The story is based on the original fairytale by Hans Christen Anderson, yet it is darker (and that is quite an accomplishment), but Hines managed to temper it with light humor as well. There is a lot of magic, fighting, soul sucking, shape shifting and lifesaving (- oh I forgot the self-healing ship). Even though the heroines were from the beginning to the end always on the move, the plot was dragging and felt a bit convoluted and contrived. This is very much like the first in the series, a fairly light and enjoyable romp with non-Disney versions of fairy tale princesses in a Charlie's Angels sort of motif. In this one, they are battling insane mermaids led by an Ariel stand-in. The story is fun, the finale is appropriately climactic, and the characters are enjoyable to spend time with, even if they occasionally border on romance novel tawdriness. The innuendo is a little thick, but that's the only thing I really have to say against it - other than that it's a perfect light read.
What do You think about The Mermaid's Madness (2009)?
I'll never watch "The Little Mermaid" the same way again.
—hallonlinda
A fractured fairy tale and just an all around fun read.
—florlinson
So good. I'm looking forward to the next one.
—tiffany
Love the twist on traditional fairy tales!
—greenbayforever
