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I’ve mentioned before how much of a bookworm Jack is so when he was offered the chance to review this book, I had to say yes. He is now starting to read longer books and this looked something he could really get his teeth into.
About The Book
A wonderful adventure for pre-teens, teenagers and young adults about a family curse, mermaids, and the lore of the sea.
A captivating story, full of unexpected twists, about strong twin kids and the challenges that they face as they unravel the mystery of their very unconventional family.
A wonderful gift for any young reader who is interested in mermaids and the sea.
Muriel and Morgan are twins, siblings so close that sometimes it’s a struggle to find their own identities. With their ailing mother and narcissistic father, their life is challenging enough – and then Aunt Mallory dies in a mysterious boating accident, revealing a family curse.
The twins set out to uncover the truth about their family and what really happened to their aunt. They learn that everything they believe to be reality is just an illusion, and they must rely on each other and their faith to keep their family together. The one constant is their twin connection and the ocean . . .
Jack’s Review
Jack really enjoyed Mermaid Eclipse. He has always been fascinated by mythical creatures and mermaids are no exception. He couldn’t wait to get stuck into the book especially with a synopsis like above, mixing mystery, curse and family into a story.
His favourite character was Morgan – although he really liked Muriel too! He told me that the mermaid on the cover actually turns out to be someone and he worked it out which he was very happy about and made the book even better!
The storyline was interesting and intriguing and left Jack curious as to what could possibly happen next. He just had to keep on reading. He’d love to read more books if it was to become a series and would definitely love to read more from the author.
I’m almost tempted to read it myself!
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About The Author
N.E. Carlisle was born by the coast and loves everything about the ocean, especially its lore. She has written several non-fiction books, but Mermaid Eclipse is her debut novel. She spends her days surfing, writing, and playing with her three dogs.
You can buy the book here {affiliate link}. Visit the author’s website or check them out on Instagram or Facebook.
How would you like the chance to win a copy for yourself? I have very kindly been given the opportunity to let one lucky reader receive a copy themselves which is great! For your chance to win, just enter via the Gleam widget below. This giveaway is UK only and ends at 11.59pm on the 31st of October 2020. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for giving me the chance to win 😀 My partner would love to read this!
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