Early Reader Review: The Mermaid Queen by Alane Adams

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The Mermaid Queen by Alane Adams  

Series: Witchse of Orkney #4
Publisher: SparkPress
Publication Date:  October 12, 2021

 

Format: Paperback ARC


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Synopsis: 

Abigail and Hugo have just helped restore the balance of power in Orkney by defeating the powerful alchemist Vertulious when Abigail discovers that Capricorn, the mermaid queen she trusted to help them, has unleashed the powerful Midgard Serpent named Jormungand―who, years ago, encircled the world of mankind and held it captive until Odin banished it to an underwater prison. Capricorn is determined to force Odin to make her goddess of the seas over Aegir, and she’s ready to use the massive serpent to bend him to her will―threatening all of Orkney. Abigail and Hugo must embark on an adventure across the seas to Odin’s island sanctuary to find a way to stop Capricorn and return Jormungand to his watery cell. But when Abigail finds that her powers are not enough, she has to tap into her dark magic again and again. As she is drawn further down this path, a dark presence makes itself known to her―one that may alter her path forever.

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Review: 

Another wonderful installment in the Witches of Orkney series. If you haven't read the first three books, I highly recommed that you do. They are action packed, full of Norse mythology, the characters are great and the freidnships are strong. 

The Mermaid Queen continues the story, so you will need to read the first three books to follow along best. Abigail has realized that while she has done some good for the witches she might have also messed some things up as well, but only because the mermaid queen tricked her. 

Abigail continues to struggle with what it means to be a witch and how she truely feels and so th eplot of this book felt a bit darker than the others as she struggles with her dark side. Her friends do a good job supporting her through her dark times and reminding her who she is and about her values but she tries to deal on her own as well. I really like the relationships/ friendships in this series, there are struggles and anger but also a lot of empathy and caring as well.

The plot of this installment was very fast paced becuase it picked right up from the last book. between the plot conflict and other smaller ones throughout the book, it was a quick and easy read. It is magical and suspenseful but not too scary. The balance of action and emotion is wonderfully done.

This series is so much fun. I think young readers that enjoy mythology, magic, and monsters will really enjoy it. It has a lot so there is something for everyone!