Promise Bound (Lies Beneath)
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