Emma has just learned that her mother is a long-lost Poseidon princess, and now struggles with an identity crisis: As a Half-Breed, she's a freak in the human world and an abomination in the Syrena realm. Syrena law states all Half-Breeds should be put to death.
As if that's not bad enough, her mother's reappearance in the Syrena world turns the two kingdoms--Poseidon and Triton--against one another. Which leaves Emma with a decision to make: Should she comply with Galen's request to keep herself safe and just hope for the best? Or should she risk it all and reveal herself--and her Gift--to save a people she's never known?
Quote of the Book: "Did you hear what I said? She's ex-Mob. Her gun probably eats guns like that for breakfast." -Emma McIntosh.
My thoughts and opinion: I waited waaay too long to read this book. Therefore, I had to read Of Poseidon again and then Of Triton.
And oh my coffee beans, this book was AMAZING!
First of all, I really like how Banks dug deeper into the Syrena world. I loved reading about all the laws and class structure. It was nice to get to experience the life down under the sea. I thought all the action in this book was awesome; there was still romance and chemistry and attraction though which I loved because there was a nice balance.
One thing that strangely annoyed me was Emma's reaction to her mother, Nalia, reuniting with Grom. While I understood that Emma loved her father and thought her mother could at least show some love and respect towards his memory, I also thought Nalia should be able to be happy with Grom. If Emma could be with Galen, why couldn't her mother be with Grom? I just thought it was absurd that Emma didn't want Nalia to be happy and in love. However, I still liked Emma because she's not totally bad.
Totally bad and evil would be Jagen. I also hated how he was able to convince so many people so easily. Everyone was so quick to eat up his lies and conspiracies. I especially hated him when he attacked Toraf. Emma and Toraf were trying to rescue him like the good Syrena people they are and he repays them by almost killing Toraf. I thought Jagen was just really ruthless.
I really liked the couples a lot. First it was Emma and Galen. Then it was Rayna and Toraf. Now it's Nalia and Grom. Banks is really good at this relationship romance writing. There could have been a Rachel and Dr. Milligan, too. If only something didn't happen. But it seriously did NOT need to happen! I was really emotionally emotional at that part.
All in all, I loved this book and every single chapter, page, word in it. That cover is pretty darn cool too. :-)
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