Florence (Florence Waverley, #1)

Aug 11, 2012 Rachel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: egalleys

3.5 stars

I haven't been accepting many self-published books for review recently. Not because I don't want to, but because I have so many things piling up on me. Not only do I have books to read and review that I've already accepted or requested, along with books I've bought or been given, but I also have work and friends to keep up with, plus I'll be starting back at school soon. But when I got an email from Ciye Cho asking me to review his book, Florence, my fancy was caught.

Florence follows Fl...more 3.5 stars

I haven't been accepting many self-published books for review recently. Not because I don't want to, but because I have so many things piling up on me. Not only do I have books to read and review that I've already accepted or requested, along with books I've bought or been given, but I also have work and friends to keep up with, plus I'll be starting back at school soon. But when I got an email from Ciye Cho asking me to review his book, Florence, my fancy was caught.

Florence follows Florence Waverley, a very average, unnoticed teenager, as she is taken into the world of the Niemelans, mermaids who live in secret on the bottom of the ocean, hiding from human eyes and from the dangers of the world around them. She is seen as an outsider in her world, as well as theirs, but slowly she finds a place for herself as she becomes involved in the Niemelans battle against the Darkness, the forces that would destroy them, and involved with the two princes of the people.

I was enchanted by the idea of a human brought into the world of mermaids, rather than a mermaid in the world of the humans like we normally get. And the world created by Cho for our mermaids to live in is fascinating and beautiful. Every person has a role and nothing goes to waste for their people. They work to protect themselves from the mystery and danger of the Darkness, something else I was intrigued by. Normally, mermaids are at one with their surroundings, generally working with the creatures, rather than against them. To see the Niemelans battle against giant undersea creatures was quite a treat, and an aspect I loved.

At first I thought Florence was a rather boring protagonist, average in her world, average in the Niemelans, but she grew into so much more. Somehow, in a place where she should have felt most at odds, she seemed to find a home and a place, and blossomed into a new person; a person with a purpose and with drive, and a pleasure to read. I also deeply enjoyed the progression of her relationships with Kiren and Rolan, two very different princes and two very different relationships. It seems like it'd be a love triangle, but it wasn't really, and that was something I appreciated. Both princes are much more than they seem, but one is better than one could imagine and the other is deeply troubled with a heartbreaking story.

There were times where I felt like dialogue was a little stilted and the story got slow, and I thought the beginning had a bit of a slow start. But once we got into the world of the Niemelans it picked up for the most part and I really couldn't put Florence down.

You can find this review and much more fun on my blog: Paper Cuts.(less)

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Jan 22, 2013 Ana rated it 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this book it started out amazing and not only that but it got right into the action, which is always a plus. It was a fantastic storyline that was fast paced and well put together. The characters were great as well, I enjoyed reading about Florence, Yolee, Kiren, and Rolan. They were all pretty much a great addition to the story. And although the book is full of suspense, and action it also has some romance in it.

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Dec 13, 2012 Mei rated it 4 of 5 stars

Synopsis

It's a good thing that Florence doesn't have many ties to family and town the day that she is kidnapped and taken to the bottom of the sea. Thanks to the magic of a polyp, she finds herself in the community of Niemela; a place where mermaids rule and all animals live in harmony. Unfortunately, it's time for the ruler of Niemela to change and Florence must decide which prince she will be the best ruler. Will Niemela continue to fight the ever threatening Darkness, or make a deal with it?

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Aug 30, 2012 Krista (CubicleBlindness Reviews) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Florence is into photography and observing others. On a school trip to Mermaids Reach off of Hamilton Island she becomes distracted while snorkeling with unusual creatures and formations beneath the water. When one of these creatures shoots her and pulls her beneath the water, nothing could have surprised us more. She is taken deep into the underwater Kingdom were merpeople live. She is kept alive by her captor to be presented to the King.

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Jul 25, 2012 Once Upon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Florence Waverley is just another girl in a small town who has spent most o her life just trying to blend in. She likes to think of herself as an observer of the world around her. She loves taking photos of others but is rarely if ever in her photos. Then one day she embarks on a school field trip to Mermaids Reach off of Hamilton Island. Armed with an assignment, a pad of paper, a few pens and her SeaBrite camera, Florence sets out to "observe" Mermaids Reach.

While observing, Florence notices s...more Florence Waverley is just another girl in a small town who has spent most o her life just trying to blend in. She likes to think of herself as an observer of the world around her. She loves taking photos of others but is rarely if ever in her photos. Then one day she embarks on a school field trip to Mermaids Reach off of Hamilton Island. Armed with an assignment, a pad of paper, a few pens and her SeaBrite camera, Florence sets out to "observe" Mermaids Reach.

While observing, Florence notices some truly beautiful creatures swimming in the waters around her. She becomes so consumed with observing the structures beneath the surface of Mermaids reach that she fails to realize she has snorkeled far beyond the distance of her classmates. Unexpectedly she comes in contact with a creature who blows a silver dart out of a tube at her chest. It then starts dragging her far below the surface of the water to this strange but breathtakingly beautiful underwater kingdom.

She wakes in a paralyzed state, though fully conscious and realizes she has a polyp attached to the back of her neck that somehow is allowing her to breathe underwater. She has been brought into a world which seems to be inhabited by mermaids and mermen. The merfolk have no idea that she can understand them as they converse around her, as they speak Meridian which is the spoken language of all who inhabit Niemela (their world).

All starts to be revealed in conversations around her that she has been captured for the soon to be King as his coronation gift. Unfortunately not all seem to be pleased with the Merman who captured her from the surface as she is a human and humans are not welcome in their world. Humans are dangerous and would surely spell disaster for all of Niemela if they were revealed to the outside world. Florence is allowed to stay as a sort of pet to Yolee, the Niemelan Princess, who is a bit of a lost soul herself and is very interested in finding beauty in the creatures and life around her. Florence also becomes intrigued in different ways with the two Niemelan Prince's, Kiren and Rolan. She won't be able to hide in their world though. She is now the one being observed.

The story takes place over 6 days and has very clever elements tucked into the story as well as a host of fully dimensional characters who will make you scream, laugh and eventually come to love as the story progresses. Cho names her chapters in such a way that you feel like you are watching a play unfold inside your head. The story is mostly from Florence's point of view but she writes Interludes into her story that give the reader a glimpse into what is going on with other main characters. All in all this was a wonderfully fantastical world to read about. It was my first Mermaid novel and will definitely not be my last. In fact, my interpretation of the end of this story and hope, is that Cho is already writing a sequel or at least plans to write one in the near future. If you love Mermaid stories, action, adventure, fantasy or all of the above, this is a story that needs to be read!(less)

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Jul 21, 2012 Dani goodreads rated it 4 of 5 stars

Florence is a young awkward girl who misses her dad terribly, she is an outsider and doesn’t have any friends, one day on a school trip Florence has an “incident” while she goes for a swim and se is abducted by a merman and taken to a strange city deep in the sea. This is a book about an amazing world and Florence’s journey to discover deep secrets and the new romance that surround her.

Personal Opinion:

This was a very good book! I liked it a lot, the story was fast and entertaining, the writing...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Ashley (The Bibliophile's Corner) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Originally posted on my blog.

When I received an email from Ciye a few weeks back, I was more than excited to review his book. I have been in the mood for mermaid books recently, I think because it’s summer time. So I jumped at the chance to read Florence.

This book is unlike any other mermaid book that I have ever read. I honestly don’t know what makes it so different or why it stands out so much, but I will do my best to try and explain.

First, you have the world of Niemela. Everything is beauti...more Originally posted on my blog.

When I received an email from Ciye a few weeks back, I was more than excited to review his book. I have been in the mood for mermaid books recently, I think because it’s summer time. So I jumped at the chance to read Florence.

This book is unlike any other mermaid book that I have ever read. I honestly don’t know what makes it so different or why it stands out so much, but I will do my best to try and explain.

First, you have the world of Niemela. Everything is beautiful, colorful, and peaceful. Cho did a wonderful job with world building and created a world that popped from the pages into my mind seamlessly. Niemela is breathtaking, mesmerizing, and just absolutely exquiste. I really want to go to this world now.

Not only are the merpeople different than how most people imagine them, but Cho created everything from a political, social, and cultural aspect. Each merperson has a life path that they must follow. There are warriors, animal trainers, healers, builders, thinkers, and a couple of others that I can’t recall. but I absolutely loved the attention to this. Also, Cho delivers such vivid details that it is easy to picture the multi-colored merpeople swimming about.

Florence is character that eventually grew on me. The first ten or twenty pages, I really didn’t care for her. I didn’t like her until she was in Niemela. And even then, it did take me a while to like her. I think I am honestly just sick of insecure characters. I know that just about every teen is insecure, but I do feel like the “woe is me” or “I’m invisible” way of thinking really needs to be toned down. That being said, Florence definitely develops over the course of this book. Her relationships with Yolee, Kiren, and Rolan all help her gain confidence and she finally has a place to fit in.

Princess Yolee is such a sweet, fun character. She is young and eagerly wants Florence to be her friend. Their relationship is adorable and I very much love Yolee’s artistic side. This is one way that Florence and Yolee bond together. One of my favorite scenes in this book between the two of them is when Florence teaches her the word “art” and calls Yolee an “artist.” At first she doesn’t understand, but then Florence says “It’s like dreaming with your eyes open.”

Prince Kiren and Prince Rolan remind me very much of the Yin and Yang. One is loud, one is quiet. One is light, one is dark. One is quick, one is strong. One is passionate, one is reserved. But what I love the most about these two characters is that just when you think you have them figured out, they surprise you.

The last one hundred pages or so had me on edge. I was just so overwhelmed and completely invested in this book that I couldn’t put it down. I had intended to read just a little bit at a time so I could savor this book. But instead, I devoured it in one setting. This book will have you completely drawn in.

While this book was absolutely amazing, I did have a few questions that were not answered. Hopefully they will be answered in a sequel. For instance, how does Florence understand the merpeople’s language? How does Florence have merpeople abilities to talk to animals and light coral? I have a theory, but it was not answered in this book. Like I said, I do hope we find out in a sequel.

If you have every wanted to be a mermaid, you should read this book. Full of a mesmerizing world, wonderful characters, and great plot. I don’t see how anyone would not enjoy this book.(less)

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Jul 08, 2012 The Y.A. Bookworm Blogger rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Florence is a book by author Ciye Cho that was released just a few days ago on July 1, 2012. When I was first approached by the author to review Florence, I was immediately hooked by just reading the synopsis. The unique storyline and intriguing male leads made me absolutely anxious to start reading- I finished it in about a day!

I love it when I see a character experience growth throughout the course of a novel- Florence is a perfect example of thi...more

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Jul 04, 2012 Sandra Stiles rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult

This was one fabulous book. From the minute I started it I couldn’t put it down. The world that Cho has created is one I would love to be in. I could envision all of it. It was beautifully describe. Cho obviously knows a lot, or has done a lot of research on the ocean. The merfolks were very believable as characters. I felt like I could swim to the bottom of the ocean to find Niemela and spend time with the people there. Kieran was so charming and disarming in his looks and attitude that you cou...more

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Jul 02, 2012 Katie Cody rated it 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling adventure you won’t want to miss!

Florence Waverly has been kidnapped to become the Mer Prince Kiren’s human familiar. To make matters worse she is thrust in the middle of a war between the Mer and the Darkness. She must fight to survive and choose between two brothers Kiren the charmer and Rolan the loner who pushes her away. To take a stand and find out where she truly belongs she will have to risk it all including her very soul.

This story was beautiful, engaging, and captivated me...more

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Jun 24, 2012 Diana (Offbeat Vagabond) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, adventure, fantasy, favorites, great-heroines, paranormal-romance, requested, ya, mermaids

Posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/06/arc-indie-review-book-trailer-florence.html

I was given the opportunity to review this book by the author himself. I love the idea of a YA paranormal mermaid story because it is very new to me. And now after reading this, I want to find more like it. Everything about this book is just stunning, from the cover to the imagery inside. I am in love. This was an absolute joy.

Our main character Florence is a shy girl who keeps to herself. Everyo...more Posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/06/arc-indie-review-book-trailer-florence.html

I was given the opportunity to review this book by the author himself. I love the idea of a YA paranormal mermaid story because it is very new to me. And now after reading this, I want to find more like it. Everything about this book is just stunning, from the cover to the imagery inside. I am in love. This was an absolute joy.

Our main character Florence is a shy girl who keeps to herself. Everyone seems to forget about her or overlook her from her peers ro her nonexistent mother (who obviously needs a reality check). One day while on a field trip to the beach to study the ocean life, Florence runs into something that is very much impossible. A merman. And that merman has kidnapped her and carried her to a different world deep in the ocean named Niemela. Florence soon realizes that she isn't having a nightmare. She is in a new and colorful world full of merpeople who all believe that she has no right being amongst them. Florence is slowly learning about the world except for who she should trust and that is the most devastating thing of all.

What a perfect summer read this was. I ate this book up very quickly. It is quite the page-turner. The world Cho created was just beautiful. So bright, colorful and larger than life. I couldn't help but think about Finding Nemo. This isn't a children's story really, but all those colors and amazing creatures were amazing. My brain had lots of fun imagining this world. Definitely something that will stick with me. Incredible worldbuilding.

I love all the various characters in the book. Florence is a great lead. I love that after learning that she isn't dreaming and can't escape, she really tries learning about the world and the situation she is in. I love the mermaid Yolee, well Princess Yolee. If not for her, I am not sure what would have happened to Florence. She takes Florence under her wing even though Florence is older (and with permission from the king). I love how they click and how much they learn from each other. They were alike in many ways. They both want to belong somewhere and they look out for each other. The whole problem with Florence in Niemela is that she doesn't seem to fit in their just like she didn't fit on land. And without Yolee, I think they both would have been quite lost.

Yolee's brothers, however, were the main thing about this book. You have Kiren, who is the younger prince and is set to be king. Florence was kidnapped for his coronation as a human familiar (which is unheard of). And him and Florence immediately hit it off. Then you have the older brother Rolan who pushes Florence away and doesn't seem to want Florence in Niemela. But you soon realize that both brothers aren't what they seem. But the romance isn't the main story. This is a Young Adult book and it is more about discovery more than anything. Florence is confused about her feelings about the brothers, but it isn't a love triangle (thank God) and again, there is more than what meets the eye.

I absolutely adored this story. I love the idea of the Darkness. Niemela's greatest enemies come from the Darkness. A place below Niemela that is home to the biggest and dangerous creatures in the ocean. And they seem to be making an appearance a little too often. I love the monsters Cho used. This book is full of adventure and amazing monsters. I was really on the edge of my seat throughout this book. It all starts with Kiren and him wanting a human familiar. I love how the plot develops as to why he wants to actually bring a human into his world and it adds a whole other layer to this incredible story. Now there are secrets and lies about but I can't say because it is a spoiler. Just know they pile up high in the book and really add to the mystery of this book. Truly didn't see any of that coming. Now the ending does leave you asking a few questions, but that only makes me anxious for more. There is a lot more to this story and I want to know what it is now. Cho, you are killing me!

Cho goes into a lot of detail about the world of Niemela and I liked it a lot. It made it easy to imagine and like I said, very beautiful. This will look very nice in my favorites list for sure. It is a fantasy I was very glad to be lost in. I am so enchanted and in love. And again, merpeople is a first for me. So I hope to find other works like this and hope they will be just as spellbinding as this book. I love how this ended and I love that there will be more. Just thinking about it has me jittery. Highly recommended. Don't miss this book! Thank you so much Ciye Cho!(less)

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Jun 18, 2012 Rosa (Bajan Rosa Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, cute, favorites, not-your-typical

This review was originally posted at my blog http://bajanrosabooks.blogspot.com there is an interview with the author posted there as well.

Florence is seventeen and invisible, she has been for most of her life and she likes it that way. She isn't popular and her clothes aren't in the latest fashions so being unnoticed is ideal. On a field trip to a small neighbouring island the unexpected happens and Florence is kidnapped by of all things a monstrous man with purple skin and yellow eyes.
She f...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Rebecca McKinnon rated it 5 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars, but I like to round up!

I'll admit, I'm not a huge mermaid/merman fan. However, I have read Mr. Cho's debut novel and was blown away by the imagination in portrayed. That in itself was enough to convince me to read "Florence." The fact that the cover is gorgeous didn't hurt, either! (FYI: Mr. Cho does his own artwork.)

Florence is the fish-out-of-water (IN the water) in this story. It's interesting how insistent she is that she wants to return home, where she's as out of place as she...more

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Feb 16, 2013 Flora Bateman rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, romance, paranormal-romance, young-adult

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun read. It had a bit of a slow start but once I got into it I couldn't put it down.

Florence Waverly is a plain girl who tries to stay in the shadows. She really doesn't fit in anywhere. She still grieves for her dad and is unwanted by her mother. On a school trip to the beach she finds herself abducted by a mermaid and thrust into their world. And what a world it is. Deep beneath the ocean, breathing with the aid...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Lauren (Sugar & Snark) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya

Firstly let me tell you that I have never read a Mermaid book that I have actually liked. And I’ve always thought it was strange because when I was 5 I wanted (desperately) to grow up to be one. So obviously I have nothing against the species. But every book I have read has either been juvenile, unbelievable or lacked any imagination. This book might not have converted me to Team Mermaid. But it has certainly made me a fan.

Florence is a lonely introvert who spends her life on the sidelines looki...more Firstly let me tell you that I have never read a Mermaid book that I have actually liked. And I’ve always thought it was strange because when I was 5 I wanted (desperately) to grow up to be one. So obviously I have nothing against the species. But every book I have read has either been juvenile, unbelievable or lacked any imagination. This book might not have converted me to Team Mermaid. But it has certainly made me a fan.

Florence is a lonely introvert who spends her life on the sidelines looking in. She has nobody who truly cares for her and is invisible to the other students at her high school. Then she is abducted. And deep beneath the ocean, hidden in the coral, a kingdom of merpeople is revealed to her.

Florence is thrust into a strange world, populated by strange creature. These mermaids/mermen are not the one’s Disney was writing about. She is unsure of her roll in their society. Is she a pet, is she a pawn of some kind or could she be a love interest for the prince? One thing is certain. She is not invisible anymore.

Ciye Cho creates an entire underwater universe. And seeing it all for the first time through Florence’s eyes was perfection. She is observant and curious and her descriptions were so vivid and textured that the seascape came alive in my mind.

Ciye cleverly overcomes the obvious breathing underwater issue without having to resort to the abracadabra “it’s magic” routine which is always a worry for me when I read a book of this nature. Sure I still have a few questions. e.g. Why doesn’t her fingers go all “pruney” from being in the water so long? And what about dehydration? But once I had let those questions slide, I found a truly intriguing plot filled with unusual and often misunderstood characters.

The author has done a wonderful job of describing a beautiful paradise under the sea. Then just when you are thinking how pretty it all is, a dark undercurrent of doubt and fear is let loose. For a YA novel this book is surprisingly mature and I love the way Florence’s character grows and matures throughout the book as well.

I only have one real complaint (or more of an observation.) Every relationship has a deal breaker right? Kiren the supposedly super hot Merman Prince is described, like all other merpeople as being brightly coloured. But when does the deal breaker come into play here: 1) He is not the same species – I’m not sure where the law comes down on beastiality in international waters, 2) He has a tail instead of man parts –that could be a serious hindrance when getting “romantic” and 3) He is a yellowish green colour- yes like phlegm! Need I say more?

But inter-species relations aside I really enjoyed this book and I thought the cover was beautiful, like a close up of Botticelli’s Venus which is why I am giving it 4 Bottles of Snark (7/10).(less)

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Jul 10, 2012 Kate rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mermaids, fantasy, young-adult

Florence Waverley is an outsider in her own world. Kids she’s been in the same class with for years still call her the new girl or the quiet one. After being abducted by a merman during a school field trip, Florence finds herself an outsider once more. A human among the merpeople of Niemela – a beautiful underwater world.

In this new world the ideas of work, order and purpose are the three things that Niemelans hold dearest to their hearts. Everyone has their place and is required to work for the...more Florence Waverley is an outsider in her own world. Kids she’s been in the same class with for years still call her the new girl or the quiet one. After being abducted by a merman during a school field trip, Florence finds herself an outsider once more. A human among the merpeople of Niemela – a beautiful underwater world.

In this new world the ideas of work, order and purpose are the three things that Niemelans hold dearest to their hearts. Everyone has their place and is required to work for their society. Florence is out of her depth and has no role – except that for what she has been brought to Niemela for: to be the handsome Prince Kiren’s Familiar – a gift from his brother, the surly Prince Rolan, for Kiren’s coronation in a few days.

In this unfamiliar world where things appear to be perfect, Florence learns that there’s more to anything than meets the eye and that maybe you might be an outsider in your own world but can find yourself belonging in another.

I loved reading this beautiful story of mermaids and the incredible world of Niemela. The imagery was gorgeous. From the first descriptions of the underwater world, I felt like I could have been there along with Florence, experiencing the wonders with her. It was vibrant and the descriptions of everything from the scenery to the characters was in-depth and memorizing.

The world of Niemela was one that I enjoyed inhabiting whilst reading Florence. In many ways it comes across as a Utopian society but as I was drawn further and further into the story I came to realize – much as Florence herself did – that not everything is as it seems on the surface.

The characters were fantastic. From King Iriego to the Wise Ones and everyone in between – I loved reading about all the inhabitants of the underwater city. Yolee was a fantastic best friend for Florence as she imersed herself in the Niemelian culture. My favourite characters were the two royal brothers: Rolan – the “Prince of Doom” who appeared to dislike and distrust the human, and Kiren – the younger prince on the verge of becoming a King but the cheekier of the two. I thought they were fantastic characters who could not have been more different. I liked how they interacted with each other, with the other citizens and also with Florence. Both so different and yet I found myself loving both.

I love good romance story and I loved how the romance played out during this novel. It’s not in your face – rather more subtle – and it felt perfectly natural for the story and it’s characters.

Ciye Cho has succeeded in creating a story and a world that is both beautiful and imaginative – who know there were that many uses for kelp? I recommend this story for anyone who lives reading about different worlds that are incredibly crafted and descriptions that are vibrant and vivid.(less)

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Jul 01, 2012 Jill Swanson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-and-giveaway, young-adult, blog-review

I have an interview with the author and my full review up on my blog!
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Please stop by to check it out!

Florence has received four shining stars from me!
Ciye Cho is a promising new young adult author and I am so pleased I have gotten the chance to review his debut novel.
I never thought I would like a plot line involving mermaids. I suppose it seemed slightly childish. But, Florence is in no way childish! It is a wonderfully written story full of enchantment and advent...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Beautifully descriptive, Florence has quickly become one of my favourite mermaid-fantasy books. An intricate world hidden below the sea complements characters motivated by the best of intentions. Refreshingly original, Florence took me on a journey I won't soon forget!

I have always loved the ocean and as a child, I wished with all of my heart to be woken up one day to be told I was secretly a mermaid princess and it was time to go home. Florence has given me a piece of the world I used to dream...more Beautifully descriptive, Florence has quickly become one of my favourite mermaid-fantasy books. An intricate world hidden below the sea complements characters motivated by the best of intentions. Refreshingly original, Florence took me on a journey I won't soon forget!

I have always loved the ocean and as a child, I wished with all of my heart to be woken up one day to be told I was secretly a mermaid princess and it was time to go home. Florence has given me a piece of the world I used to dream of inhabiting. Niemela comes alive through Florence's descriptions of it's swaying kelp towers, it's numerous coral balconies and it's colourful mermaid inhabitants. I constantly had a cloud of visions swimming across my eyes, as with each new experience, Florence detailed her surroundings so well I could almost reach out and touch them. Cho has created a world that is just bursting with intricate detail and vivid colour and I found myself eager to get lost in it.

The plot was well-paced, with Florence constantly on the edge of understanding Niemela and it's inhabitants, just before something new was introduced that forced her to question everything she had learned. The constant presence of the imposing Darkness, and the sea monsters that laid in wait, added an element of suspense and danger which helped keep the pacing flowing smoothly.

As for the characters, they were my only real issue with Florence. All of the characters are likeable and relatively well done, but I didn't truly connect with any of them. I empathized with Florence's desire to fit in, considering she felt unwanted and unloved on the Surface without her father, but her acquiescence over being forced to stay in Niemela was slightly difficult to understand. I wasn't able to fully figure out Kiren, or his motives, until it was too little too late - though I did find some of his more charming moments endearing. Yolee was adorable, but her role was minimal so I couldn't relate to her feelings of being neglected. And Rolan - stone-faced, distant Rolan. He was so hot and cold that when he decided to be hot, I had my guard up, waiting for his rebuff. I couldn't figure out his reasons for being so aloof until he had laid it all out on the table; I was hoping for a little more show and a little less tell. The moments when he was hot though, he was HOT. The tension between him and Florence was palpable, and it was agonizing for so many of their moments to end with stolen glances or the lightest of touches.

I thought the ending was almost perfect, resolving most of the main plot points, but leaving enough open that there most definitely could be (and should be!) a sequel. I want to know if Florence stays in Niemela, and how the Niemelans handle that decision. And how it is that she understood their language, and that her father seemed to draw creatures that resembled them? And what's going to happen between her and Rolan? What about the Wise Ones? Will Rolan be able to defend Niemela from them and their monsters?! I'd also like to see what's happening on the Surface - how is Florence's guardian/mother handling her disappearance? Would humans be able to find Niemela if they were looking hard enough for someone? Obviously, while there is resolution, there are also a LOT of questions that could be answered!

Florence is a wonderful read and I'd recommend it to just about anyone. The vivid underwater landscape was enough to keep me reading, but a well-paced plot and likeable characters turned a decent read into something I really enjoyed.

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Jun 20, 2012 Yvonne (The Shadow Realm) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, 2012-july, ebooks, mermaids, review, own

5/5

This is only the second mermaid novel I have read but I have to say it is by far the best! Before starting this book I was in a bit of a reading slump but it managed to pull me out of it. It had me hooked, line and sinker (pun intended).
Cho has created a mesmerizing and enchanting world beneath the sea. This was one of the things I loved about this book; how it was actually set in the mermaids world and not ours. The beautifully vivid descriptions of this world will make you think you are ac...more 5/5

This is only the second mermaid novel I have read but I have to say it is by far the best! Before starting this book I was in a bit of a reading slump but it managed to pull me out of it. It had me hooked, line and sinker (pun intended).
Cho has created a mesmerizing and enchanting world beneath the sea. This was one of the things I loved about this book; how it was actually set in the mermaids world and not ours. The beautifully vivid descriptions of this world will make you think you are actually there. You will be entranced by the lush and vibrant colours of this underwater kingdom, everything described down to the last detail. You could practically taste the kelp. You know that the author has done a lot of research.
The characters are the second reason I loved this book. Florence I really liked. I felt I could relate to her and how she goes by just observing life, never engaging in it. She experiences real character growth throughout the book and we get to see her finally come out of her shell a little. The mer folk I really enjoyed. Princess Yolee was a little cutie, I wanted to squeeze her. She is so fun and loving, she became a true friend to Florence. Prince Kiren I was always a bit wary of, even if he was a bit of a charmer. Prince Rolan we don't really get to know until about half way through the book. He is very distant and almost cold to begin with but then we see that there is more to his hard exterior. In the end I found myself rooting for him ( why is it I always seem to go for the brooding types?).
The story-line was well thought out. It was very interesting and kept you engaged in the book. It was never boring. The ending left me dying to know what happens next.

Overall this is a must read for any mermaid lovers out there. A spellbinding read that will leave you gasping for air and make you wish that this world actually existed and that you could be a part of it.

Side-note: I had the song Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid playing in my head the whole time while reading. Even though the lyrics should be the other way around. Now it's gonna be stuck in my head for days :P I love this song though so I'm not complaining :)

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Jun 07, 2012 Meganm922 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: requests-completed

I loved this book. I’ve never really read any books about mermaids, but I was intrigued from the start. I love the sea and used to have saltwater fish tanks, so I felt right at home reading about this world and all the corals and fish present. The descriptions were amazing and breathtaking. I always thought it would be difficult for a human to experience a world of mermaids and merman, but the author puts Florence in this world with no discrepancies. Everything makes perfect sense and Cho weaves...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Kristin Hafling rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

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I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Ok, so I have to admit I was super hesitant going into this book only because mermaids are not really my thing and the one other book that I read about mermaids really disappointed me. But, Florence was absolutely amazing, this book completely redeemed mermaids with me and I loved this book from beginning to end.

Ciye Cho has an amazing ability to write with words that paint a picture in your head, the descriptions...more My Thoughts:

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Ok, so I have to admit I was super hesitant going into this book only because mermaids are not really my thing and the one other book that I read about mermaids really disappointed me. But, Florence was absolutely amazing, this book completely redeemed mermaids with me and I loved this book from beginning to end.

Ciye Cho has an amazing ability to write with words that paint a picture in your head, the descriptions of all of the characters and the world that Florence was in were beautiful and they flowed throughout the book giving it an almost whimsical feel in my opinion.

Florence was a great main character and I really became attached to her throughout the book. When we first meet Florence she is heading down to the beach for a field trip with her class and all she wants more than anything is to not be noticed by anyone, she is very shy and a complete loner. I really connected with her in this way, growing up I was painfully shy, I didn't like people's attention on me so, I could really understand what she was going through. Living on an island her class gets the awesome field trip of going to the beach and snorkeling and observing the animals in the ocean for their assignment. I kept thinking sign me up, if I had the opportunity to do that in high school I would have been so excited. As Florence is snorkeling through the water she sees a strange man with vicious looking teeth coming straight for her, this is when everything changes for her. After being knocked out and dragged to somewhere to the very bottom of the ocean, Florence is now a prisoner of the merman city of Niemel.

I loved reading about the Niemlans, they sounded so beautiful through Florence's eyes and I can only imagine what they look like! I actually really enjoyed the love triangle in this book because I didn't see the triangle coming. I could tell that Prince Kieran, was going to be her love interest because he was charming and seemed totally fascinated by her but, he takes a turn for the worse and who he was really surprised me. Now Prince Kieran's brother Prince Rolan was the one I was so surprised to see as a love interest to Florence only because he was so rude to her and really seemed to want her out of their world as soon as possible but, as the story progressed he grew on me and definitely came to be the one I was rooting for, to win her heart.

Overall, this book was a beautiful and descriptive read full of adventure mermaids and a story of finding out who you really are, it was so enjoyable. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys mermaids and even people that don't, it definitely changed my mind about mermaid reads. Check it out!

Happy Reading!
Kristin
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Jul 28, 2012 Mandy (I read Indie) Anderson rated it 3 of 5 stars

I am a huge fan of mermaids and mermen. So when I got asked to review Florence, I jumped at it. Unfortunately it started off a little shaky for me. At the beginning, Florence is talking about her classmates while on a school trip snorkeling. She calls the girls Nymphs. Now I knew that the book would be about merpeople and all, but when Florence called the girls that I wasn’t sure if she was actually referring to them as (water) Nymphs or if she was figuratively calling them that. And when she sa...more I am a huge fan of mermaids and mermen. So when I got asked to review Florence, I jumped at it. Unfortunately it started off a little shaky for me. At the beginning, Florence is talking about her classmates while on a school trip snorkeling. She calls the girls Nymphs. Now I knew that the book would be about merpeople and all, but when Florence called the girls that I wasn’t sure if she was actually referring to them as (water) Nymphs or if she was figuratively calling them that. And when she saw the merman who kidnapped her it was almost like she wasn't that scared of him. Do humans know about merpeople? Do you get what I am trying to relay here? I guess what I am saying is I wasn't sure if merpeople were a secret from humans at the beginning of the story. It wasn't until she woke up under the sea that I fully understood she really didn't know about them at all before this moment. So yeah, to say I was a little confused is an understatement.

And another thing is the story was kinda slow for the first half. The author is going on about different classmates of Florence, so much that I assume they will play a role somehow in the book. But they don’t. It just sorta ends there when she gets kidnapped. I am guessing some of it is used to give some background about our girl Florence, but actually it left me a little bewildered.

Once Florence is awakened, she starts getting acquainted with life under the ocean and the ways of Niemelan. But through the whole first half I never really connected with Florence. I guess because we only got snippets of her past, I felt I really didn’t know her. It wasn’t until the second half of the book that I actually start liking her. I guess you can say she just floated through most of the book before I took any interest to her as a character.

I enjoyed the other characters of the book though. Especially Rolan, even though he came off hardheaded and untouchable, I knew I would love him. Kiran was a sly one that I found liking at the end thanks to his actions. Although, it might have been one of those ‘a little too late’ moments.
I had to push through the first half before it finally got good for me in the second half….only to have it end too abruptly for my taste. It wasn’t really a cliff hanger per say, but it just ended. Not a lot of closure. So I am assuming this book will have a sequel since a lot was left unanswered.

I understand a lot of people rated this 4 stars or above, but for me it just didn’t click. So I can only rate it a good 3 stars. It wasn’t horrible; I was just confused a lot and couldn’t get a good reading flow going. Hopefully you will give it a go and you will enjoy it more than me.

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Jun 18, 2012 Shay rated it 4 of 5 stars

I guess this is the disclosure part again: I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. But I want to say that the author didn't solicit me to do this. I saw the beautiful book cover on two other blogs, noted they were e-ARC's and tracked the author down and asked for a copy.

The real standout thing in this book is the world building. A lot of recent mermaid books I've read really missed the opportunity to take us to another world. A world that's all the more magical becau...more I guess this is the disclosure part again: I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. But I want to say that the author didn't solicit me to do this. I saw the beautiful book cover on two other blogs, noted they were e-ARC's and tracked the author down and asked for a copy.

The real standout thing in this book is the world building. A lot of recent mermaid books I've read really missed the opportunity to take us to another world. A world that's all the more magical because it's not on another planet or in the land of the Fae, it's just under the sea. What I especially love is the gift the author has for description- the prose is both crisp and spare and yet creates one of the most vivid worlds I've read recently. I've read a lot of books recently in which the author seems to have worn out a thesaurus- synonyms piled onto synonyms piled onto adverbs onto $2 words. They ended up creating a big boring mess.

It really is a delightful trip we get to take with Florence as she explores Niemela. The author manages to convey the wonder and beauty she finds there to the reader. The one negative I felt about the book was the lack of tension in the first half of the book. The main driving force of the plot for the first half of the book seems to be that Florence wants to return to the surface- her world. And that just didn't create enough conflict, for me, to advance the plot. However, two things really make that a minor issue. First, it was great to play tourist with Florence and explore Niemela. The world-building was really that good. Second, the payoff at the end was great. The action that takes place at the end required a lot of set up. In a lot of books, the author just throws things in that make no sense and aren't consistent with what's happened earlier in the book. In Florence, the events in the second half of the book can be traced back to some clue the author left in the first half of the book. I don't want to spoil it, so I can't be more specific. Just know that eventually at the end the author does connect the dots.

Ratings, Recommendations, etc.
Overall Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Genre Rating: 4 flippers
I do recommend this book to anyone who likes mermaid books. What I also liked is that this book is basically "clean"- no sex, bad language. However, I do think that in order to give this book a fair chance, read it when you're in the mood for a descriptive book. It's like The Night Circus- if you read it when you're in the right mood/frame of mind for it, it's magical.(less)

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Jul 17, 2012 Angeline rated it 4 of 5 stars

The cover art on this book is trulyextraordinaryand I was impressed that Cho himself created the cover. Sadly, my art skills are limited to stick figures andplay dough. A mermaid book is a definite must for this summer season. When it comes to self-published books, I can get a little iffy. But, I'm glad I decided to give this book a try.

Florence is an unusual girl. She basically has no friends, family, or evenacquaintants (a real loner). As a character, I thought that for most of the book, she w...more The cover art on this book is truly extraordinary and I was impressed that Cho himself created the cover. Sadly, my art skills are limited to stick figures and play dough. A mermaid book is a definite must for this summer season. When it comes to self-published books, I can get a little iffy. But, I'm glad I decided to give this book a try.

Florence is an unusual girl. She basically has no friends, family, or even acquaintants (a real loner). As a character, I thought that for most of the book, she was absolutely clueless! None of the mystery about her is revealed. Again, I understand this is going to be a series, but I still wish the big mysteries around her would be resolved. By the end of the book, Florence started to grow on me with her courage and quirky traits (she's a photographer too!). But, the problem I had with Florence was that I didn't feel as though she was a teenager. Her mentality and actions felt more pre-teen or middle schooler than a semi-mature girl. In my opinion, her pre-teen vibe made me feel a little awkward in the intimate/lovey-dovey scenes at the end of the book. (view spoiler)

The brothers, Kiren and Rolan, are fantastic. (view spoiler) Rolan is seriously hot! I swooned a little when he started to warm up to Florence. Aaah the vision of half-naked guys in the morning. His character of tough-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside might not be original, but Cho pulled it off very well.The important thing was that Rolan and Kiren had depth to their character (what any good book should have).

The world of Niemela is crafted very expertly. Cho makes this underwater world seem realistic and his efforts shine through the pages. Most of the book is centered more around world building and the climax rather than Florence's romance. Although I wouldn't recommend searching some of the more "dark" sea creatures (my eyes are burned!!!). Florence's cute little companion is a dumbo octopus.

Looks like an underwater hamster/chick to me

The plot was very predictable, but the society Cho created was intriguing and thought-provoking.
Unlike us, in the world of Niemela everyone has a particular niche. I loved the fact that Cho makes you think—What happens when an individual doesn't have a place in the world?. What if the only occupations allowed are meant for survival? How should rations be divided among the masses?

Overall: This book is a perfect distraction for the summer days I can't wait for the next book. Hopefully, we learn more about Florence's identity and mysterious powers.(less)

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Jun 16, 2012 Victoria rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arcs-galleys, young-adult, fantasy

I’ve not yet read any mermaid or mermaid like stories. I’ve been a little leery of them because of the whole it’s in water so is the writer’s imagination good enough to pull off an underwater civilization. Thus, my trepidation is easily understood.

It’s beautiful. The world that is. The everyday world that is briefly engaged is, well, everyday. However the environment of the Neimelan described is beautifully created. It could very well exist on the bottom of the ocean somewhere secret from the re...more

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Oct 21, 2012 Cassi aka Snow White Haggard rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: galleys, read-in-2012

2.5/5 stars

As far as paranormal romances go, Florence is unobtrusive and unoffensive. But it feels just like same-old-same old to me.

Florence is your typical misunderstood loner. For years she's been "new girl" and nobody really knows or cares about her. She' invisible to her classmates. However, everything changes on a school field trip when she's kidnapped by mermaids.

The mermaids take her to be Prince Kiren's familiar, something that is not really explained, but never mind she's deemed inappr...more 2.5/5 stars

As far as paranormal romances go, Florence is unobtrusive and unoffensive. But it feels just like same-old-same old to me.

Florence is your typical misunderstood loner. For years she's been "new girl" and nobody really knows or cares about her. She' invisible to her classmates. However, everything changes on a school field trip when she's kidnapped by mermaids.

The mermaids take her to be Prince Kiren's familiar, something that is not really explained, but never mind she's deemed inappropriate. So I guess the whole reason for her abduction doesn't need a real explanation (except I'd really like one). After a short discussion about disposing of her, the young Princess Yolee begs to keep her as a friend. With only nominal objections, Florence is allowed to stay in Niemela.

Florence is a special human (haven't we all seen that before?). She can understand the merpeople's language and commune with animals. This is never explained or explored in the book. It's noted as an oddity. I kept expecting there to be some kind of big reveal but it never materialized. Florence just knows the language because otherwise the book couldn't exist.

This book is very slow to get to any kind of plot. The first half of the book is spent introducing us to the undersea world--the brightly colored mermaids, the Oceanarium where everything lives in harmony (which makes me wonder how the carnivore creatures survive) and everything is just sparkly, pretty and idealized.

When the book finally starts getting to the plot, rather than surprise you with twists the book switches point of views and blatantly shows you what's happening in the background. If the author had saved the twist, choosing to reveal it at a more dramatic moment it could've been interesting. But it was underwhelming.

The writing is actually not troubling. There were a few mistakes, and a few thesaurus-happy moments but overall it was pretty readable in that regard. The problem was the story itself, which was predictable and never really made me care.

Did I mention that this book all takes place in 6 days? Florence somehow becomes key to the undersea world, is accepted and eventually falls in love with a merman? For me that's hard to believe. However I feel like people who like most paranormals (despite their flaws) will enjoy this book well enough. The book reads quite young so I think the younger fans of paranormal will probably enjoy it.

I received a copy of this book from the author for review purposes.

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Aug 20, 2012 Soma "Insomnia Of Books" rated it 4 of 5 stars

Well, when I entered the giveaway for this book, I didn't know what to expect. Since the cover was incredible, don't you think so? Just look at the blend between the colors and how the face covers almost 3/4 of the cover. The cover is very unique, the girl is a resemblance of the main character and the cover is an illustration not a photograph. It's not just some girl with a fluffy dress and a tiara or some boy walking through a damaged pitch-black world, it's beautiful. The blurb is captivatin...more
Well, when I entered the giveaway for this book, I didn't know what to expect. Since the cover was incredible, don't you think so? Just look at the blend between the colors and how the face covers almost 3/4 of the cover. The cover is very unique, the girl is a resemblance of the main character and the cover is an illustration not a photograph. It's not just some girl with a fluffy dress and a tiara or some boy walking through a damaged pitch-black world, it's beautiful. The blurb is captivating but brief, so I couldn't help but start building HUGE expectations for this book.
Florence Waverly lives with her uncle, she's not an outsider but she's not popular either. Just your average normal girl. On a school trip, Florence dives down into the sea, trying to catch some moments with her camera. She wasn't prepared for some merman catching her and bringing her back to his world.
Thrust into Niemela, she is treated with hostility but at the same time, she becomes Yooli's (the princess of Niemela) friend and guest, and gets to know Yooli's two brothers: the cold, arrogant Prince Rolan and the caring, gorgeous king-to-be, Prince Kiren. In a world that she knows nothing about, Florence must learn many things about Niemela and about herself. But not everyone in Niemela are as honest as they seem, even the two charming Princes are each hiding something, something from the past, and something that will change the future.
What are the secrets of the two Princes? Will Florence ever be able to fit in? And who will she choose: Rolan or Kiren? Want to know? Why don't you read this breath-taking,, under-the-surface, romantic adventure, Florence...
I loved this book! Let me tell you why. First, the world building was brilliant. This book had one of the most developed world-building I have ever seen in a YA book. Every detail was taken care of, nothing was too superficial or shallow. Ciye Cho created a magical world but still spread his own touch on the novel. I spent days thinking about Niemela even after I finished the book, it was so magical and captivating.
Second, I loved the characters. Florence is very very easy to relate to, she reads books, takes photographs, she is so cool and put-together, I want to have a friend like her! Kiren was handsome, caring, and lovable even after what happened (I don't want to spoil anything) Rolan is very cold sometimes, but he has a reason and he holds Florence deep in his heart, I loved loved loved him! Yooli is a very good friend, she is very funny and adorable, a great company.
But yet still, none of the characters, not even one of them are one-dimensional, every one of them have their motives, reasons, and background stories. Ciye Cho is a great writer. I also loved how the characters develop through the book, how Florence changes from being an insecure teenager to a mature, strong young woman.
Although there are stories about mermaids and mermen, this book definitely stands out. This novel is original to the very core. Florence is magical and mesmerizing, I will surely be waiting for a sequel to this, but I am not sure if there is one. Please, please, let there be a sequel. If you want an enjoyable, heart-wrenching read that is different from anything you have read before, then read Florence, you won't regret it...(less)

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Jul 29, 2012 Tracy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012, ebooks

When I was approached by author Ciye Cho to read and review the first book in his new series...well, I was prepared for a wild ride. One thing I learned from Ciye's first series? He has one wicked imagination! You know what? I was pleasantly surprised by this new series. I found myself totally immersed in his world of Mermaids and Mermen. The world of Niemela and these characters were so easy to adore.

Florence was not only believable, but likable too. And one thing I loved is that we see her gr...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Jen at Reading Lark rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really wasn't sure what I'd make of this book; I'd thought for a while it would be cool to read about mermaids, but it could all go so wrong and turn into a Disney's Little Mermaid rip off. Happily, that didn't happen with Florence, and I was sucked into an exciting new world.

Florence is an outsider at school, and in life generally. Her father died when she was young, leaving her a burden to those who would sooner she wasn't there. She has virtually no friends and all in all, it isn't too muc...more I really wasn't sure what I'd make of this book; I'd thought for a while it would be cool to read about mermaids, but it could all go so wrong and turn into a Disney's Little Mermaid rip off. Happily, that didn't happen with Florence, and I was sucked into an exciting new world.

Florence is an outsider at school, and in life generally. Her father died when she was young, leaving her a burden to those who would sooner she wasn't there. She has virtually no friends and all in all, it isn't too much of a shame to her when she is kidnapped from a field trip to the beach by a merman. He takes her to Niemala; an underwater kingdom where mermaids and mermen of all different colors commune with nature and live a peaceable life. Florence is to become a familiar for the crown prince Kiren, much to the initial disgust of his brother, Rolan.

From the start I felt that Rolan was the more interesting of the brothers. His disdain was more intriguing than Kiren's flirtatious overtures to Florence. Both are described as being superior in looks and physique. Florence is captivated by Kiren though, and for some time she fails to notice his ulterior motives. All the while, she finds out more of Rolan in tiny snippets which frustrate her. Why is he so against her? Why does he save her from danger? Why did he reject the succession rights to the crown? At the same time, she makes friends with the sister of both Kiren and Rolan, Yolee. She is a delightful character - very innocent and trusting - and she helps Florence settle into life in Niemala. Florence discovers more about herself and her abilities under the sea while she tries to find a place to belong, and I did really enjoy reading those developments, at the same time as trying to figure out Kiren and Rolan.

The underwater kingdom was described in loving detail, and I feel sure that the author must be a keen diver as the descriptions were really outstanding... I could vividly picture the places and creatures. However, I needed a little more focus and direction from the plot in the first half to keep me keen... but as Kiren's motivations became clearer, the pace picked up and I found myself turning the pages with increasing speed. I thought the last quarter of the book was really gripping. I think there is definitely room for a follow up to the story, and I would be pleased to read that in the future. This is a mermaid tale which has legs!! (less)

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Jun 14, 2012 Aeicha rated it 5 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars

THREE WORDS: Enchanting, Lush, Mesmerizing

MY REVIEW: A few weeks ago I reviewed another mermaid book that was unfortunately a miss, so I was very happy to discover a mermaid story that is a great big hit! Ciye Cho’s Florence is a refreshing and captivating mermaid tale that had me enthralled from beginning to end.

After the death of her father, seventeen year old Florence Waverly doesn’t seem to fit in anywhere: not at school or even in her mother’s posh world. During a class field tr...more

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