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Emerge

(Mer Chronicles #1)

Tobie Easton (Goodreads Author)

3.83 · Rating details · 694 ratings · 170 reviews

Lia Nautilus may be a Mermaid, but she’s never lived in the ocean. Ever since the infamous Little Mermaid unleashed a curse that stripped Mer of their immortality, war has ravaged the Seven Seas.

So Lia has grown up in a secret community of land-dwelling Mer hidden among Malibu’s seaside mansions. Her biggest problems are surviving P.E. and keeping her feelings for Clay Er ...more

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Nov 23, 2015 Wendy Higgins added it

This is a tale of the modern descendants of The Little Mermaid from Hans Christian Andersen's version. It's the most fun I've had reading in a long time. There were several times when I was out-loud giggling like crazy. It's got romance, adventure, and fantastical lore. I definitely recommend this one. ...more

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May 21, 2016 Stacee rated it it was ok

Shelves: read-in-2016

2.5 stars? I'm not sure how I feel about this.

I liked Lia well enough. Her inner monologue comes off as much younger than the age she's supposed to be. She has good intentions, but doesn't make the best decisions and I struggled with some of her choices. I loved her moments with Amy the best; those seemed to be the most authentic.

There are a lot of other characters, but we all know I need to mention the boys. I saw more of a connection between Lia and fellow Mer, Caspian, but it was Clay {the ...more

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Feb 12, 2016 Sabrina rated it it was amazing

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I absolutely loved this book. It is magical and captivating and everything I wanted in a book about mermaids. I can't tell you how long I've been searching for a mermaid book and this was the perfect book to start my love for ya books about mermaids.

I have always adored The Little Mermaid since I was young. But I thought the Disney fairy tell was too sweet to be true. I'm so thrilled that Tobie Easton took Hans Christi ...more

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Apr 14, 2016 Rachael rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-personal-library, captivating-covers

I have to admit I went into this book extremely skeptical but still optimistic. I've read (or attempted to, at least) other novels about mermaids. I love mermaids; I mean, come on, perfect hair all the time, no shaving, no periods???! But every single one I've read falls so dang short of expectations that I was weary to even want to read anything about mermaids. This one, however, it's so well done. Full review to come later!

*edit as of June 20, 2017*
Reading this book in June made me not only lo ...more

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Dec 04, 2015 Lori Goldstein rated it it was amazing

You can't choose your relatives as much as you want to (say, for example, when they doom your entire race). Such is the lot of the Merpeople in Tobie Easton's delightful debut EMERGE. In this twist on The Little Mermaid (a la Hans Christian Anderson not the big mouse), Lia and her family live among the humans, hiding their true selves and forming a new Mer society Above because of a war that's been raging Below. This is truly a fish out of water story and Lia's struggles to fit into high school ...more

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Jun 01, 2017 Jacqueline Smith rated it it was amazing

Okay y'all, this is one of my new favorite books. Once I started it, I could not put it down.

I love mermaids. I love mermaid stories. I especially love mermaid stories that tie other mermaid stories together... much like this one!

Lia is a teenager with older sisters, a crush on the cute boy who plays guitar, and a keen desire to get out of gym class. She also happens to be a Mermaid. Not just any Mermaid. Lia and her family are distant cousins to The Little Mermaid herself... the Princess who ...more

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Jul 15, 2015 Jennifer added it

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When given the opportunity to read an ARC of Emerge, I jumped at the chance. I really enjoyed the fresh take on mermaid mythology sprinkled throughout the story. Lia was in many ways your typical high school junior, but she also struggled to keep her mermaid side a secret. She's also fighting her attraction to an off-limits human boy, Clay. When a new girl shows up and captures Clay's attention, Lia feels the urge to protect him, although she doesn't know why. I especially loved the interaction ...more

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Aug 14, 2015 Pete Tarsi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mermaids, young-adult, favorites

As a YA author whose debut book is a story about mermaids, I assigned myself a mission to read similar books in the genre, and I’ve enjoyed them to varying degrees. Well, there’s a new fish in the ocean: Emerge by Tobie Easton. This is her first novel, and the blurb sounded interesting, so I decided to give her a chance—one debut YA mermaid author to another.

You know what? I’m overjoyed she emerged on the YA mermaid scene.

Our narrating protagonist is Aurelia Nautilus (Lia for short). She and he As a YA author whose debut book is a story about mermaids, I assigned myself a mission to read similar books in the genre, and I’ve enjoyed them to varying degrees. Well, there’s a new fish in the ocean: Emerge by Tobie Easton. This is her first novel, and the blurb sounded interesting, so I decided to give her a chance—one debut YA mermaid author to another.

You know what? I’m overjoyed she emerged on the YA mermaid scene.

Our narrating protagonist is Aurelia Nautilus (Lia for short). She and her family live in a sprawling mansion on a private beach in Malibu, complete with underwater grottos. Lia and her family (dad, mom, three sisters, and a younger cousin) are all mermaids living on land to escape the ravages of war under the waves. Ever since the infamous “little mermaid” incident, mermaids have lost their immortality. This has caused power struggles as different factions try to break the curse. Easton weaves Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale so deftly into her unique mermaid world that the two complement each other perfectly.

Lia has had some difficulty adjusting to a human high school. When mermaids reach puberty (awesome detail), they can start switching their tails for legs. Maintaining those legs requires much concentration, which is particularly challenging for Lia in gym class. She’s got a huge crush on a boy in her classes named Clay, but he’s human, and it’s forbidden for mermaids to enter into long-term relationships with humans. There’s a young merman named Caspian, who has been Lia’s closest friend since childhood, and there’s a hint that her family would like them to couple up.

This has all the set-up for one of those typical YA love triangles, but it never feels like one because the narration is so freshly in Lia’s voice. She insists Caspian is devoted to her as a dear friend, and it’s clear he has her best interests at heart. She doesn’t have a clue about how Clay feels about her, so she stresses about that. She’s a teenage girl trying to find her identity, her place in the world, even though she lives somewhere between two worlds. More on that later.

However, a love triangle does develop when new girl Mel appears at school and works her magic on Clay. To avoid spoiling anything, even this doesn’t feel like a typical love triangle. Sure, Lia’s jealous that Clay is enchanted by Mel, but there are deeper motives at play. Clay may be in danger, and Lia cares about him too much. That’s all I’m saying, and I haven’t said anything you can’t learn from the book description, but this conflict really develops.

The stakes are excitingly raised, not only by Mel’s actions, but by Lia’s counteractions. One of many strengths of the book is the complexity of Lia’s character. As I said, she’s caught between the two worlds, trying to do what her parents and mermaid community expect of her but also trying to do what she thinks is best for Clay. She’s not a passive character by any means. She takes action; she makes choices. Some of those choices aren’t the best choices, but her rich narration made me the reader fully understand why she made them, even when she knows they’re wrong. Her inner conflicts—human vs. mermaid, parental expectations vs. personal desires, and right vs. wrong—drive this story deeper. In many YA books, protagonists get away too easily with breaking the rules. It’s much more compelling and believable to acknowledge the consequences of one’s actions, whether it’s broken trust or other punishments. Lia’s story, straight through its gripping climax to its well-earned resolution, is greater for addressing such consequences.

I don’t want to give the impression that this is a heavy tale (or tail?) because there’s also a lot of lightness and heart to it. The supporting cast, particularly her sisters, is fun. There’s great humor (sea puns are obligatory in these kind of books—I’ve written a few myself—but there were some new and funny ones here). There are sweetly developed relationships between the characters. And Lia’s internal monologue about the ups and downs of trying to fit in and keep her tail hidden sparkle on the page and in the imagination.

If you love mermaids, you need to own this book. If you love YA fantasy or romance, you need to read this book. Heck, if you just love well-written stories, you need to read this book. It’s billed as book one of the Mer Chronicles, so there’s a sequel (or is it sea-quel?) coming, for which I’ll wait with bated (or is it bait-ed?) breath. Till then, Emerge emerges with FIVE STARS. ...more

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Sep 08, 2017 Danielle's rated it it was amazing

I want to be a mermaid too! Emerge is the fantastic start of the Mer Chronicles, and I'm totally addicted. Submerge Book 2 is due out 12th September, and it's just as good. I love the added touches like sea talk and the legends.

Lia is a mermaid trying to fit in a human world. Her legs don't work the way she wants, and she has to watch she doesn't slip up with her mermaid ways. Clay is a human boy at school she has a crush on but try's to keep her distance from. A new girl starts at school and st ...more

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Jan 06, 2016 Adriana Mather rated it it was amazing

This is a well-crafted and beautifully articulated adventure story! Easton has created an enchanting subculture complete with language and unique customs.

Aurelia, Lia for short, is a 17-year-old mermaid struggling to fit in in a human high school in Malibu, CA, where she and her family relocated when the Mer-wars made living under the sea too dangerous. Her struggles are exacerbated by her crush on her classmate Clay. Human-Mer pairings are forbidden.

I loved this story from beginning to end. D ...more

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Dec 01, 2015 Anna rated it it was amazing

LOVELIEST BOOK! Absolutely cannot wait until April & for the world to see it!

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Dec 07, 2015 Jennifer Hummer rated it it was amazing

I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of EMERGE. It's clever, funny and magical. Who knew there could be so much drama under the sea? ...more

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Dec 10, 2015 Jasmine Lee rated it it was amazing

This book is amazing! Read it and you will not be disappointed.

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Feb 11, 2016 Amber Ballard rated it it was amazing

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I loved this book, I can't wait to see how their lives will be changed and follow Lia and clay and see their love progress. I would love a book from Caspains point of view!!! ...more

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Dec 14, 2015 Jen ♥Star-Crossed Book Blog♥ rated it it was ok

Shelves: young-adult, arcs, retellings, insta-not-used, im-the-only-one-i-walk-alone

Have you ever stepped into a series and was left wondering if you missed something? Maybe you somehow skipped a few chapters beforehand? Because that's exactly how I felt when I started Emerge. By the time I got my footing, it was a little too late. Which was such a disappointment, because I was so excited for this book! A curse on the mermaids because of what The Little Mermaid did, and we get to hear the story from one of her descendants? YES please! But as I read through the pages of E ...more

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Aug 11, 2015 Cassie C rated it liked it

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This book is a little difficult to review because I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it. It definitely didn't live up to my expectations (or the pretty cover), but it wasn't a bad book at all. It was a cute, short mermaid story that will appeal to a lot of YA readers. However, it is kind of hard to tell you exactly what I didn't like about this book (which is also why I debated on whether or not I wanted to review this story at all).

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This book is a little difficult to review because I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it. It definitely didn't live up to my expectations (or the pretty cover), but it wasn't a bad book at all. It was a cute, short mermaid story that will appeal to a lot of YA readers. However, it is kind of hard to tell you exactly what I didn't like about this book (which is also why I debated on whether or not I wanted to review this story at all).

Tobie Easton created a unique world and I liked the approach she took with the story. The plot offers a creative spin on the Little Mermaid tale and had likable characters. However, these two things are also where I had a little bit of a problem. You are thrown into this magical and exciting world with very little backstory. The writing was a little too excitable at times (if you read this novel, you'll see what I mean), but overall was very well done. By this I mean that Tobie Easton seamlessly incorporated the "mermaid" terms into the story and you really weren't confused. I really liked the idea of how mermaids "got their legs," and it was these little tid-bits that made the book really fun to read. There was always something new you were discovering throughout the novel. Unfortunately, these were spaced out and only small parts of the book. I just wish there was more backstory so that I could fully immerse myself in Lia's (our MC) world. Also, even though the characters were all teenagers, Lia sometimes came off sounding a little younger than her age. This in turn made the story feel geared toward a younger audience at times.

Lia was an interesting character, but I never truly connected with her. Perhaps it was because this was a short book, or maybe it was just how she spoke in parts of this book where she came off extremely immature. However, there were a lot of times (like her interactions with her cousin Amy) that made me love her character. She was extremely relatable and the absolute sweetest. You could tell that she wanted the best for her cousin (and her sisters). They were all very supportive of each other, and exactly what each other needed. I didn't completely buy the "romance" she had with Clay either. I actually felt that she had more of a connection with one of her best friends, Caspian, than with Clay. Nevertheless, I didn't mind the relationship that blossomed between Lia and Clay. I would be interested to see where their romance would go in a second book.

Overall, this is a quick read that will appeal to fans of cute YA mermaid books. Is it the best I have ever read? No, but there is a lot of action and excitement towards the end of the book that makes it worth checking out. I'm not sure if I want to read the second book, but I guess I'll see what it's about and then consider giving it a shot. This series has a lot of potential, and Tobie Easton obviously has a gift with words. I will certainly be checking out more from her in the future!

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Nov 08, 2015 Vanessa ♛Queen Alchemy ϟ Novel Nerd Faction♛ rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2016-reading-challenge, arc, reviewed, fairytales, contemporary, romance, fantasy, young-adult, re-imagined-tale, uno-challenge

3.5/5 stars

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a great read! This story has everything that a good story needs- awesome world building, intriguing characters, magic, and mystery. Everything is put together magnificently to form a unique story. While I thought that some things could have been added to the story to give it more appeal, the story is quite enjoyable.

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Sep 01, 2015 Robert rated it it was amazing

I just got this book and finished it in two days - talk about binge-reading :) In all honesty, it's a LOT of fun and a really smart story that keeps getting more intriguing and deep as you go. I can only think of two other books that pulled me in this much, which is a big compliment. Here are my thoughts so far, I will update this review again in a few days with more thoughts.

Story:
The story revolves around Lia Nautilus, a mermaid living on land in California. In her magical world all Mer have l I just got this book and finished it in two days - talk about binge-reading :) In all honesty, it's a LOT of fun and a really smart story that keeps getting more intriguing and deep as you go. I can only think of two other books that pulled me in this much, which is a big compliment. Here are my thoughts so far, I will update this review again in a few days with more thoughts.

Story:
The story revolves around Lia Nautilus, a mermaid living on land in California. In her magical world all Mer have lost their immortality because of a curse caused by the Little Mermaid herself. But Lia has bigger fish to fry, including dealing with High School trouble and her feelings for the handsome Clay Ericson. When a new girl appears at Lia's school, she isn't just bringing her jealousy-inducing good looks but also a very dark secret with her.. That's all I want to give away to not spoil the story, but it's really just the beginning. From the first chapter this story felt, for lack of a better word, magical. The shiny world of mermaids living in Malibu that the author has created is incredibly fun and the book's story gets better and better with every chapter. I especially liked the incredibly entertaining cliffhangers and many excellent characters that appear in Emerge - they're a joy to experience.

Writing:
I have to say that I really liked the writing style in this book. It's fresh, often surprising, and wasn't boring even for a second. The book kind of takes you by the hand and along for a fun and romantic story. I loved how the author played with the Mer culture and included so many thoughtful and playful references to it throughout the story. It's excellent and very believable world building and the clever mix of modern teen culture and timeless mermaid magic is a total win. Well done.

Summary and Final Thoughts:
Overall, I had an amazing time reading Emerge and have recommended it to three of my friends, which I only do on rare occasions. I usually am critical about books and have mostly given three or four stars on my Amazon reviews, but this book is REALLY GOOD. Can't wait for the next book in this trilogy! Give it a try (Amazon is already shipping it early!), you'll love the magical world that's hidden behind the secret mermaid grottos.
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Aug 27, 2015 A.J. rated it it was amazing

I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH.

Characters: Lia is a fantastic protagonist. She's someone who is easy to root for, and she makes enough tough decisions to give her a lot of nuance. Her family members all have distinct personalities, and it was interesting to see how she interacted with each of them. (I love love love Amy!) Clay is very swoon-worthy, and Caspian is perfect beyond words. The villains are also great, because they're not just evil for the sake of being evil.

World-building: Fantastic! So ma ...more

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Feb 26, 2016 Kathy Osborn rated it it was amazing

What a sweet YA romance!!! I enjoyed reading this book from Tobie Easton, it had mystery, sweet romance and magic all wrapped up in one.

Lia is a mermaid who lives with her family on land, however under her house is tunnels of salt water that they reside also. All of the mer people are under a curse from Little Mermaid time as they are no longer immoral.

We are taken on a journey through Lia's first time in a human school and her struggles to fit in the human world. She is not allowed to get rom ...more

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Mar 09, 2016 Elsa Munoz rated it it was amazing

I got an ARC in exchange for an honest review:
This book was AWESOME to say the least. Easton takes the Little Mermaid tale and adds a completely new, intriguing and totally believable twist to it! Lia (the main character) is just your average mermaid living among humans. As is normal for any teenager, she falls in love. Yet to get close to him would be dangerous, because there's no way she can reveal her secret! The fact that the merpeople live among normal humans was such a great hook! But I ha ...more

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Mar 18, 2016 Sara Ella rated it it was amazing

This is an epic story. Every detail is beautifully described. Tobie Easton creates a magical mer world within the unbelieving human one. I really enjoyed her playful mer-isms and her refreshing, water-based views! She is very inventive in creating the mer home and culture. It was easy to immerse myself; her mer world is so different from reality and unique to the sea--very fun and fascinating. Like all Disney stories with a happy ending, Lia succeeds in providing a blooming romance and all the a ...more

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Apr 29, 2016 Rebecca rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

#TeamMermaid! It will come as no surprise that I love mermaid books, but I'm also very picky about them (I've started several that I just couldn't finish). EMERGE was so good that I read it in five days! I loved that it was based on the original version of The Little Mermaid, instead of the Disney version. I loved the curse, and Lia's guilt over what she was doing, and the large cast of characters, and the way they fit into the tapestry of the story. There were a couple of sciencey bits that bug ...more

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May 25, 2016 Savannah Dooley rated it it was amazing

I think the only way I could have enjoyed this book more is if I'd read it as a pre-teen, when my imagination was at its peak. Let's be real, even at 30 I didn't want to put it down. The characters are well drawn and the plot kept me guessing, but what really hooked me (heh) was the richness of the world Easton builds, with delightful details that immerse the reader in a secret Mer-culture with its own history, language, customs, and physiology. You get the sense that this first book just scratc ...more

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Jul 16, 2015 Claire Fayers rated it it was amazing

This book has romance, it's got mystery, it's got magic, and most of all it's got mermaids.

A wonderful, original twist on The Little Mermaid, Lia Nautilus has all the pressures of high school, plus the fact that her legs may turn back into a tail if she loses concentration. I like heroines who make mistakes, and Lia makes plenty as she fights her attraction to classmate Clay whilst trying to keep him away from the unpleasant new girl.

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Aug 18, 2015 Emily France rated it it was amazing

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I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of EMERGE, Tobie Easton's fantastic debut novel. I was instantly hooked by the premise... a community of Mer people who are hiding out among the residents of Malibu?!? YES, PLEASE. This story is richly imagined and wildly creative. And on top of a great tale, Lia has such a witty voice; I'd follow her narration anywhere. I can't wait for book two. Bravo! ...more

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Mar 27, 2016 Aneesa rated it liked it

Shelves: r2r, magic, ya, fantasy, romance, fairy-tales, retellings, mermaids

I received an eARC from the publisher in an exchange for an honest review

A direct descendent from Little Mermaid has cursed the Mer folk, war has ensued to find a political leader who is not corrupted. The Mer folk are enraged they want their immortality back but thanks to the Little Mermaid they are trapped and age like humans. Lia and her family live in Malibu, her parents oversee and run the foundation they have started on land to ensure they are protected and are blended in with the way huma ...more

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Mar 02, 2016 Jamilla_ rated it really liked it

3.5 stars
*ARC was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
It has been a while since I’ve read a book on mermaids, and therefore, I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to read the debut book by Tobie Easton, EMERGE.
Likes:
--The cover was a pure visual delight, it, coupled with exciting description built up quite high expectations for this book.
--The dark turn of the Little Mermaid mythos was interesting, and I thought that that was very well done ( if I hold on to the s ...more

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Apr 19, 2016 Suze Lavender rated it it was amazing

Lia and her family are living in the human world for many years, but they are actually mermaids. If she wishes them to appear Lia has legs and she goes to a regular high school. Lia's living a protected life. Because there's a war going on at the bottom of the ocean her family stays on land. There are rules that mermaids have to follow and Lia has some problems with one of them. She can never fall in love with a human. Only Lia really likes Clay and there isn't much she can do about that. She tr Lia and her family are living in the human world for many years, but they are actually mermaids. If she wishes them to appear Lia has legs and she goes to a regular high school. Lia's living a protected life. Because there's a war going on at the bottom of the ocean her family stays on land. There are rules that mermaids have to follow and Lia has some problems with one of them. She can never fall in love with a human. Only Lia really likes Clay and there isn't much she can do about that. She tries to hide her feelings and she stays away from him.

When Mel, a new girl at school, starts dating Clay Lia is having a tough time. Especially when she finds out that Mel is a mermaid as well. Is Mel in love with Clay and why is she allowed to date him? When Lia and Clay have to do history project together they have to spend a lot of time with each other. This makes their bond stronger as they become good friends. Meanwhile she discovers that Mel has a terrible secret, a very dangerous one and Lia is the only one who knows about it. Will she be able to make things right again?

I love stories about mermaids and Emerge is a great one. I really liked reading about Lia and her family. Tobie Easton describes Lia's life in a clear and original way and I enjoyed reading about it. Clay is a good guy. He's kind, he's a gifted song writer and he is gorgeous. After the start of their project Lia can't stay away from him. Because of something Mel has done she's broken a lot of rules, but she still stays true to herself and what feels right in her heart, which is something I admired. Clay and Lia have good chemistry and it was interesting to see how their relationship would develop.

Emerge is a fun read with lost of unexpected twists and turns. It's fast-paced and there's never a dull moment. Lia is inventive and strong, which I always like in a heroine. Even though she's a mermaid she hasn't been able to see much of the sea. It's an interesting angle for the story and it worked. Tobie Easton shows her readers a magical world filled with fascinating history and secrets. I enjoyed reading Emerge very much, it's an enchanting book. ...more

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Apr 13, 2016 Cary Morton rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I received a copy of this book directly from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Emerge by Tobie Easton is one of those books I could easily dismiss as a 5 star read because it’s a YA book and call it a day. “It’s meant for kids” seems to be a popular mantra when it comes to explaining away plot holes and inconsistencies. I’m not going to do that, though, because as good as this book was—and don’t get me wrong, it was good—there were certainly some world building problems that ...more

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Award-winning author Tobie Easton was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where she's grown from a little girl who dreamed about magic to a twenty-something who writes about it. Her debut novel, Emerge, is a Gold Medal Winner (Young Adult – Sci-Fi/Fantasy) of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and is Book 1 in the acclaimed Mer Chronicles series. The trilogy follows the descendants of the ...more