Recent Reads: Castle Swimmer#2 by Wendy Martin

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Castle Swimmer #2 by Wendy Martin 
Series: Castle Swimmer #2
Publisher: Ten Speed Graphic
Publication Date: June 3, 2025 

 

Format: Hardback

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Goodreads Synopsis: 

Two mermen reject their destinies and embark on a raucous adventure as big and unpredictable as the ocean itself—and a romance that nobody could have predicted—in the stunning second installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer.

The sharks want Kappa dead, and time is running out for Prince Siren to save him. Queen Susca knows Siren doesn’t have the courage to kill Kappa, and for the sake of the kingdom, she’s willing to do the deed herself. As tensions run high, neighboring queens pay the sharks a visit to offer an alliance, and while they might just be the means of escape the two mermen have been looking for, it’s unclear if they can be trusted.

Siren will do anything to get Kappa to safety—even if it means never seeing him again, and even if all Kappa wants is to stay by his side. Yet escaping the queen’s spear will take all of Siren and Kappa’s courage and cunning, and there’s no guarantee they’ll both make it out alive.

This beautiful graphic novel collects episodes 20-41 of Webtoon’s Castle Swimmer and includes a never-before-seen bonus chapter featuring Kappa and Siren.

Review: 

The second installment in the Castle Swimmer series brings us back to the emotional turmoil between Kappa (the beacon), and Siren (the shark prince). Destined to fulfill a prophecy that requires Kappa to die, Siren is determined to find a way to help him escape his fate, while Kappa does his best to stay strong in the face of what lies ahead.

This collection of the Webtoon series delivers plenty of emotional moments as secrets are revealed and other characters enter the story. But the real highlight is watching Kappa and Siren’s romance finally take off! Their relationship is equal parts heart-wrenching and adorable, and those kisses are absolutely precious. I loved seeing their connection deepen even as the threat of the prophecy looms over them.

A beautiful mix of angst, romance, and swoon-worthy moments. I’m completely invested in these two and can’t wait to see what happens next!