In Between ♥: Seaweed - Elle Strauss + GIVEAWAY!

Friday, August 31, 2012

Seaweed - Elle Strauss + GIVEAWAY!

Seaweed by Elle Strauss

Date Released: June 15th 2012
Publisher: ESB Publishing
Pages: 233 pages
Format: Mobi
Source: AToMr Blog Tours

Summary:

Dori Seward can’t wait to get out of Eastcove, a sleepy fishing village on the border of New Brunswick and Maine. She bides her time by hanging out with friends, attending swim club, and holding her biggest competition, Colby–who wants more than just friendship, at arm’s length.

Then Tor Riley comes to town and he has everything Dori dreams of in a boyfriend–looks, athleticism and mystery.

But Tor also has a tantalizing secret and Dori is determined to find out what it is. The truth is crazier than her wildest imaginations and more dangerous, too. Dori has new enemies, and they will do anything to get to her.

Her life, her dreams and her love for Tor are all weighing in the balance. Will Dori risk it all in order to have it all?

From Goodreads

My Review:

Seaweed reminded me a little bit of The Thirteenth Year,-which is a movie I adore- they had some similarities but Seaweed made it's own story. Seaweed was a story that had so many things going on - No dull moments, and there were lots of little twists and turns.

Dori was an impulsive character, it sometimes seemed like she made irrational decisions, but it was really hard to stay mad at her, because even if they weren't the best choices, they still lead up to something good or pleasant surprises. Tor was such a cute guy, but he still had an edge when it came to protecting Dori or having to fight for her - literally. I also really loved the way the author managed the whole mermaid world - a bit weird on the family ties, if you ask me. But it was still creative and the whole process of getting a tail seemed pretty original to me. I have read very few mermaid books but I definitely want to read more of them; they all manage to be mysterious and fascinating at the same time.

My favorite thing about Seaweed was the writing. They way Dori's head was made was really fun and entertaining. I liked her little inner jokes and sarcastic comments. I carried a smiley face through most of the book. I like quirky characters, and Dori's mind was definitely appealing. Seaweed is a perfect summer read, especially if you're near the beach ;)