Of Poseidon Series by Anna Banks

SYNOPSIS:  While vacationing in Florida, Emma meets Galen, who turns out to be one of the Syrena, merpeople who live in the ocean.  Things only get stranger when Galen turns up at her school, and tries to convince her that she, too is Syrena.

AUNT SHARON'S TAKE:  Although I'll admit the plot of this book is fun, and the writing is comical and entertaining, it wasn't long before I realized it was very similar to Twilight.  Same handsome, (creepy) love interest, same klutzy, everyday girl, and a bit of sensuality and teen lust.  Also, the point of view changed from the first person, present tense to third person, present tense, which was confusing.  All in all, the book was entertaining, but not too original or substantial.  Also, I would warn that, especially in the last book, there is some strong sensuality, violence and language, so I would reserve it for older readers.

AUDIENCE:  Young Adults

RATING:  PG13 for Sensuality and Graphic Imagery

STARS:  2 1/2

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