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The Syrena Legacy #0.5
Legacy Lost
He is a mer-prince, she is the mermaid princess that his family orders him to marry so that their kingdoms unite. Grom dreads this arrangement, until he meets Nalia — both beautiful and smart, she's everything he ever wanted. But just when their connection grows deeper, tragedy strikes.
Legacy Lost is a prequel story to Anna Banks' debut novel, OF POSEIDON.
Legacy Lost is a prequel story to Anna Banks' debut novel, OF POSEIDON.
32 pages, ebook
First published May 22, 2012
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About the author
Anna Banks
31 books3,669 followersNew York Times Bestselling author of The Syrena Legacy series.
Grew up in a town called Niceville. No, seriously. And yes, everyone from Niceville is generally nice.
Let's see, things about me....My writer's cat is a mini wiener dog named Puckdoo. I can't walk in high heels, but I'm amazing at standing still in them. I'm the only person in Florida without a tan. I stole a car when I was 12 years old and drove across three state lines with it. Yeah. That's about it.
My books:
Of Poseidon
Of Triton
Of Neptune
Joyride
How To Lose A Bachelor
Degrees of Wrong (Pen name Anna Scarlett)
Nemesis (Coming soon!)
Grew up in a town called Niceville. No, seriously. And yes, everyone from Niceville is generally nice.
Let's see, things about me....My writer's cat is a mini wiener dog named Puckdoo. I can't walk in high heels, but I'm amazing at standing still in them. I'm the only person in Florida without a tan. I stole a car when I was 12 years old and drove across three state lines with it. Yeah. That's about it.
My books:
Of Poseidon
Of Triton
Of Neptune
Joyride
How To Lose A Bachelor
Degrees of Wrong (Pen name Anna Scarlett)
Nemesis (Coming soon!)
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July 18, 2018
MY FREAKING HEART GUYS.
It's broken.
Shattered.
Dead.
I did not expect that kind of ending at all. I thought Legacy Lost was going to be an okay but cute kind of novella that would lead up to this mind blowing-ly amazing ending that would make me want to dive into the next book as soon as possible. Well, it did blow my mind. IN A SAD FREAKING WAY.
Legacy Lost was about Nalia and Grom. Now they have an arranged marriage, which most children of royalty have. It starts off with neither of them wanted to marry the other but then all of a sudden something clicks. They feel this magically pull (aka LOVE) towards one another. However, before anything can really be set in stone with each other - tragedy strikes in the most shocking way.
Well, if you read it before then you would know it's not really shocking but more like a wrong place and the really wrong time kind of moment. I'm not going to spoil anything about what happened. Just know that it made me sad.
I'm one hundred percent shook right now.
It's broken.
Shattered.
Dead.
I did not expect that kind of ending at all. I thought Legacy Lost was going to be an okay but cute kind of novella that would lead up to this mind blowing-ly amazing ending that would make me want to dive into the next book as soon as possible. Well, it did blow my mind. IN A SAD FREAKING WAY.
Legacy Lost was about Nalia and Grom. Now they have an arranged marriage, which most children of royalty have. It starts off with neither of them wanted to marry the other but then all of a sudden something clicks. They feel this magically pull (aka LOVE) towards one another. However, before anything can really be set in stone with each other - tragedy strikes in the most shocking way.
Well, if you read it before then you would know it's not really shocking but more like a wrong place and the really wrong time kind of moment. I'm not going to spoil anything about what happened. Just know that it made me sad.
I'm one hundred percent shook right now.
August 9, 2016
2 Stars
I'll admit, Grom and Nalia's story was intricate; it had tension filled moments but also incredibly cute ones as well. However, my main problem with this story is how rushed it felt. Granted, it is a novella but that just means unnecessary details need to be cut and the climax needs to have an obvious, but not choppy, path. In Legacy Lost, the characters (especially Grom) change too much and too quickly for it to seem realistic. From hating Nalia in the beginning of the book, Grom does a 180 just because she had become pretty and for all of Nalia's insistence that Grom had misjudged her when they first met, she was still pretty bitchy even after Grom softens.
I read Of Poseidon before (as I normally do with books with prequels and novellas) and the Nalia of this book is nothing like the Nalia that Grom and Galen recount to Emma. I don't recall her ever being so hot headed in of Poseidon and while this wouldn't really be a problem normally, (I can stand a character who wants everything to go his or her way) she has these moments where she is sweet and loving but only when she feels like. This above all made her seem extremely selfish which is why I disliked her so much.
Besides the strange characterizations, the ending of this story was disappointing as well. Again, I don't remember Grom and Nalia's relationship being described as short as it was in this book and though I was expecting the scene and its aftermath, it also felt short and glossed over. And then in the aftermath where Nalia's father rages at the Triton family, I didn't feel passionate towards any side; I only felt mild annoyance at everyone there for not being more rational. I suppose that this could be attributed to the fact that they had just been struck by a tragedy, but still common sense people please.
Overall, while the premise of this story and all of its major points kept me interested, I was unimpressed by the pacing and portrayal of events in this novella. Furthermore, I was expecting more funnies like in Of Poseidon but alas, this book was just aggravating in general.
I'll admit, Grom and Nalia's story was intricate; it had tension filled moments but also incredibly cute ones as well. However, my main problem with this story is how rushed it felt. Granted, it is a novella but that just means unnecessary details need to be cut and the climax needs to have an obvious, but not choppy, path. In Legacy Lost, the characters (especially Grom) change too much and too quickly for it to seem realistic. From hating Nalia in the beginning of the book, Grom does a 180 just because she had become pretty and for all of Nalia's insistence that Grom had misjudged her when they first met, she was still pretty bitchy even after Grom softens.
I read Of Poseidon before (as I normally do with books with prequels and novellas) and the Nalia of this book is nothing like the Nalia that Grom and Galen recount to Emma. I don't recall her ever being so hot headed in of Poseidon and while this wouldn't really be a problem normally, (I can stand a character who wants everything to go his or her way) she has these moments where she is sweet and loving but only when she feels like. This above all made her seem extremely selfish which is why I disliked her so much.
Besides the strange characterizations, the ending of this story was disappointing as well. Again, I don't remember Grom and Nalia's relationship being described as short as it was in this book and though I was expecting the scene and its aftermath, it also felt short and glossed over. And then in the aftermath where Nalia's father rages at the Triton family, I didn't feel passionate towards any side; I only felt mild annoyance at everyone there for not being more rational. I suppose that this could be attributed to the fact that they had just been struck by a tragedy, but still common sense people please.
Overall, while the premise of this story and all of its major points kept me interested, I was unimpressed by the pacing and portrayal of events in this novella. Furthermore, I was expecting more funnies like in Of Poseidon but alas, this book was just aggravating in general.
February 22, 2017
This novella was an amazing extra. When meeting Grom in 'of Poseidon' I was intrigued and wanted to know more about him and Nalia's story and even though it's just a short novella, it's so well developed. The author gives this short story so much dept and feelings and it makes my read of 'Of Triton' (which I'm currently reading) so much more intense and emotional! So I can really recommend reading this novelle at least before you start reading 'of Triton' so you get the full reading experience <3
June 11, 2012
This can be read for free here.
This prequel covers the story of Grom and Nalia, third generation, first borns of their respected kingdoms. They are to be mated to keep the gifts of the generals available to their race. They start out disliking each other, but it quickly changes to love.
I know this was a prequel and meant to be short before of it, but it almost seemed a little too short. Their interactions were small and shallow. I really wasnt fond of either one of them. Grom is pigheaded and shallow and Nalia is stubborn and seems like a spoiled brat. Their relationship being more than attraction was pretty unbelievable to me. Their entire love affair feels like it was dependant on "the pull", the myth that two Syrena could feel drawn to each other as a way to make more powerful offspring.
I still couldnt help but rate it high. The purpose of a prequel is to make you want to read the main story and this one did just that. It opens up questions and makes you wonder how things are going to play out. I, once again, read the prequel after the first book and it only opened up more questions than anything. So while it felt shallow and unbelivable, it served its purpose wonderfully.
This prequel covers the story of Grom and Nalia, third generation, first borns of their respected kingdoms. They are to be mated to keep the gifts of the generals available to their race. They start out disliking each other, but it quickly changes to love.
I know this was a prequel and meant to be short before of it, but it almost seemed a little too short. Their interactions were small and shallow. I really wasnt fond of either one of them. Grom is pigheaded and shallow and Nalia is stubborn and seems like a spoiled brat. Their relationship being more than attraction was pretty unbelievable to me. Their entire love affair feels like it was dependant on "the pull", the myth that two Syrena could feel drawn to each other as a way to make more powerful offspring.
I still couldnt help but rate it high. The purpose of a prequel is to make you want to read the main story and this one did just that. It opens up questions and makes you wonder how things are going to play out. I, once again, read the prequel after the first book and it only opened up more questions than anything. So while it felt shallow and unbelivable, it served its purpose wonderfully.
January 8, 2020
#17 of 2020
4 "This is SO tragically beautiful" stars.
Another prequel to the Syrena Legacy series.
I am ready to start with nr. 1 now.
4 "This is SO tragically beautiful" stars.
Another prequel to the Syrena Legacy series.
I am ready to start with nr. 1 now.
January 2, 2015
Read for free here - http://www.tor.com/stories/2012/05/le...
I didn't like this story at first, but as it got going it got really good!
Grom and Nalia were actually pretty sweet together, even though they didn't like each other to start with, and I really wanted them to be happy. That was never going to be the case though, and the way their story ended was really sad! Poor Grom and Nalia!
7.5 out of 10
I didn't like this story at first, but as it got going it got really good!
Grom and Nalia were actually pretty sweet together, even though they didn't like each other to start with, and I really wanted them to be happy. That was never going to be the case though, and the way their story ended was really sad! Poor Grom and Nalia!
7.5 out of 10
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May 6, 2012SOOO EXCITED!! NEED NOW!
October 27, 2013
This little novella was OK, considering I didn't expect too much from it. It managed to entertain me even though it had all of the from-hate-to-insta-love-in-secs-bc-she-turned-boootiful-over-the-years, the MC annoyed me quite a bit (I just wanted to hit his stupid little mouth so many times), it was incredibly cheesy and the ending was melodramatic, à la a certain other tragic love story .
This (and all the other short stories I read from the Fierce Reads Anthology) helped me catch on my Reading Challenge (thus the adding and reviewing separately) and to be honest, Legacy Lost wasn't the worst short story, so I ain't complaining much, considering it managed to entertain me.
Will I read Of Poseidon? We'll see. It looks like the two love birds from Legacy Lost won't be the main characters in that one, so I might think about reading it. Because if I'm honest, this little novella made me want to read more mermaid books.
This (and all the other short stories I read from the Fierce Reads Anthology) helped me catch on my Reading Challenge (thus the adding and reviewing separately) and to be honest, Legacy Lost wasn't the worst short story, so I ain't complaining much, considering it managed to entertain me.
Will I read Of Poseidon? We'll see. It looks like the two love birds from Legacy Lost won't be the main characters in that one, so I might think about reading it. Because if I'm honest, this little novella made me want to read more mermaid books.
December 21, 2018
.4.) The Stranger ★★★
January 15, 2019
OMG, descargue este libro super cortito pensando que era autoconclusivo y ahora resulta que que es parte de una trilogía.
Debo hablar de la portada: Es Hermosa. Ademas, me gusto bastante la pluma de la autora, que engancha muchísimo. Y ese final fue triste pero creo que si me leo la trilogía, entenderé el porque de las cosas.
Otra cosa muy graciosa es que el día siguiente fui a ver Aquaman y yo me sentí tan "aclimatada" (o en mi elemento) que probablemente pronto le de una oportunidad a esa trilogía.
Debo hablar de la portada: Es Hermosa. Ademas, me gusto bastante la pluma de la autora, que engancha muchísimo. Y ese final fue triste pero creo que si me leo la trilogía, entenderé el porque de las cosas.
Otra cosa muy graciosa es que el día siguiente fui a ver Aquaman y yo me sentí tan "aclimatada" (o en mi elemento) que probablemente pronto le de una oportunidad a esa trilogía.
October 6, 2014
This story is funny, and romantic, and has just a taste of political intrigue. It adds a few new ideas about what merpeople and their society might be like, but it is mainly a story of two (mer)people and how they struggle with freedom versus responsibility. However, having seen reviews of the main novel, Of Poseidon, I see that the character development does not get any better in a longer story, and the little twinges of sexism in this story only get worse in the subsequent book, which is a shame. Also, I did not like the ending at all, so there is that.
May 27, 2012
You can read the prequel, Legacy Lost by Anna Banks, here.
April 20, 2015
Review coming soon!
February 7, 2017
Cortito, demasiado rápido. Y demasiado superficial para lo que esperaba que fuese.
Pero me gustó la mamá de Grom.
Pero me gustó la mamá de Grom.
July 3, 2021
I may actually like Grom aand Nalia more than our main couple, I guess it has something to do with their bickering. If I read it before I start reading Syrena legacy I maybe can be more sympathize with Grom and Nalia.
July 15, 2020
do i... like grom and nalia... more than galen and emma??
March 3, 2019
A nice short read that gives some background on Grom and Nalia. It’s nice to have a back story on the two of them and see how they were together before she “died”.
Definitely worth the read but it is short and doesn’t go into a lot of detail on their relationship.
Definitely worth the read but it is short and doesn’t go into a lot of detail on their relationship.
June 26, 2016
This novella is the story of how Grom and Nalia fell in love, despite being forced to mate because of their position as third-generation firstborn Royals of their respective houses, the tragic accident and the ruse between the kingdoms,. I liked it, despite being in Grom's POV (I'm not sure I like Grom very much). Nalia's is a fun, smart and free-spirited character and she doesn't appreciate the restrictions she'll be under after her marriage, and that's one of the things that furthers the tragedy that happens at the end (although, if you've read the first novel, of Poseidon, you kind of know that not everything is what it seems). At first, they hate each other over some misunderstanding that happened when they were children, but that is quickly settled, especially since they both feel the 'pull' towards each other. Nalia questions the pull, calling it a mindless attraction, an animal instinct that binds them together even if under normal circunstancies they wouldn't tolerate each other, but apparently both their feelings for each other are real - let's see if that remains true for Nalie after Of Triton.
I think Grom is an idiot. He is kind of controlling over her and wants her to submit to him, which does not go well with her free-spirited personality. I'm betting that, and the reason they fought at the end of the book, is one of the reasons why Nalia did what she did. I think that, once free of the pull, she found out that she was not really that much in love with Grom after all. In the novel, they say the pull goes both ways, but I doubt that. I think it can very well be one-sided. But let's see about that after the second novel. Anyway, a nice novella, that sheds some lights over the events that led to Of Poseidon.
I think Grom is an idiot. He is kind of controlling over her and wants her to submit to him, which does not go well with her free-spirited personality. I'm betting that, and the reason they fought at the end of the book, is one of the reasons why Nalia did what she did. I think that, once free of the pull, she found out that she was not really that much in love with Grom after all. In the novel, they say the pull goes both ways, but I doubt that. I think it can very well be one-sided. But let's see about that after the second novel. Anyway, a nice novella, that sheds some lights over the events that led to Of Poseidon.
June 10, 2012
Legacy Lost is book #0.5 in the Of Poseidon series. It's basically the background between Grom and Nalia and everything that happened before Of Poseidon. I kinda wonder though, was Galen and Rayna around during this time? They weren't mentioned at all though, so maybe not?
I don't know what I was expecting from Legacy Lost, I just know I had to have more of the Of Poseidon world. In Of Poseidon, we don't really spend too much time in the kingdoms or underwater much and in Legacy Lost we're never on land. Like, ever. Being underwater and seeing the kingdom from Grom's point of view was interesting since we got to see more of the kingdom and we got to know more about how the kingdoms work.
I wasn't expecting the Nalia we saw in Legacy Lost when you put into consideration the way Grom spoke of her in the previous book. Nalia was adventurous, dangerous, hardheaded and she did risky things. She secretly loved the land and had a part in Grom's mothers business. The closer it got to Grom and Nalia's mating ceremony the more I was convinced that Grom didn't really know Nalia, at all.
If you've read Of Poseidon, then you know how this story ends. But it still doesn't make sense as to how Of Poseidon ends. I guess in reading Legacy Lost I was looking for an answer. But I didn't get one lol. I guess we'll just have to wait for Of Triton for that one...
I don't know what I was expecting from Legacy Lost, I just know I had to have more of the Of Poseidon world. In Of Poseidon, we don't really spend too much time in the kingdoms or underwater much and in Legacy Lost we're never on land. Like, ever. Being underwater and seeing the kingdom from Grom's point of view was interesting since we got to see more of the kingdom and we got to know more about how the kingdoms work.
I wasn't expecting the Nalia we saw in Legacy Lost when you put into consideration the way Grom spoke of her in the previous book. Nalia was adventurous, dangerous, hardheaded and she did risky things. She secretly loved the land and had a part in Grom's mothers business. The closer it got to Grom and Nalia's mating ceremony the more I was convinced that Grom didn't really know Nalia, at all.
If you've read Of Poseidon, then you know how this story ends. But it still doesn't make sense as to how Of Poseidon ends. I guess in reading Legacy Lost I was looking for an answer. But I didn't get one lol. I guess we'll just have to wait for Of Triton for that one...
March 11, 2016
Personal response
I though at the start of this book Grom was not a nice Syena. He was full of himself, and did not give Naila a fair chance. He did learn his lesson, but he learned it to late. I though this was a good book, and I want to read the rest of her books.
Plot
Grom is talking about his life and how he doesn’t want things to go a certain way, but he knows that it will have to be. The Poseidon princess is Nalia. Grom can’t even see it being possible for him to love the ugly princess. He knows there is a gift that comes with the princess,but he still can’t in his mind be with the ugly princess. Grom had made a session, he was going to pretend to love Naila, and they would willing mate. He wants to try and hurt her like she hurt him when they were younger. He starts being kind to her, and they go to the caves together. Her father gets mad at Grom when his daughter dies. He takes away Grom’s family legacy.
Characterization
Grom
He is a third generation Triton, and he did not want to mate with the Poseidon princess. Grom had made a choice to try and pretend to love Naile, and hurt her like she did to him years ago. Grom learned to not take advantage of others.
Recommendation
I would recommend this book to those how have enjoyed the Syena Legacy. This story goes along with that series. If anyone who read those books I think would enjoy this book. This is a good read.
I though at the start of this book Grom was not a nice Syena. He was full of himself, and did not give Naila a fair chance. He did learn his lesson, but he learned it to late. I though this was a good book, and I want to read the rest of her books.
Plot
Grom is talking about his life and how he doesn’t want things to go a certain way, but he knows that it will have to be. The Poseidon princess is Nalia. Grom can’t even see it being possible for him to love the ugly princess. He knows there is a gift that comes with the princess,but he still can’t in his mind be with the ugly princess. Grom had made a session, he was going to pretend to love Naila, and they would willing mate. He wants to try and hurt her like she hurt him when they were younger. He starts being kind to her, and they go to the caves together. Her father gets mad at Grom when his daughter dies. He takes away Grom’s family legacy.
Characterization
Grom
He is a third generation Triton, and he did not want to mate with the Poseidon princess. Grom had made a choice to try and pretend to love Naile, and hurt her like she did to him years ago. Grom learned to not take advantage of others.
Recommendation
I would recommend this book to those how have enjoyed the Syena Legacy. This story goes along with that series. If anyone who read those books I think would enjoy this book. This is a good read.
February 8, 2014
Even so, Grom can’t help but think the Syrena lost more than both of them. [...] But also a hope, one passed down from generation to generation. A hope for a prosperous future. A hope for protection from the humans once they inevitably invade every part of the ocean.
3.5 Stars at least.
I had been debating on reading the series, The Syrena Legacy, until I read this prequel. Although it's short, like really short, which kind of downplays the interactions between Grom and Nalia severely, it does possess potential. Also I think it might have been more powerful if more care was taken with the length and wording perhaps. I too, felt the 'pull' of this series, unfortunately it fell short.
Other than that, I liked it enough to pick up the next book, although I'm a bit cautious about it stillthis is mostly because of the reviews that the series has gartered that leaves me apprehensive to read onwards.
love all the covers for this series though
It's a shame though, considering the last several sentences of this haunts me, luring me like a siren's song to read more, even though I honestly don't know if I can. Totally conflicting. Might read it if I get the chance to borrow it from somewhere though. I only give this the benefit of the doubt because the idea of a lost legacy fascinates me deeply.
3.5 Stars at least.
I had been debating on reading the series, The Syrena Legacy, until I read this prequel. Although it's short, like really short, which kind of downplays the interactions between Grom and Nalia severely, it does possess potential. Also I think it might have been more powerful if more care was taken with the length and wording perhaps. I too, felt the 'pull' of this series, unfortunately it fell short.
Other than that, I liked it enough to pick up the next book, although I'm a bit cautious about it still
It's a shame though, considering the last several sentences of this haunts me, luring me like a siren's song to read more, even though I honestly don't know if I can. Totally conflicting. Might read it if I get the chance to borrow it from somewhere though. I only give this the benefit of the doubt because the idea of a lost legacy fascinates me deeply.
January 8, 2013
As a prequel, Legacy Lost did good in opening the way for the main story. Or, as in my case, creating a deeper understanding of events from the main book.
While reading Of Poseidon, I had wondered about Grom and Nalia. What had happened? Legacy Lost answers that question. I found Grom to be a bit shallow, due to his sudden change of heart towards Nalia ("Oh wow, she is beautiful now! I want her as a mate.") So, as you can imagine, I was surprised when I found myself quite endeared to him by the end. The way he tried to redeem himself for his past actions melted my heart a bit. Nalia seemed overly independent to the point where it made her mean and frankly, stupid (putting herself at risk like that). Yet, I also found myself warming up to her. Since the story was so short, the character development in general wasn't the greatest but it was still sweet to see their relationship grow.
Then bam! The ending that I knew was coming came... and it hit hard. I felt devastated for Grom and now I am left with a lot of questions.
Overall, I would recommend Legacy Lost especially to those who have previously read Of Poseidon. It gives you a background on the tragic love story of Grom and Nalia as well it explains how the political unrest came to be.
While reading Of Poseidon, I had wondered about Grom and Nalia. What had happened? Legacy Lost answers that question. I found Grom to be a bit shallow, due to his sudden change of heart towards Nalia ("Oh wow, she is beautiful now! I want her as a mate.") So, as you can imagine, I was surprised when I found myself quite endeared to him by the end. The way he tried to redeem himself for his past actions melted my heart a bit. Nalia seemed overly independent to the point where it made her mean and frankly, stupid (putting herself at risk like that). Yet, I also found myself warming up to her. Since the story was so short, the character development in general wasn't the greatest but it was still sweet to see their relationship grow.
Then bam! The ending that I knew was coming came... and it hit hard. I felt devastated for Grom and now I am left with a lot of questions.
Overall, I would recommend Legacy Lost especially to those who have previously read Of Poseidon. It gives you a background on the tragic love story of Grom and Nalia as well it explains how the political unrest came to be.
June 2, 2012
Score: 2.5 star
I want to give it that final .5 and round it up to three, but the truth is that I really didn't like this story. Grom is a shallow jackass, Nalia a silly girl and there was no believable emotional connection between the two, and, since the whole weight of the story rests on that connection, that's why it failed for me. I've had an Arc of Of Poseidon for months and, to be honest, I wasn't that interested in reading it. Strangely enough, I want to read it now because I have a theory about this short story and I want to see if it's true in the novel. So I guess that, after all, this short story fulfilled its purpose and that was to get me to read the novel.
I want to give it that final .5 and round it up to three, but the truth is that I really didn't like this story. Grom is a shallow jackass, Nalia a silly girl and there was no believable emotional connection between the two, and, since the whole weight of the story rests on that connection, that's why it failed for me. I've had an Arc of Of Poseidon for months and, to be honest, I wasn't that interested in reading it. Strangely enough, I want to read it now because I have a theory about this short story and I want to see if it's true in the novel. So I guess that, after all, this short story fulfilled its purpose and that was to get me to read the novel.
December 8, 2014
The story of Grom & Nalia.
I felt like Grom's feelings towards Nalia flipped pretty drastically from hate to love. I wasn't fully convinced on their love story at first.
I found Grom a bit annoying but liked Nalia. I also liked her friend Freya and how she had to answer every one of Grom's questions because he's a royal.
Eventually they fell in love and this was my favorite quote "I don't believe in the pull... besides that I think the pull would pale in comparison to the way I feel about you" .
I definitely did feel bad for Grom at the end so I'm even more excited to read Of Triton now that we know Nalia is alive.
I felt like Grom's feelings towards Nalia flipped pretty drastically from hate to love. I wasn't fully convinced on their love story at first.
I found Grom a bit annoying but liked Nalia. I also liked her friend Freya and how she had to answer every one of Grom's questions because he's a royal.
Eventually they fell in love and this was my favorite quote "I don't believe in the pull... besides that I think the pull would pale in comparison to the way I feel about you" .
I definitely did feel bad for Grom at the end so I'm even more excited to read Of Triton now that we know Nalia is alive.
August 4, 2015
This was a very good novella. I learned a lot about Nalia aka Emma's mom. I can't believe she faked her death. It's so crazy. The fact that she felt the pull to Grom means she knew she was destined to be with him, but she avoided it not caring about how it would affect others. I wonder how this will play out in Of Triton now.
Will Emma have to pay for her mother's mistakes? Will her mother end up being with Grom after all? Will the Syrena's be accepting of Nalia or even Emma. Definitely a great novella.
Will Emma have to pay for her mother's mistakes? Will her mother end up being with Grom after all? Will the Syrena's be accepting of Nalia or even Emma. Definitely a great novella.
January 6, 2017
I started reading this novella, because I intend to read the series and I like to read my books in chronological order. I was very sad and heartbroken at the ending, but still intrigued at what the full length books in the series will be about. I love mermaids though, so I'm hoping I love the series as well.
October 20, 2014
Quick read. It's a prequel novella, so a back story read and wish I had read the first book or series first. That being said the series has decent reviews... will give it a whirl and review when I get the actual series.
August 2, 2015
Cute little story. Sad ending.
Still kinda mad that Grom only started liking her because of her looks. I don't know that just made me mad and upset. But since I read the first book I think it's more then that
Still kinda mad that Grom only started liking her because of her looks. I don't know that just made me mad and upset. But since I read the first book I think it's more then that
June 6, 2012
wah and now i badly wanted to know why the hell nalia left..O>O the wait is definitely slowly agonizingly killing me ><
February 9, 2014
This lovely short read tells the story of Grom and Nalia. It was interesting to read into Grom's perspective, and his reactions to Nalia wanting to get closer to the humans.
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