*Thank you to First to Read for a copy of this book! I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

The Mermaid by Christina Henry is a delightful mix of historical fiction and fantasy! We are introduced to this curious mermaid who falls in love with a sailor. She lives with him by the sea and is free to return to the ocean anytime she wishes. She chooses the name Amelia and makes a wonderful life with her sailor named Jack. He grows older every day but she does not seem to age since mermaids age differently than humans. One day, Jack goes fishing and does not return. She then holds a bitterness towards the ocean and how it took away her love. Eventually, a man named Levi comes and makes an offer to join the American Museum run by none other, PT Barnum. She sees this as a chance to be among the humans and learn about them. However, she discovers that she is viewed as an animal and how quickly her freedom is stripped away.

Be still my heart. I just closed this book 10 minutes ago.

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https://amandasbookreviewsite.wordpress.com/2018/06/08/the-mermaid-by-christina-henry-arc-review/