Review: Another Great Mermaid Tale!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 4, 2011
n The Fate of the Muse, we find Marina struggling to overcome her anxiety from being kidnapped and witnessing violence at the hands of the evil ones who want to possess her. Those people feel she is very special--a Muse--one who allows those around her to succeed beyond all expectations. On another front, things start to heat up in the relationship with her boyfriend, Ethan. It is high school graduation time, and they are talking about marrying one day, despite their young age. But Marina is preoccupied by her upcoming meeting with the Mermaid Council and what will happen to her, and an ex-girlfriend  might mess up Marina and Ethan's special bond. He is working around the clock to save money for their future, and doesn't get to spend as much time with Marina, and the ex might take advantage of that. My only argument with the series is that I feel Ethan is a bit controlling of Marina, and she is no longer a passive personality, so I think they need to readjust the power play in their relationship. I do find the whole group of supporting characters in this series to be quirky and down to earth, so even though this is a fantasy tale, the characters are anything but cookie-cutter. They support Marina and make the story what it is--a fun, easy read which will leave you wanting more!What will happen to Marina? Will she stay on land as a human and lose her ability to swim like a mermaid? Or will she decide to bond with her other family under the sea? Will Marina and Ethan remain a couple, or will all the extenuating outside pressures break them apart?  You will have to read The Fate of the Muse yourself and continue the journey of Marina, in this third book in this enjoyable YA series!RaeBest O'Books Reviews