This book, believe it or not, was by far the best plot of the series... that's not saying it's a master piece because in reality it is not far from it.
Unlike the rest of the series this book had a resemblance of a flowing plot and some intrigue but like the others it lacked execution. The introduction of new characters was refreshing to the over abused characters and plot that seems to revolve around Fred and the two guys that have fallen in instant love over her un-charismatic and cranky character. Fred the mermaid is not the easiest character to relate too and it makes reading this series quite difficult. ( )

I have mixed feelings on these books: I enjoyed reading them, but I don't think I'd find it worthwhile if I wasn't a mermaid fan. On the negative side, I get rather tired of the characters' potty mouths. Oh yes, I scream expletives from time to time, but they aren't regular vocabulary works. Oh, it's funny when Mekkam, the King of the Undersea Folk, fan of an HBO series, thinks that talking like the characters is correct behavior, but I feel about the normal vocabulary of most of the characters like they feel about his m--f--s. On the good side, I found the writing clever and funny and I was consistently entertained. Her characters are not subtle and deep, but I really enjoy their company, although I occasionally want to shake them. The romance tends to be extremely sweet, and except for the opening scene of the first book (which almost made me put it down) isn't overly graphic. I will definitely get the third book, although I don't think I've become such a fan as to read the vampire series. I do hope that the author clears her dedications with the honorees, otherwise, yes, she might be sharing a little too much. ( )

I like Fred. I love the ocean folk plot. I want to see this amazingly intriguing idea fleshed out into a real novel you can 'dive' into. If feels too much like reading a Young Adult novel with a bunch of swear words thrown in. I think maybe, MJD is trying to churn out too many books a year ( )

A fast, fun read with lots of wise-cracks and enough sexual tension to keep things interesting. Fred is still snarky, pig headed and can't make up her mind, but incredibly likeable in spite of all that. Jonas, Dr. Barb and their love fest were sickening at times but the book wouldn't of been the same without them. The addition of a few new characters and the brining back of some who made an appearance in the first book kept things interesting. Although not great plot wise the book is still a good read, especially if you've read the first one and wanted to know where things would lead.

The ending left no doubt that a third mermaid book will be forthcoming. Good news for fans of this fantasy fiction series! ( )

A continuation of the Fred the Mermaid story. This one doesn't have the same environmental message as the previous one, instead it has more of a moral one. Can humans accept other species and not dominate those that are different, but live as equals? It is an interesting questions, I really don't think that a lot of folks can. Maybe that is all ingrained in either being a human or being an American. Aside from this underlying theme, it was a quick little read, without a lot of depth. ( )