Review: 3.5 stars. A sweet fairy tale
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2014
A solid 3.5 stars.  This was a sweet fairy tale - an enjoyable read.Francis has escaped a brutal past and is living on Isla Sagrario, an island where men can love each other without fear of persecution. He lives a solitary life, lonely and longing for love and wanting to matter to someone. While Francis wishes for more, he doesn't really expect his life to change. In true fairy tale fashion, Francis discovers an injured, unconscious Merman washed upon the shore. The sheer impossibility of it entrances Francis. Although unable to communicate, he secretly takes care of the Merman he calls Wick. Francis is no longer merely existing, Wick's presence brings wonder and joy. But Mermen can't survive on land and Wick must return to the sea. I'll leave the rest of the story for you to discover and I hope you do.This is a sweet fairy tale and well worth the read. I enjoyed the characters but wanted a little more depth. I think a longer story would have made a more satisfying read. The ending seemed a little rushed and abrupt. But make no mistake, this is a good short story and I did truly enjoy it.  This is the first story I've read by Piper Vaughn but it definitely won't be the last.I received a free copy of this story in return for an honest review.