5 STARS for Water Desires
Captivating Tale
Title: Water Desires (Loves Siren Song, Book II)
Author: Katherine Eddinger Smits
Published – Mar 2019
Genre – Fantasy Romance
Sub-Genre – Mermaids and mermen (Nerei)
Setting – Tarpon Springs, FL, Aegean Sea area
Heroine – Nik Aronopulos
Hero- Bas, a Nerei or merman
Villain- Kyril Lefteris
Other Characters- Aggie, Gregorio, Eleni, Rowan, Mara, Jenesis, Deme, and others.
Major Themes- Struggle toward self-discovery and strength; Evolution toward acceptance of those who are different from us.
Descriptors – Creative world building featuring ancient secret clans of water dwellers known as Nerei; Strong focus on suspicion and hatred between humans and Nerei; Forbidden love; Danger; Tarpon Springs, FL setting; Enticing Greek culture; Greek Mythology; Shapeshifting; Adult fairy tale; Emotional; Sadness of loss; Human carelessness regarding oceanic pollution; Fascinating characters must interact even as they are enmeshed in their own cultural beliefs and prejudices.
Favorite Supporting Character- Rowan the mage
Fun Tidbit- I love that the Nerei have influence over the elements.
Memorable Line- Crescent-shaped crystals and pearls crusted the front and blended seamlessly down to her scales.
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Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Spirited Stories
Thank you so much, Flossie! I’m thrilled!
You’re so welcome. Loved this book!
Looks good!
It is !
You’ll love it!