trying to board up her home, an unexpected visitor takes her away. Waking up underwater with fins, Yara is confused and scared; remembering the stories her boyfriend Rownan has told her about merfolk. Soon secrets surface about a past that dates back all the way to Poseiden and Medusa, and how Yara is the future for opening a gateway that has been closed off for many years. Yara learns that Rownan is...more
1. Karen is really really nice and cool and fun.
2. This book is going to rock so hard it will make you cry tears of joy.
3. Gorgans.
4. Selkies.
5. Cool cover.
6. Reluctant mermaids.
I will be reading. And enjoying. Soon I hope.
EDIT!
I ENJOYED IT! Lots of adventure, even more romance, and lots of cool mythology. A fun light read that you can really lose yourself in.
2. This book is going to rock so hard it will make you cry tears of joy.
3. Gorgans.
4. Selkies.
5. Cool cover.
6. Reluctant mermaids.
I will be reading. And enjoying. Soon I hope.
EDIT!
I ENJOYED IT! Lots of adventure, even more romance, and lots of cool mythology. A fun light read that you can really lose yourself in.
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Sep 11, 2012
Lalaine ( Ficbookreviews )
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cant wait to read this oneeee
I'm really really surprised with the reviews/rating on this book. I REALLY REALLY wanted to like this book. Wanted.. and actually liking though, are two different things all together. I found the characters really shallow. The dialog was incredibly immature and pretty much the whole story felt rushed. Like the author had all these great ideas but had to edit them all down into one book.
I realize this is a YA book- but with the dialog and the snarky/bratty character that Yara was, I think that t...more
I realize this is a YA book- but with the dialog and the snarky/bratty character that Yara was, I think that t...more
Holy rusted metal Batman what a wonderful story! Karen Amanda Hooper, you are well on your way to writing some fabulous books. Congratulations on an epic first novel.
*Short Summary*
The story begins with Yara, our main character, trying to batten down the hatches at her Uncle's home in order to survive a nasty hurricane. While trying to board a window, Yara bumps into a rather attractive stranger who offers his help. The strangers claims he can take Yara somewhere safe and she agrees to go with h...more
*Short Summary*
The story begins with Yara, our main character, trying to batten down the hatches at her Uncle's home in order to survive a nasty hurricane. While trying to board a window, Yara bumps into a rather attractive stranger who offers his help. The strangers claims he can take Yara somewhere safe and she agrees to go with h...more
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Dec 10, 2011
Tracey (YA Book Addict)
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5 of 5 stars
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Recommended to Tracey by:
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I have read a few books containing mermaids before, but few have managed to capture the underwater imagery like Karen Amanda Hooper has in Tangled tides!!
This book is told in 3 differing voices: Yara - The feisty human turned mermaid. Rownan - Yara's 'boyfriend' and selkie and Treygan- Yara's guardian and soulmate..... Personally, I love to read stories from a male's point of view. So reading 2 males perspectives.... well, I was seriously happy!! The 3 voices flow smoothly throughout the book an...more
This book is told in 3 differing voices: Yara - The feisty human turned mermaid. Rownan - Yara's 'boyfriend' and selkie and Treygan- Yara's guardian and soulmate..... Personally, I love to read stories from a male's point of view. So reading 2 males perspectives.... well, I was seriously happy!! The 3 voices flow smoothly throughout the book an...more
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May 8th
I wanted to love this. I really did. But it wasn't the book for me.
I really liked it in the beginning but somewhere in there it just sort of...lost steam. I've read about 80% of this and after struggling for months and still couldn't finish it so I decided to let it go.
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Edited February 4th;
Finally got my grubby little hands on it! :D
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Oh man, I've just read the sample...more
I wanted to love this. I really did. But it wasn't the book for me.
I really liked it in the beginning but somewhere in there it just sort of...lost steam. I've read about 80% of this and after struggling for months and still couldn't finish it so I decided to let it go.
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Edited February 4th;
Finally got my grubby little hands on it! :D
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Oh man, I've just read the sample...more
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Ah, sir, live in the bosom of the waters! There alone is independence. There I recognise no masters! There I am free. - Jules Verne, 2000 Leagues Under The Sea
at the height of a hurricane on her island home, Yara Jones encounters Treygan. the last thing she remembers was wishing for him to bring her to a place where she could be safe. she wakes up with fins instead and to a world beneath the sea. the life she thought she had and knew shifted not only literally but also geographically.
author Kar...more
at the height of a hurricane on her island home, Yara Jones encounters Treygan. the last thing she remembers was wishing for him to bring her to a place where she could be safe. she wakes up with fins instead and to a world beneath the sea. the life she thought she had and knew shifted not only literally but also geographically.
author Kar...more
What a fantastic story! This was one of my first full-out mermaid stories to read and I was NOT disappointed. Great writing, well developed characters I couldn't help but love, humor, romance, twists EVERYWHERE. A seriously well done, page-turner!
I'll admit, it took me a little while to get acclimated to this unique world, but once everything clicked, I was addicted and couldn't put it down!
I'll admit, it took me a little while to get acclimated to this unique world, but once everything clicked, I was addicted and couldn't put it down!
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Look at that cover! Wow!
I now understand why people have been saying they couldn't put down this book. It's gripping and I had to keep reading to figure out how the characters would ever make it out alive. What an awesome and imaginative story. I want to see it on the big screen. Definitely my favorite read of the year. I want book 2 NOW!
I now understand why people have been saying they couldn't put down this book. It's gripping and I had to keep reading to figure out how the characters would ever make it out alive. What an awesome and imaginative story. I want to see it on the big screen. Definitely my favorite read of the year. I want book 2 NOW!
This book was unbelievably good. It's by far the best mermaid book I've read. Go put this one on your 'to-read shelf' immediately because you'd be crazy not to.
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Mermen, Selkies, Sirens—Oh MY! What would you do if you were taken against your will and transformed into a mermaid? Fall in love with the merman that took you, of course! Yara is less than pleased to learn that she is destined to live an abnormal life. Struggling to uncover the truth Yara will capture your attention and swim away with your love.
Tangled Tides transports you into a world where mythological sea figures are alive and well... and fighting. In this battle to the finish you will be in...more
Tangled Tides transports you into a world where mythological sea figures are alive and well... and fighting. In this battle to the finish you will be in...more
Yara was a caring, determined, loving girl with a temper. Her character was a likable, relatable and realistic one. She was an orphan and her only family was her Uncle Lloyd. She had a boyfriend – Rownan – who was ruggedly handsome but had a coat with secrets and lies covering his true identity. During a strong storm, a stranger came and took Yara away. That night was the night her night changed forever, the night she was turned into a mermaid. As she struggled to get over the shock of being hal...more
TANGLED TIDES is addicting. I would try to put it down (close the laptop)saying, just one more page, then I’ll go. But on just about every page, a new twist or information kept me reading. There was no putting this book down. It’s told from different points of view, each one gripping in its own way, with their own distinct voice and personality.
The plot alone was enough to keep me guessing. So many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and well-constructed plot points that weaved together a...more
The plot alone was enough to keep me guessing. So many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and well-constructed plot points that weaved together a...more
I wanted to love this book - I looked forward to reading it for a long time because books about mermaids are few. There were things I liked about this story and things I didn't.
First, I don't care for stories with the POV change. It is my opinion that it would have been a stronger book if the entire book had been written in either third person or only from Yara's (the protagonist) perspective.
Second, even though the beginning is creepy and starts off a bit rocky, I did feel like the plot got mor...more
First, I don't care for stories with the POV change. It is my opinion that it would have been a stronger book if the entire book had been written in either third person or only from Yara's (the protagonist) perspective.
Second, even though the beginning is creepy and starts off a bit rocky, I did feel like the plot got mor...more
3.5 stars
I was oddly fascinated by this book. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but at the same time, I'm aware that it did have some flaws. With all of that being said, if a story can keep me flipping the pages, I'm obviously willing to overlook those flaws.
The plot in this story is actually really interesting. Yara is turned into a mermaid during a storm because she has mermaid blood in her. She's supposed to be the one that can open the gate that closed and stranded both selkies an...more
I was oddly fascinated by this book. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but at the same time, I'm aware that it did have some flaws. With all of that being said, if a story can keep me flipping the pages, I'm obviously willing to overlook those flaws.
The plot in this story is actually really interesting. Yara is turned into a mermaid during a storm because she has mermaid blood in her. She's supposed to be the one that can open the gate that closed and stranded both selkies an...more
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Wow this book blew me away! The characters were entertaining and you felt for them. The romance was steamy, the danger was intense and the villains were bad but still made you see where they were coming from. The plot was unique and one of a kind, your defiantly not going to find a story line like this any where.
So we start off with Yara trying to hold the house down during a storm when a stranger walks in and tells her he can take her somewhere safe. So she goes, but not in a dumb way you get...more
So we start off with Yara trying to hold the house down during a storm when a stranger walks in and tells her he can take her somewhere safe. So she goes, but not in a dumb way you get...more
I'm not sure I can find the words to express how amazing I found this book. I downloaded it on a free day and opened it up, not sure what it was or what to expect, and was caught: hook, line, and sinker. This tale grabbed me and held on for days. I wasn't sleeping because all I could think about was Yara and Treygan, if she'd fall for him, if they could save the merpeople and the selkies, and if she would make it out alive.
The author creates this beautiful, descriptive world. I loved reading ab...more
The author creates this beautiful, descriptive world. I loved reading ab...more
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Compared to the other mythical creatures in literature, mermaids don't have as much of a voice. Enter Karen Amanda Hooper's Tangled Tides. Mermaids are the main focus, but Karen doesn't just drop you at one act of myth, instead creating a whole world of deep and meaningful characters. Even those who only lasted a few pages were strong enough to stand alone in the world of the ocean depths. (Do I need to mention I couldn't put this book down even when I was on the treadmill?)
Yara (love the name)...more
Yara (love the name)...more
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Tangled Tides is an entertaining new twist on Merfolk. Author Karen Amanda Hooper puts together a wonderful cast of characters in a very imaginative world of mermaids, sirens, selkies, gorgons, gods, and sea monsters. There were many exciting twists and the plot was certainly created with thought and care.
Hooper’s approach of introducing this remarkable world is top notch and definitely fascinating. The world building is very compelling that at times you feel like a world like it could possibly...more
Hooper’s approach of introducing this remarkable world is top notch and definitely fascinating. The world building is very compelling that at times you feel like a world like it could possibly...more
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