Between Sea and Stars by Chantal Gadoury
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A Legend,
A Magical Shell
A Girl Who Dreamed Of Something More...
Lena, a Merrow girl, lives in the Skagerrak sea with her father, Carrick and her brother, Javelin who tells her of the legend of the Merrow Queen murdered by her human lover when greed takes over. But what's worth spilling the queen's blood? Gifted from Poseidon, himself, a magic shell gives any human the ability to control both land and sea.
When Javelin is called to join a clan of Merrow soldiers bent on protecting their waters from human invasion, Lena resists Merrow law and ventures to the shore with no choice but to swim to land.
With newfound legs, Lena is whisked away on a new adventure with new friends and new trouble. Everyone seems to want something from her as intrigue lurks around every corner.
Trying her best to hide who she is and remain safe from the dangers of the human world, will Lena finally find where she belongs, or will she be swept into a strong and stormy current by lust, greed, and jealousy?
Title: Between Sea and Stars
Series: The Lena Series
Author: Chantal Gadoury
Publisher: The Parliament House
Genre: Fantasy, Retellings
Age Recommendation: Young Adult
Release Date: June 19, 2018
A Legend,
A Magical Shell
A Girl Who Dreamed Of Something More...
Lena, a Merrow girl, lives in the Skagerrak sea with her father, Carrick and her brother, Javelin who tells her of the legend of the Merrow Queen murdered by her human lover when greed takes over. But what's worth spilling the queen's blood? Gifted from Poseidon, himself, a magic shell gives any human the ability to control both land and sea.
When Javelin is called to join a clan of Merrow soldiers bent on protecting their waters from human invasion, Lena resists Merrow law and ventures to the shore with no choice but to swim to land.
With newfound legs, Lena is whisked away on a new adventure with new friends and new trouble. Everyone seems to want something from her as intrigue lurks around every corner.
Trying her best to hide who she is and remain safe from the dangers of the human world, will Lena finally find where she belongs, or will she be swept into a strong and stormy current by lust, greed, and jealousy?
Where to start on my feelings for this book....
I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was my own under the sea adventure. I loved that the premise was taken from the original Hans Christian Andersen version of Little Mermaid where mermaids turn to sea foam when they die. Although there were many detours from the original Danish story, I loved how Gadoury made it her own.
This book spoke to me on so many levels. The writing was fantastic. I felt every part of Lena's journey. I cried, I laughed, I was giddy with excitement, and in awe throughout this book. It was a perfect set up for the next book in the series. It was world building without being overly wordy and descriptive.
There were so many aspects that were almost subliminal messages. From the thinking that humans are all the same to the having to act like a proper lady, the messages in this book should be shouted far and wide.
"The best shells are found in the shallows," Lena advised, and he nodded.As adorable as this passage is, it also shows how absurd society can be and Gadoury does a great job of showcasing that. As well as showing that just because you have been told one thing doesn't make it true. For instance, in the book the Merrows believe humans to be evil. However, Lena believes that just as all Merrows are different, so must be all humans. There are good and bad within ever species.
"Alas, we'd sink quickly if we waded into the ocean, fully dressed. And good society demands that neither one of us part from our clothing or shoes. I, for one, should never see the delicate areas of your ankles."
Lena wrinkled her nose. "That's absurd," she blurted out.
Soren laughed. "It's civilized," he corrected her, "which I suppose is a word often synonymous with absurd. Even so."
I truly cannot wait to see where this story goes in the next book.
5 out of 5
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Chantal Gadoury is an Amazon Best Selling Author who is originally from the countryside of Muncy, PA. Chantal likes anything Disney, plays a mean game of Disney trivia, enjoys painting and has an interest in British History. Chantal first started writing stories at the age of seven and continues that love of writing today. As a recent college graduate from Susquehanna University, with a degree in Creative Writing, writing novels is a dream come true.
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* This book was received from The Parliament House for an honest review.
** Photos have been taken from The Parliament House Facebook page and Chantal Gadoury's Instagram page.
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