This was a really enjoyable read. The story concept was interesting, unique and fast-paced. I enjoyed the twist and turns the story took, the predicaments the hero found himself in and the secondary characters. The paranormal/fantasy aspect made the story all the more enjoyable. What's also interesting is that this story was based off of an old folk song. The fact that there is a song with this concept is pretty cool!

I'd recommend for most ages, for those that like adventure with a twist and those that like quick, fast reads.

Received a copy of this novella via LibraryThing.com member giveaway. ( )

Eddystone Light by Amelia Smith is a fantasy book about mermaids and mermen. I enjoyed the adventures of this young man and how he changed into a merman. ( )

I wasn't sure I would enjoy this novella when I first took a look at it but decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! It is based on a type sea shanty of the same title that has been recorded many times about the keeper of the Eddystone lighthouse and a mermaid having three children (porpoise, porgie, and a human). When the human grows up he meets his mermaid mother who sends him on a quest to find his missing brothers.
I found it to be a very fun read. This will definitely appeal to people of a wide variety of ages from older people who will remember singing the shanty to young people who may have never heard of it. In fact, as I was reading it, I found myself thinking that my daughter (almost 10) would definitely enjoy this and I have already recommended it to her. I also think it is great that the author took a folk tale that is sung and has introduced it in another medium that will hopefully reach many readers. The author kindly sent me this novella through LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review. ( )

This is a fun story based on the ballad. If you can imagine a Bristol accounting student with a body odor problem discovering that mermaids exist, and one of them is his mother... From there on he has a lot of adjusting to do.

What I really enjoyed is that the author managed to create a consistant world in which all his adventures make sense. Jack manages to stay true to his character through it all. ( )

I love anything mermaid related and this book is drew me in with its summary and with a new take on merpeople. I enjoyed everything about it even the twist of a merMAN! I will totally recommend this to others since I have a few friends who would enjoy this just as much as I have!