Into the Drowning Deep (Rolling in the Deep, #1)

by Mira Grant

‘Did they elect you God when I wasn’t looking? I suppose that would be a paradox, if you think about it. God is a middle-aged biology professor who exists in God’s own creation,

Very "I'm 12 and I think this is how witty people talk"

Nothing is worth the risk of being lost at sea.

YOU WENT ON THE DEADLY MERMAID HUNTING VOYAGE GODDAMMIT THIS BOOK PISSES ME OFF TO AN UNREASONABLE DEGREE

‘The dolphins and I have been playing a very slow game of chess.

To be clear, in the context of the book, this is not a metaphor. It's literal.

‘Chess players turn out to include more than their strictly fair share of nerds. Who would’ve thought?’ ‘Everyone who’s ever met a chess player,’ said Hallie, and giggle-snorted at her own joke. The other three turned to look at her. She looked back, unembarrassed. ‘What? I am a delight.’

I hate it here

‘Is that the collective noun for a group of mermaids?’

The language of somebody who just witnessed the violent death of a close friend

Olivia giggled. Tory gasped.

Violent death of a close friend

mermaids are half-human and half-dolphin…’

This is the second time this has been said despite it making no sense

prawn on the barbie,

Bc she's Australian, remember??