FICTION

Promise Bound

by Anne Greenwood BROWN
353p. (Lies Beneath Series). Delacorte. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385743839; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780385371292. LC 2013028765.
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Gr 9 Up—The last installment of the trilogy brings this paranormal romance to a satisfying close. A clan of mermaids have been wreaking havoc on the shores of Lake Michigan, and two young lovers-mermaid Lily and mostly-human Calder-are trying to stop them while also coming to terms with their own identities and destinies. While the romance between the teens remains the focus, their family histories and backstories are fleshed out. The narrative revolves around details of mermaid mythology that will be confusing for anyone not familiar with the first two titles. For fans, a twist at the end makes for a strong finale, and most plotlines are neatly tied up. Recommended only where the first two books and other mermaid fantasies are popular.—Eliza Langhans, Hatfield Public Library, MA
Life isn't proving easy for lovers Lily and Calder: Lily's mermaid-to-human transition is still painful, a family heirloom is giving her nightmares, and Calder's sisters are vying to control the Lake Superior mer-clan. In this jam-packed conclusion (Lies Beneath; Deep Betrayal), the interlocking mermaid relationships are deeply delved into and the world-building is expanded, but this will only resonate with dedicated followers.
Reviewed by Eliza Langhans , Mar 01, 2014

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