Book: Florence by Ciye Cho
Published by StudioAmazepop; 2012
203 pages
Format: Ebook
Genres: YA/Fantasy/Romance/Mermaids
Synopsis via Goodreads: Seventeen-year-old Florence Waverley is out of her depth. Literally. Kidnapped and taken below the waves to the mer world of Niemela, she is the ultimate gift for merman Prince Kiren: a human familiar tied to his side. But nothing is what it seems amid the beauty and danger of a dark ocean.
Every Niemelan has a role to play, from the mermaids who weave towers out of kelp to the warriors who fight sea monsters. But in trying to survive, Florence will end up in the middle of a war between the mer and the Darkness. A conflict that will push her between two brothers: Kiren, the charmer inexplicably drawn to both her and the monsters; and Rolan, the loner who has been pushing her away since the day they met. But in order to take a stand--and find out where she belongs--Florence will have to risk it all: her life, her heart... and her very soul.
Every Niemelan has a role to play, from the mermaids who weave towers out of kelp to the warriors who fight sea monsters. But in trying to survive, Florence will end up in the middle of a war between the mer and the Darkness. A conflict that will push her between two brothers: Kiren, the charmer inexplicably drawn to both her and the monsters; and Rolan, the loner who has been pushing her away since the day they met. But in order to take a stand--and find out where she belongs--Florence will have to risk it all: her life, her heart... and her very soul.
This was the second book by Ciye Cho that I have read and I find myself fascinated not only my his storytelling, but by his descriptive style, particularly using color. I am yet to be disappointed by his works. This work is a wonderful twist on the world of mermaids and what happens when a human mistakenly becomes part of their world.
As the book starting, I really identified with Florence. She’s painfully shy and doesn’t like to put herself out there in social situations. She prefers to watch and observe. As an introvert, I can completely relate to that.
I adored how complex this novel was. Not only was Florence on a personal quest to find her self-worth it seemed like almost every character is trying to find their place in their own society. I loved that not everything is how it seems; that there is a bit of mystery to the story as well.
I really hope that this book is part of a series. I have become attached to the characters and as it stands now, the storylines seem unfinished. I cannot wait to see how the rest of the story could unfold and what happens to the characters that I have come to love.
This sounds lovely, great review, Jenn! I haven't heard much about this book but the cover looks familiar. I am so interested in reading this so I can find out more about the writing style :)
ReplyDeleteI'm reading and reviewing this book for the author, and I'm so glad to know that you enjoyed it! It makes me more excited to read it!
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