Mermaid Moon by Susann Cokal
Published by Candlewick Press (MA) on March 3, 2020
ISBN: 1536209597
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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At 481 pages,”Mermaid Moon” by Susann Cokal is a bit of a tome. The main character is a mermaid, Sanna, whose mother was a human. The head witch of their mermaid group casts a spell on all the land people to forget that Sanna ever existed and the rest of the story follows Sanna learning magic so that she can find her mother.

The prose is very descriptive, beautiful, and graphic, and often feels like you are reading poetry. The plot occasionally lags and seems to get stuck for a while, so it might be a little much for readers who want a straightforward story. The author switches between first-person and third-person points of view throughout, which makes it choppy. Written for Young Adults, this book will appeal to those who enjoy lengthy fantasy, or love mermaids and are looking for something different.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook