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Tales of the Sea #2
Tales of the Littlest Mermaid
Words have power—some more than others.
For Roan, the littlest of Tynan's daughters, the word with the most power is freedom. Trapped behind the castle walls by a war she does not understand nor care about, all she has ever dreamed of is the freedom to see the world on land.
For Irsa, the Witch of the Deep, the word with the most power, is a name that she has forgotten. A name that she sacrificed for the magic to defeat the man who took from her everything that she has ever loved.
But vengeance and freedom come at a cost, and in the end, the question is, what are you willing to pay?
Tales of the Littlest Mermaid is a reimagining of the classic Little Mermaid full of mermaids, and undersea magic for fans of Tithe by Holly Black, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire.
For Roan, the littlest of Tynan's daughters, the word with the most power is freedom. Trapped behind the castle walls by a war she does not understand nor care about, all she has ever dreamed of is the freedom to see the world on land.
For Irsa, the Witch of the Deep, the word with the most power, is a name that she has forgotten. A name that she sacrificed for the magic to defeat the man who took from her everything that she has ever loved.
But vengeance and freedom come at a cost, and in the end, the question is, what are you willing to pay?
Tales of the Littlest Mermaid is a reimagining of the classic Little Mermaid full of mermaids, and undersea magic for fans of Tithe by Holly Black, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire.
180 pages, Paperback
Published August 11, 2021
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About the author
Lou Wilham
35 books174 followersBorn and raised in a small town near the Chesapeake Bay, Lou Wilham grew up on a steady diet of fiction, arts and crafts, and Old Bay. After years of absorbing everything, there was to absorb of fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi she's left with a serious writing/drawing habit that just won't quit. These days, she spends much of her time writing, drawing, and chasing a very short Basset Hound named Sherlock.
When not, daydreaming up new characters to write and draw she can be found crocheting, making cute bookmarks, and binge-watching whatever happens to catch her eye.
Learn more about Lou and her future projects on her website: https://louinprogress.com
Or follow her on social media @lou.wilham on Instagram or @louwilham on Facebook.
When not, daydreaming up new characters to write and draw she can be found crocheting, making cute bookmarks, and binge-watching whatever happens to catch her eye.
Learn more about Lou and her future projects on her website: https://louinprogress.com
Or follow her on social media @lou.wilham on Instagram or @louwilham on Facebook.
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November 7, 2021
I didn't expect to come out of this demanding a happier ending for the Little Mermaid's sea witch, but here we are! This book is an adventure of freedom and heartbreak for everyone involved.
This twist on the classic story gives us a deeper look into the motivations of our sea witch--here named Irsa, for now at least. As you can imagine, her reasons for setting the titular littlest mermaid on her new path are less evil than the Disney version would have you think. She's loved and lost, and will now do anything in her power to stop it from happening again.
Meanwhile, the extra depth (ha) we get from the mermaid herself, named Roan, is extremely interesting! Not only do we get to see a real relationship between her and her sisters, plus some insight into her father's position, but she gains more interest and more power over how her story ends.
This twist on the classic story gives us a deeper look into the motivations of our sea witch--here named Irsa, for now at least. As you can imagine, her reasons for setting the titular littlest mermaid on her new path are less evil than the Disney version would have you think. She's loved and lost, and will now do anything in her power to stop it from happening again.
Meanwhile, the extra depth (ha) we get from the mermaid herself, named Roan, is extremely interesting! Not only do we get to see a real relationship between her and her sisters, plus some insight into her father's position, but she gains more interest and more power over how her story ends.
September 9, 2021
I will start off by saying how much I adored this story!
Picking up years later after the first book, Irsa is not where she used to be nor is she truly where she longs to be. True, she is stronger and at war with the man who took her only love and friend, Alislin. Only, due to decisions for power, all Irsa has left of her is the feeling of an old, fond memory and even that is leaving her. The question is, what will be required before she doesn't even have those threads of feelings left?
However, this story isn't about Irsa, it is about the youngest princess, Roan. Roan, who just wants to do her own thing, live her own life, and really doesn't care about the war or why they are even at war. Really can't blame her for this thinking, since she is very far removed from what takes place when it comes to the fighting. Of course, this meant her sense of danger was at an all-time low. Even if as Alislin's daughter she was never in any danger.
There were elements that were great, things that gave new meaning to the old familiar tale, and things that were cute. The biggest thing for me is the amount of common sense added. I know, I know, common sense doesn't make the plot, just like communication doesn't add drama, but there was a lot of it here. And if it wasn't, well that was more of a lack of knowing how the world worked than anything else.
All in all, this was a good remake that had enough twists and turns to make it a unique and enjoyable read. This isn't the end of Irsa, so I can't wait to see what helps next.
Picking up years later after the first book, Irsa is not where she used to be nor is she truly where she longs to be. True, she is stronger and at war with the man who took her only love and friend, Alislin. Only, due to decisions for power, all Irsa has left of her is the feeling of an old, fond memory and even that is leaving her. The question is, what will be required before she doesn't even have those threads of feelings left?
However, this story isn't about Irsa, it is about the youngest princess, Roan. Roan, who just wants to do her own thing, live her own life, and really doesn't care about the war or why they are even at war. Really can't blame her for this thinking, since she is very far removed from what takes place when it comes to the fighting. Of course, this meant her sense of danger was at an all-time low. Even if as Alislin's daughter she was never in any danger.
There were elements that were great, things that gave new meaning to the old familiar tale, and things that were cute. The biggest thing for me is the amount of common sense added. I know, I know, common sense doesn't make the plot, just like communication doesn't add drama, but there was a lot of it here. And if it wasn't, well that was more of a lack of knowing how the world worked than anything else.
All in all, this was a good remake that had enough twists and turns to make it a unique and enjoyable read. This isn't the end of Irsa, so I can't wait to see what helps next.
January 24, 2022
Loved reading this as much as I did the first one! That ending though… I can’t wait until the third is out! This did not disappoint.
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