“But distance doesn’t erase shadows.” 

 

“Drenched,” by Sephyrra 

 

This book is a unique take on mermaid dark fantasy, delving into heavy and sensitive themes like trauma, self-harm, and sexual assault. While the story is not easy to read emotionally, it stands out for its poetic and haunting approach to fantasy, blending psychological depth with mystery and healing. The beginning of the book, focused on scientific exploration, felt a bit rushed, and the side characters introduced early on lacked detail or memorability, which made it harder to connect with that portion of the story, but it got better. It was a really good read and I’m glad that I picked it up. 4 out of 5 stars. 

 

-Merman 

-Plus Size 

-Enemies To Lovers 

-Breath Play 

-Self-Harm 

-SA 

 

Thank you for the ARC, Booksprout.