Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings

Due to copy and paste, formatting has been lost.The first book in the Real Mermaids trilogy surprised me. I was expecting a fluffy read about mermaids, which I got. But I didn't expect to actually be enchanted by it. You should know by now that I just adore any type of mythology-- any at all. So I was happy to read a little bit on mermaid lore (the webbed ones), but I was a tad disappointed with the actual mermaid content of the novel.To me, it was too...I don't know, shallow? That's not really the word that I'm looking for, but it'll do for now. As I was saying, the underwater stuff, the mermaid change and stuff (and stuff, and stuff, ugh)? Well, I wish that it had been better done. In moments like those, I felt like I wasn't really a part of the book. And I can't help but wish that the lore part of the book had been more focused on.Not only that, but the villians were super juvenile. But I can totally forgive that, because I realize that we're dealing with a younger age group here. But still, I like my villians bad. And I like my parent's realistic. The first time that Jade becomes a mermaid, her dad helps her out of the tub...but what self-respecting dad wouldn't screech when his daughter becomes a mermaid?? Especially when she changes back and she's naked...um. I may have missed something, but ick. I took that the wrong way-- maybe she has a blanket? I'll just assume that I missed something. (Oh, dear God in heaven please.)Now that I've gotten that off my chest, this book was really cute. Jade was a terrific character, which lots of younger girls will definitely identify with, because she's experiencing every thing for the first time too-- girly things, growing a mermaid's tail (if you are, totally tell me, I'll be there for you!), and of course, her first crush. Which was adorable.Jade's crush on Luke is very real and true to life, as is her lack of self confidence and her friend problems. All of that is something I'm sure that we've all experienced at one time, and I'm sure that you'll find something to love about Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings.

I loved this book. I have re-read this book four times already. I recommend this book to middle schoolers and or mermaid lovers and believers for it has a tight storyline that younger kids wouldn't have the mind to understand. I think that this book is so intriguing and you literally just want to read for hours on. In fact, I couldn't take my eyes off this book for my whole road trip a few months ago. I also enjoy that at the end of the book there is a huge twist. But if you had to ask me what my favorite part of this book was, I have to say that it is REALLY cool and fun to have easy recipes at the end of each book. After you finish reading this book, I suggest you read the next book in the series. ( There are four books in the series) I also love in this book that the main character Jade is a little curvy because most books, the heroine is fit and perfect like Barbie. But this book shows that no matter what shape or form, you can save the day. If you are scrolling through the reviews, I suggest that you read this book if you haven't already. Just saying, I love this book and would re buy it any time. I definitely recommend this book. Read, enjoy, and have a mer-tacular adventure as you dive into this book that make you feel real.- Kate age 10

I could reread this book over and over again, the characters are great and the writing has lots of humor. I love how Jade was not a perfect character and had flaws, but still was a good character. She felt bad when she had to lie to her friend, and in the end apologized.

I had high hopes for this book. Finally, a fantasy chick-lit style for young adults with a plus sized main character! It literally never happens. I was hoping for so much...and got 2 plot points. Over 200 pages, the story felt as though it never really developed. It was equal to maybe 1 episode of a 30min tv show. The first part of the book covers her buying a swimsuit. That's roughly 50-75 pages going on about the suit and the womanly woes of puberty. The next part of the book is her constantly blowing off her friend. Another 25 or so pages. The last part is actually mermaid related (spoilers I won't get into here), but moves so slowly, I almost didn't finish the book. I hope it picks up, but I won't be spending the money to go further. If it becomes available on prime reading, I'll continue.

Good read

I'm not in the target age range for "Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings," but I really enjoyed this fish tale. It left me wanting more, which is always a good sign. The character of protagonist Jade is refreshing and rings true to age. Anyone with a heart will be pulling for her to succeed with her rescue mission and will commiserate with the challenges she faces as she navigates the challenges inherent with becoming a young woman and dealing with friends and boys.Here's hoping that the next volume in what is now to be a series brings us more back story about the characters and their lives.

These books are very quick reading for the average adult, because they are geared more for junior high/early high school aged readers. They are very reminiscent of Beverly Cleary in that the characters are very easily relatable, even with being 1/2 mermaid. The adolescent issues are very real. I found the entire series to be sweet and poignant while having some surprises and twists and turns along the way. I'd highly recommend them to anyone who loves mermaids and wants a bit of fun summer reading.

I loved the idea of this book but it just caught my attention at the end. When i was reading it, i just had to skip some pages for actually liking it , because if i hadn't skept a bit of pages, i would get bored and put it back in the shelf. The book repeats in the begging lots of times the same thing, but then its great. If you dont mind repetetive begginings, i would recommend to by it.

I didn't personally read any of this authors books....there are 3 in the series I believe. They were bought for my daughter, and she absolutely loved them .....after I convinced her to start them....lol....before she did, she thought I bought her a dud of a book. Once she started this book, she couldn't put it down. Great book for her age (she was almost 14 when she read it). We actually had to take the book away from her at night so she would go to sleep! :)

Buchgestaltung'Schönes Cover, schöne Farben, passt zum Buch,was will man mehr? :)Meinung'Süße, nette und kluge Protagonistin. Check.Flüssiger, leichter Schreibstil. Check.Witz, Charme und Herz. Check.Das Buch ist witzig, süß und unterhaltsam. Genau das richtige, wennman gerne einmal ein kurze Geschichte ohne viel Tiefgang lesen will. Mir hat so ziemlich alles daran gefallen, angefangen bei Jade, über die man einfach nur pausenlos lachen muss, weil sie so schusselig und liebenswürdig ist, bis hin zur Geschichte, die vielleicht alles andere als spannend und unvorhersehbar ist, dafür aber witzig und unterhaltsam. Wie ihr seht fallen mir da viele positive Adjektive zum Buch ein, auch, wenn es schwer fällt etwas mehr über eine 200 Seiten Geschichte zu schreiben. Das Buch ist zwar eher für jüngere Leser zwischen 9 und 14 Jahren gedacht, trotzdem hat es mich gut unterhalten und war sogar viel besser als so manchen Schund den ich dieses Jahr bereits gelesen habe.De Plot ist rasant, mit viel Geschichte, Meerjungfrau Action und einer etwas kitschigen Romanze. Sehr gut gefallen hat mir vor allem Jades Art die Dinge zu regeln, ihr Mut und das die Familie bei der Handlung im Vordergrund steht. Hier ist es nämlich Jades Dad, der sie unterstützt und ihr Geheimnis kennt und keiner ihrer Freunde, was echt mal ne Abwechslung war. Außerdem ist ihr Vater so herrlich peinlich und bringt sie immer in so unangenehm witzige Situationen!Fazit'Perfekt als Lektüre für zwischendurch.Gut geeignet für Englisch-Leser-Anfängerund alle die mal ne Auszeit von viel zu kompliziertenBüchern brauchen.Super cool ist auch das Extra, ein Rezept für einen Tassenkuchen!Ich habs ausprobiert und sag nur: mhhhh :)