Language: R (55 swears, 2 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
The water is where 17yo Verónica feels alive—partially because she is in love with the mermaid tourist attractions their town is known for and partially because she doesn’t feel her limp from hip dysplacia in the water. They’re having mermaid tryouts this summer, but Verónica hesitates to go. Her parents have worked so hard for their children to have a better life, and she’s already disappointed them recently; Verónica can’t tell them she wants to be a mermaid.
I love how Sylvester brings fantasy and magic to life in this realistic fiction book; it’s a perfect blend of both, inviting readers to find the magic in their own lives. Verónica is strong, capable, a dreamer, and proud of her heritage, but she doesn’t know how to be all of those things at once. As readers follow her journey, Verónica confronts the waves she feels are pushing her down and learns to take control of the tide of her life.
Verónica and her family are Peruvian, Alex is half Mexican, and the other characters include a variety of diverse races. The mature content rating is for underage drinking, mention of drugs, partial nudity, innuendo, groping, and mentions of sex and rape.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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