- The Mermaid Collector takes place in Cradle Harbor, Maine, where there's a famous lighthouse, a coveted lighthouse keeper's house, and an annual summer Mermaid Festival.
- Part of the story takes place in the past, back in 1887 when the Mermaid legend first begins.
- It's a story about relationships: those between a mother and daughter (Ruby and Tess), between two brothers (Tom and Dean Grace), between a lighthouse keeper and his young wife (Linus and Lydia), between Tom Grace and the man who accidentally caused the death of his parents years ago, between Tess and her stepfather, Buzz, and between Tom and Tess, who meet for the first time at the beginning of this novel and unexpectedly fall in love.
- With lighthouses and mermaids (though not as much about the mermaids as I was expecting or hoping for), past regrets, second chances, a few secrets, a bit of mystery, family, friendship, and romance, The Mermaid Collector is an enjoyable summer read, but without a lot of depth. Don't get me wrong... I liked this one; I just don't know that I'll remember it a few months from now.
- It's written by Erika Marks and is just 366 pages long.
Happy Summer Reading!
This sounds like a perfect, light summer read for the beach or by the pool!
ReplyDeleteYou could totally read this book at the beach or pool and not miss anything! :)
DeleteSounds like a book more about people then the plot??? Which, if so, is sad considering it's about people.
ReplyDeleteCertain parts of this book felt a little thin; I would have liked a little more depth and development. But it was still a likeable read.
DeleteThis sounds like a lovely summer read, with an interesting setting. I'm glad you liked it, even if it's not very memorable.
ReplyDeleteReading this book was a little like being on summer vacation from more serious reading...and who doesn't need that once in a while? :)
DeleteSometimes light is exactly what we need! I'm curious about the the 1887 mermaid legend. :)
ReplyDeleteThe mermaid myth was the reason I checked this book out; I just wish it had played a bigger role in the novel.
DeleteSounds like a fun read. And I'm always intrigued by lighthouses and mermaids. That cover looks lovely, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm always intrigued by lighthouse settings, too. :)
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