I read this a few weeks ago after a couple of intense reads. I was looking for something
light and frivolous. Of Poseidon
fitted that bill perfectly. It’s light-hearted Young Adult fluff with a
mythological twist.
Galen is a Syrena (or, as we would call him, a merman) and
Emma is a typical American girl living in Jersey. These unlikely characters are
brought together when Emma and her best friend Chloe spend a holiday in
Florida.
What follows is a story filled with romance, teenage angst,
cross-purposes, hot guys and a very shallow plot. Trust me, the mystery is
about as transparent as a glass bottle – the kind stuffed with messages,
floating in the ocean.
Still, it was fun – as long as you promise yourself not
to get offended by the quick and callous death of a minor character – needed as
a plot device - or the overtly
sexist nature of Syrena society. Man-oh-man, those merboys take the fishcake
when it comes to bossing girls around! It boggles the mind. Still, I guess
their personalities cannot be nearly as perfect as their pecs and abs! I guess
it’s all about priorities!
With that little carp out the way, let me say that the
characters are likeable, the mythology interesting and the Syrena society
intriguing. The romance was sweet, although a little predictable. Although Emma
can be a bit of an airhead where Galen is concerned, she did try and exhibit
some backbone for which I give her credit. But in the end, his pecs and abs had
her well and truly filleted and she succumbed to his bull-shark charm.
I will definitely put the next book on my light reading list
– a good palette-cleanser for when I need a change of pace after more demanding
books. I give this book 3 starfish.
Cheers
Gwynneth
