Of Poseidon

Banks, Anna.  Of Poseidon.    Macmillan/ Feiwel & Friends   326p  $17.99  978-1-250-00332-4           secondary         VG      Fantasy    

Galen, a ‘merman’ literally bumps into Syrena while trying to find a girl who can communicate with fish and save his underwater world.  The problem is, Syrena does not at first realize that she is that girl.  This is a teen romance that grows as Syrena and Galen learn about the full power of her abilities.  This is a cute teen romance set in a world with merpeople with the oceans as a backdrop.  The story reads quickly, wrapping the reader into the tale from the beginning.  The confusion that Syrena feels when confronted with her possible talent and merpeople connection, as well as Galen’s falling in love at first sight with Syrena, make for a delightful read.  As a bonus, the cover art tells the tale and will draw female readers.         

Mermaids and mermen, Fantasy                                --Lynn Fisher