Review: Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath

Jun •  27 •  2012

Title: Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath
Series: Real Mermaids # 2
Genre: Middle Grade-Fantasy
Author: Helene Boudreau
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Book: ARC sent by publisher

“Jade begins her summer confused. Yes, there’s that whole “will this be a leg-day or a tail-day” kind of confusion, but Jade’s got even bigger problems: It’s been three weeks since Mom returned to the ocean with no news of her whereabouts. Plus, it’s been twenty-one days since Jade first kissed her mer-boy Luke and now-nothing.
Will Mom find the enchanted tidal pool that will allow her to become human? And why is Luke acting so weird?
The SEAquel to Helene Boudreau’s critically acclaimed Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings is as energetic and fresh as a salty sea breeze.”

Cute story! Fun and fresh, I had no trouble diving into this book, falling into the world quickly.
Being that this book is the second and I still have not read the first, I did not have any trouble picking up where the author left off. The author does a great job on catching up the reader without it being too much. The subtle hints and past thoughts help the reader move at a smooth pace along with the story.
The plot line of this book is enjoyable. There is some action in it that made me feel giddy. I love that Jade is practical in all that she does. At times, she acts way more mature at her age. I admire that about her. Jade is just like any other teenager, a plate full of school, drama, and of course, her adventures under the sea. I especially enjoy the little plot twist here and there. The reader doesn’t expect them, so it makes the book so much exciting with each page turn.
The love interest play out good too. I like that Jade takes everything in so calmly even through she is freaking out in her head. Her thoughts and feelings are well describe for the boy. The excitement that Jade feels of smirks, drama, and life in general makes me feel young again.
Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath is an sweet and enduring story. With the rise and fall in the plot, it hold the reader in their seat. Made to be charming, you can’t help but love this book.
I give it 4 BITES!
Happy Reading!

Posted by on Jun 27, 2012 in 2012, Helene Boudreau, Middle Grade, Review, Young Adult | 2 comments

2 Comments

  1. Alison Can Read
    Jun 27, 2012

    This sounds cute. Cool that you were able to understand the book even though you hadn’t read the first one. That doesn’t happen too often.

  2. Melissa (Books and Things)
    Jun 27, 2012

    Aw… I still need to read that first one (which I have). So glad that this one is sweet too. I will so have to get this one once I read the first!