Review: Strong, Emotional, Balanced writing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2014
This is the 6th in a continuing series and would be best read as such.  That said, the writing and storytelling are so good it just can't be stressed enough;  and I love good writing so much I think I could enjoy the story as is.  After reading it, of course, I'd be compelled to go back and start at the beginning!  There's more than enough STORY here to hold anyone's attention, and enough snippits of background to hold it together.It's the incredible character building that would be lost if you haven't read the previous novels.  More quality is built into every character in this story than I thought was possible to accomplish in one book.  Nadia, every joy and pain you felt while writing this is evident on every page!  Perhaps each reader will not "feel" what you felt, but I believe no reader can come away without feeling a whole lot.This novel is exactly why I read.  Queen Azuria says:  "We must be strong enough to overcome our history.  We are constantly in the process of producing our new selves--with each choice we make..."  And I say a resounding "Yes!"  Thank You, incredible writing.  I urge everyone to read this book.  If the series idea scares you, get Drowning Mermaids free, see if #1 doesn't convince you to jump in and swim to the depths of this remarkable series!