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The Last Mermaid
by
Shana Abe (Goodreads Author)
Shana Abé has entranced countless readers with her passion-filled novels of adventure, intrigue, and romance. Now the author of The Secret Swan delivers a gift from the sea: three hauntingly beautiful tales connected by a legend, a locket, and a love beyond time.
531 a.d.: The tiny island of Kell is said to be enchanted, inhabited by an extraordinary creature who comforts...more
531 a.d.: The tiny island of Kell is said to be enchanted, inhabited by an extraordinary creature who comforts...more
Paperback, 592 pages
Published
June 1st 2004
by Bantam
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I thought this was a wonderfully fun, sexy tale that went through three generations of mer people. I couldn't put it down. Abe tells a great story.
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Wow, there's 5 hours of my life I'll never get back. This book was stupid. Frankly I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I read it....my kids bought it for me on my kindle (thanks guys) by pushing random buttons....so I read it. The whole thing. It's a romance and it's dumb. Maybe if you're into that kind of stuff you'd like it.
It has 3 sections that are separate stories I think they are supposed to tie together somehow but they didn't quite make it. The middle story was the only one that held...more
It has 3 sections that are separate stories I think they are supposed to tie together somehow but they didn't quite make it. The middle story was the only one that held...more
Although I had not been impressed with Shana Abe's Drakon series, I gave this book a chance, mostly just because of the title and my love for all things mermaid. I was not disappointed. Abe's lovely descriptive writing sucked me in right away. This book is actually a collection of 4 stories based around the same myth/island. I enjoyed the first 3 stories. The last one was a bit... reaching. I think the writer just wanted to go through all the era's from past to present. But I still enjoyed the r...more
Feb 20, 2012
Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who loves a love story
Shelves:
could-not-put-it-down-books
I have had this book sitting here for awhile because the concept of mermaids did not really appeal to me. I bought it because I love many of Shana Abe's books. I loved it! It was a fast read or I made it that way. It's a true paranormal romance, not true fantasy as I think of fantasy as having a pretend world and this one takes place off the shores of Scotland. I didn't read the synopsis on the back of the book and thus didn't realize this was going to be three tales...connected by a legend, a l...more
3 Stars...
Goodness where to start?!...It really bothers me when I'm so torn on how to rate a book...Most of the time it's a clear cut rating but every once in a while one throws me for a loop.
This one did.
"The Last Mermaid" is a love story of souls that span the distance of time; from A.D. 531-2004. Both man and mermaid have to remember (without knowing to remember) and "get it right". This is a tricky one to read ladies...there will be NO skimming in this one... If you do, go ahead and expect...more
Goodness where to start?!...It really bothers me when I'm so torn on how to rate a book...Most of the time it's a clear cut rating but every once in a while one throws me for a loop.
This one did.
"The Last Mermaid" is a love story of souls that span the distance of time; from A.D. 531-2004. Both man and mermaid have to remember (without knowing to remember) and "get it right". This is a tricky one to read ladies...there will be NO skimming in this one... If you do, go ahead and expect...more
The Last Mermaid is aeries of short stories telling the story of a mermaid who fell in love with a mortal man and their descendants. Each of the stories selected tell the story of the mermaid and mate as a reincarnation in another life. Each lifetime the two learned how to love each other unconditionally.
As always, I love her characters. I enjoyed the book but I would have loved to spend more time with each couple rather than reading multiple short stories.
As always, I love her characters. I enjoyed the book but I would have loved to spend more time with each couple rather than reading multiple short stories.
The three stories are linked together, and you need to read the first one just to get the gist of the overall myth, however the second story was the only one really worth reading. Far more interesting characters and plot. Don't bother reading the last story.
I gave the overall book 3 stars due to the middle story. Otherwise, the rating would be: story 1 = 2 stars, second story = 4 stars, third story = 1 star.
I gave the overall book 3 stars due to the middle story. Otherwise, the rating would be: story 1 = 2 stars, second story = 4 stars, third story = 1 star.
This was a really lovely book. The language sings, and it was only in the third segment of the book that I started feeling the Soap Opera quality come through, mostly a result of how the female character was written.
I won't be keeping it to re-read, but I'm really happy to have read it. I'll be happy to pass it along to my friends. :)
I won't be keeping it to re-read, but I'm really happy to have read it. I'll be happy to pass it along to my friends. :)
I've been disillusioned about romance novels for quite a while now -- can't seem to find a good one to read. And several people have recommended Shana Abe's stuff. This one was pretty good, but not really my style, I guess. It's very fantasy-ish and lyrical, sometimes to the point that I didn't really get what was going on. It wasn't very grounded in reality -- and it wasn't supposed to be, I suppose. It's three interlinked stories based on an ancient myth, so I guess it makes sense that it was...more
Though I've had it on my currently-reading shelf for over a year, I haven't found time to update Goodreads, much less finish this book. And I want to finish it! Ms. Abé has a gorgeous way with words that is mellifluous, flowing like a melody, like a mermaid, evoking an ambience of beauty and harmony - the stuff of a good fairy tale.
The book is composed of three fairy tales, set in different times in history, about the same place. These are tales of adventure and suspense, love and loss, written...more
The book is composed of three fairy tales, set in different times in history, about the same place. These are tales of adventure and suspense, love and loss, written...more
I was pleasantly surprised with this book! I was sort of thinking it might be light on the story and heavy on the bodice ripping, but it was the opposite! I really enjoyed all the stories of the sirens of Kell but I think story #2 was my favorite. The writing was very magical and really brought me into the story.
I read this when I was pretty young, and then a few months ago listened to it on audio CDs. I liked the first story best, but thought these were beautiful well-written stories with fabulous imagery. I love a good creative story with magic to it!
this was super slow and yet too fast. I really don't like short stories, how can people fall in love in a few hours or 2 days? The writing was very pretty and some of the descriptions were magical, but I reeeeally didn't care about the story.
Duh. He was a descendant of the siren but she was the mermaid? I don't know why I do this to myself. But it's not like I'll stop. Trash novels have a certain appeal, even though they're... well, trash.
A collection of short stories about the Siren of Kell. Interesting 'through the ages' set up. Lyrical writing. I found the end a tad less than satisfactory, but it didn't ruin the story for me.
Incredible book. I absolutely loved it. I read it years ago for the first time and I could read it over and over again. Fantastic detail, story line, and unique characters. An amazing book.
As I read the different stories, I found the connection and links from one story to the other very enchanting... Leaving me wanting to read more about other Sirens who have existed.
The first story is the best. It was really good. The others kind of petered off. I think they should have been developed as full length novels in their own right. Short stories didn't give her enough time to do them justice.
A Christmas gift from my brother, because I like mermaids.
The book is as fluffy as the general topic suggests. Good summer beach reading for when you don't want to think.
The book is as fluffy as the general topic suggests. Good summer beach reading for when you don't want to think.
Apr 07, 2008
Kassandra
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people into mermaid sex, fishermen, weeki wachee natives
Recommended to Kassandra by:
amazom reviewers
Eeegads, where to begin? I got this book because I was interested in learning more about mermaid literature for a project I'm working on. There really isn't that much mermaid fiction out there to be had. Now I see why. This is a book about the legend of the Siren of Kell and basically has three stories about mermaids or mermen on an island called Kell who fall in love with humans, bring them to the island, and have sex with them. I guess it's a "romance" book and maybe folks who enjoy that genre...more
Lots of florid writing and abuse of adjectives sadly don't make up for lack of research and compelling writing. Classic bodice ripper stuff with mermaids and Scots. Lower the bar... a bit lower... there, that's it... and you might enjoy it for what it is :)
C'est franchement pas bon du tout :-(((((
je comprend pas dans quoi l'auteur s'est perdue mais de toute évidence elle a jamais retrouvé son chemin.
je comprend pas dans quoi l'auteur s'est perdue mais de toute évidence elle a jamais retrouvé son chemin.
Within a few pages of starting this book was the first sex scene, and as I rolled my eyes, I said to myself, "It's going to be one of *those* books..." You know the ones? The poorly written romance novels, more badly written sex scenes than actual plot... But surprisingly, this one had a good story!
The library site had said it was 3 short mermaid stories in one book, but although it did tell three different tales, they were woven together as the tale of two lovers who lost each other and re-foun...more
The library site had said it was 3 short mermaid stories in one book, but although it did tell three different tales, they were woven together as the tale of two lovers who lost each other and re-foun...more
This book was one of those reads where I didn't mind reading multiple books at the same time. The stories were slow and somewhat enjoyable. I did struggle to read at times, overall it was OK. I wouldn't recommend this to people because it lacked depth...but had enough to not be an adult romance.
Not my favorite Abe book, but it was interesting. I enjoyed both the Drakon series and The Secret Swan much more.
Very good book. I like how the author ties the past to the present. Very fantasy filling and great love story.
Three stories of one idea, but all done differently. Pretty good read for not knowing what to expect.
The first story was too typical for me, but the second caught me off guard and the last finished strong.
I only started this book, but couldn't really get into it. I think it is not my kind of story.
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Shana Abé was born in Texas. She spent much of her childhood living in Colorado, with a brief stint in Mexico as a foreign exchange student, and, at age seventeen, lived in Japan as a model. Throughout her childhood, Abé wrote, completing what she calls "The Silliest Romance Novel Ever" during her free time during modeling shoots. Her writing focused on romance, as those were the types of books th...more
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I keep thinking about buying and reading this book. I have even had it in my hand and then change my mind about it at the last minute...can I...more
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