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Mers (YA Mermaid Post-Apocalyptic) (Of Poseidon meets Waterworld) Kindle Edition

by A. Blackwelder (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
YA Mermaid Post-Apocalyptic

Fans of Forgive my Fins, Of Poseidon and Waterworld will enjoy this series.

Book 1 in the 2 book Mer Chronicles:
1-MERS
2-ETHAN'S EMPIRE



The Mers:
What lies beneath the surface?
One hundred years from now the world has
changed and brought with it new forms of life.
Who are the Mers? Who is Mira?

“I am not a Mer,” A simple but profound statement that changes Mira’s life forever. She always knew she was different. She never quite fit in with the Mers. However, when her quest to understand her past leads her across the border that divides two vastly different worlds, she thinks the journey to find out who she really is will be an easy one.

But, in Jersey she finds more questions than answers. The “Garden State” has become a convoluted mix of Aristocrats who hate the Mers, Pirates who want to sell them, and Magi who want to use them, finding her true identity will be a challenge, especially when her traveling companion is a Mer willing to fight to the death.

READER REVIEWS:

"The Mers is not quite the type of novel I usually read. I'm not a big fan of the fantasy genre but I DO love a good dystopian story! And Mers delivered on that! This novel does Dystopian lit well. It's also a coming of age novel with some romance. It's one of the most unique YA novels I have ever read. I look forward to reading the sequels." -Tzipora @Goodreads


"Oh my...this was truly an interesting read for me. It's my first mermaid dystopian and I really enjoyed every single page of this book." -Ananda @Goodreads

"The Mers was a very interesting and exciting novel! It combines two of my very favorite genres and blends them into an enchanting story. Ami Blackwelder writes a mermaid dystopian that is a combination of action and romance that is extremely fast-paced from the very first page and never stops until the end." -Destiny @Goodreads

"Gripping and Brilliant!…I honestly liked it. It was different!" -Diary of a Cambridge Student

"I finished "The Mers", and I loved it….The characters are complex …I want to know more!  LOVE IT! LOVE IT!" -Charla VandeBerg (Raymond B. Stewart Middle)

Other Books by Ami Blackwelder:
Mers
Gate of Lake Forest
She Speaks to Angels
The Day the Flowers Died
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  1. Print length
    217 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 21, 2013
  4. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  5. File size
    1.3 MB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005Z327OE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eloquent Enraptures Publishing (December 21, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 21, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 217 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one noting it's a great new take on mermaids. The book receives positive feedback for its readability. However, the character development receives mixed reviews, with some customers finding them well-developed while others say they never really connected to them.

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7 customers mention "Storyline"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one mentioning it's a great new take on mermaids, while another notes it's a sweet mix of fantasy elements.

"...That being said, I did enjoy many aspects of the plot: when Mira decided to cross the border to try to find her parents and Nerin followed her, and..." Read more

"...Blackwelder did an amazing job of creating a unique story set in a well thought out (very "Waterworld-ish") dystopian society...." Read more

"...I adore dystopians & mermaids are cool. I have never read a mermaid book, until now (have another for review in my box as we speak) that is...." Read more

"...Overall I did enjoy the idea of the plot and I was interested in seeing where it was all leading too, but it didn't quite make it for me...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a good read.

"...Overall this was a delightful book & I am happy I gave it a shot." Read more

"I have this book and then it a great book the cove is different form the one shown but here is story that a lot will like and then if you..." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It inspired me to think more about situations that were difficult like when your parents want you to do something...." Read more

"...YA fantasy, especially regarding merfolk, should find this book eminently readable." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding them well developed while others say they never really connected to them.

"...All of the characters had strong backgrounds, (which of course lead to tons of doom and gloom in the second half of the story) and though there were..." Read more

"...Very refreshing. The main characters were well developed, I appreciated the integral role Nerissa, (Nerins sister) played in the story...." Read more

"...The characters are alright but I didn't really connect with any of them, and I had a hard time understanding their personalities...." Read more

"...I liked the premise of the story and I did like the characters. My main problem is that Mira and Nerin felt a lot younger to me...." Read more

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  • jwitt33
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Mers: A YA Mermaid Dystopia
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2012
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    I received an ecopy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.

    3.5 stars

    From Goodreads: "What lies beneath the surface? One hundred years from now, the world has changed and brought with it, new forms of life. Who are the Mers? Who is Mira? Mira always knew she was different. Growing up with Mers, she never quite fit in. When Mira breaks the rules and takes Niren across the border that divides Ellis Island and New Jersey, a border that divides two vastly different worlds, she thought the journey to find out who she really is would be an easy one.

    But as the world in Jersey proves to be a convoluted mix of Aristocrats who hate the Mers, Pirates who want to sell them, and Magi who want to use them...finding her true identity will be a challenge, especially when her best friend Niren is a Mer willing to fight to the death."

    When I read the synopsis of this book I was really excited to read it - a mermaid dystopian! I was hooked! Unfortunately, while the concept was very original, I never really connected to the characters, and I felt the writing was a bit stiff, especially during the conversations. When the teens were talking, it didn't sound like any teens I know. In too many instances where there should have been contractions, they just weren't there, and I personally don't know of any kids who talk as formal as these characters did. I also felt that in the relationship between Mira and Nerin, we were TOLD too often how in love they were, instead of being shown it. That being said, I did enjoy many aspects of the plot: when Mira decided to cross the border to try to find her parents and Nerin followed her, and all the trouble they got into in Remnantville after they found out what was being done to their fellow Mers. Even though Mira was human, she was never treated like an outcast by the Mers she grew up with, and she always sided with them, no matter what. Keeping the Mers safe was her first priority, even above finding her parents, and I loved that about her.

    All in all I enjoyed the storyline, I just wish I had connected more with the characters. This is the first of a planned trilogy and I will be reading the next two in the hopes that they are better fleshed out in the books to come :D
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  • Misty Baker
    3.0 out of 5 stars A KindleObsessed Review
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2012
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    There are few things in life that genuinely intrigue me.

    What happened to the Jonas Brothers? Did they die in a plane crash?
    Why is there braille on drive up ATM machines?
    Who was the idiot that inspired the "do not drink" sign on the back of concrete mixers?

    and

    Who in there right mind would think to combine the fascinating world of mermaids with the destructive premise of dystopian literature?

    I'm still working on the first three, but as for the mermaids? I can blame that on Ami Blackwelder.

    "Mira always knew she was different. Growing up with Mers, she never quite fit in. When Mira breaks the rules and takes Niren with heracross the border dividing Ellis Island and New Jersey, the border dividing two vastly different worlds, she thought the journey to find out who she really is would be an easy one.

    But, as the world in Jersey proves to be a convoluted mix of aristocrats who hate the Mers, pirates who want to sell them, and magi who want to use them...finding her true identity will be a challenge, especially when her best friend Niren is a Mer willing to fight to the death. "

    In the interest of saving time (cause I'm going to be horribly wordy with this review) on with the good the bad and the ugly.

    The Good:

    Blackwelder did an amazing job of creating a unique story set in a well thought out (very "Waterworld-ish") dystopian society. The introductory creation of her future world was vivid, imaginative and detailed enough to paint a very lucid mental image. And her distinction of "classes/races" (including the behavior each were subjected to) was handled quite eloquently despite the horrendous treatment she inflicted through her writing.

    All of the characters had strong backgrounds, (which of course lead to tons of doom and gloom in the second half of the story) and though there were more than a handful of characters at any given time, their distinction through their actions made it very clear who the narrating party was.

    Unfortunatly these few "good" things took a back seat to the few "bad" things.

    The Bad: It was too long.

    I know you are probably looking at the page count for this book (196) thinking I've lost my marbles for calling it too long, but that's exactly what it was. I found myself on several different occasions thinking I was at the end of the book, only to turn around and find out I had another 25% to go. What this tell me is that Blackwelder was so determined to tie up loose end, (and avoid a catastrophic cliffhanger) that she burned through her characters' plot issues much quicker than she should have resulting in a "finalized feeling" well before the story was complete. If she had opted to end the book at one of these major revelations vs continuing the story through several more (bright shiny and new) issues, I wouldn't have felt quite so weighted down. As it stands...I feel like I have everything I need to complete the story myself which eliminates the need/want to read it's second installment.

    Also, where Blackwelder's descriptive passages shined like the jewels mentioned in her story,

    "Slapping her arms into the water, Mira glided smoothly beside Nerin. They pushed forward towards Liberty Shore, or at least in the direction Nerin's internal compass guided them. Mira trusted Nerin completely, and if he said Liberty Shore sat wet, west they would go. But maneuvering in the seas grew more difficult and dangerous as darkness rolled over them and heavy waves crashed against their fragile bodies."

    the dialogue between her characters felt stiff and forced.

    "I don't know, Mira, but I image if you unravel the secrets of your parents, you will find out." "Then I have to return to Remantville." "It would seems so." "But first, I must save the Mers from further destruction."

    The disconnect with the dialogue led to a disconnect with the characters and ultimately...I didn't care what happened to them. That's not a very good sign. Did I want them to die? No. Would I cry myself into a hot sloppy mess if they did? Probably not.

    Overall? It wasn't that bad of a read. It had a few redeeming qualities that kept me interested, (like the expertly choreographed action scenes) and even though it morphed through 3 or 4 different genres (YA, Dystopian, Fantasy, Greek Lore...) it had a solid direction. (Which I have to say is impressive for a book about mermaids.)

    Buy it if you like our fin-tailed friends, pirates and a pretty pissed of Poseidon, avoid it if you prefer short journeys.

    Happy Reading my fellow Kindle-ites and remember: the apple NEVER falls that far from the tree.
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