Title: Slack Tide
Author: Vanessa Barger
Book Summary:
“At
a time when most girls are worried about prom dresses, Lorelei Stamper is
worried about losing her skin -- literally. Receiving a sealskin from her Aunt,
her world is changed. Not only is she a selkie, but she holds the key to
breaking a curse affecting all selkie.
Now
monsters are stalking her, forcing her to decide if she will end the curse
before she even really understands what’s happening. When Declan, one of two
bodyguards sent to protect her, wakes her sleeping heart, she must try to
balance love, surviving her senior year, and deciding whether she wants to be
human or not. No matter what she chooses, the fact remains that breaking the
curse demands blood. Hers.”
Lorelei
Stamper is ecstatic to receive a gift from her beloved aunt, but is confused
when she pulls out a sealskin. Confused
and annoyed at her mothers intense, negative reaction to the admittedly bizarre
present Lorelei tries to confront her about it.
Her mom remains tight-lipped and gets ever more controlling and
overprotective. As heated words are
exchanged at home, Lorelei must figure out senior year, her feelings for
Declan, and break an ancient curse that threatens everyone…
I really,
really like mythology and the ocean so a story about merpeople, selkies,
gorgons, anything like that, is usually enjoyable for me. When I read the summary for Slack Tide I was fascinated by the
incorporation of selkies, a prophecy, and a teenage girl. It just sounds so intriguing and I cannot
wait to figure it out! I am also looking forward to the monsters stalking her,
it seems to me that stories start off more interesting when the action starts
while the MC is still adjusting!
I really
like Lorelei, she comes across as a very respectful individual but still
doesn’t take crap from anyone. I wasn’t
very fond of her initial cold and aloof attitude towards Declan, even though
she had his best interests at heart. I
loved watching her come out of her shell and realize that some people really DO
think she’s worth fighting for… if she’ll let them. It was obviously a hard thing for her to
comprehend and it helped me empathize with her. Throughout Slack Tide she proved herself to be a strong, selfless individual
who lets her passion for those she cares about guide her decisions.
Declan is a
WONDERFUL character and I cannot imagine anyone better for Lorelei. He is kind and it’s obvious that he cares
deeply for her. I do have a problem
with a few of his tactics and some of his male arrogance but he (slowly) overcomes those faults and learns from his mistakes.
I loved watching him grow and develop as a character!
The other
thing I absolutely love about Slack Tide
is the friendships that are shown. I
LOVE how Lorelei’s best friend, reacts to all the problems going on at
Lorelei’s house… it’s just so genuine. Her best friend is her family, and that's how I have always thought it should be. Throughout the story frequent jokes and
serious discussions show how close the two really are, and it makes the whole
scary prophecy aka: OMG someone is going to DIE thing, seem a little less
frightening.
The Cover
The cover
does a great job of incorporating the romance and the water that take place in Slack Tide.I love how it incorporates the couple, beautiful design work around the title and then continues down to the ocean. It is really quite genius!
I give Slack Tide 4.5 out of 5 hearts: Very Highly Recommended!
This sounds great. I LOVE selkies and I haven't heard of this book before!
ReplyDeleteSelkies are fantastic! :)
DeleteI just saw this, and I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to review the book and I am thrilled that you liked it! :) It means a lot when a reader takes the time to express their pleasure (and sometimes displeasure) with a book.
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