The Sea Witch
by Rebecca F. Kenney
What is it about:
When Averil saves a young man from a shipwreck, she thinks she feels the Soul Echo--the sign that the young human male is her one true mate. And the malevolent Sea Witch is all too happy to offer a deal that could make all her dreams come true. He wants her to win the prince's heart--even coaches her in the art of seduction. But what is the real price of the Sea Witch's help? Why is he more brutally beautiful--and charming--than Averil expected?
*check for trigger warnings before picking this up*
What did Voodoo Bride think of it:
I was in need for a book I knew I would enjoy, but I wasn't in the mood for a reread - I already reread The Arrows of the Heart by Jeffe Kennedy for the x-th time - so I picked up a book by Kenney as she hasn't disappointed me so far.
And this is another enjoyable read.
Just as in The Maleficent Faerie Kenney manages to write a delicious gender-swapped villain. I was rooting for the Sea Witch from the start. The overall story was very entertaining, but the scenes between Averil and the Sea Witch were so good! I was totally engrossed and yearned for their Happily Ever After.
There were enough elements to recognize this as a re-imagining of The Little Mermaid, but Kenney makes the story her own and I loved the new elements and the ending. I will say I only read the original tale and never saw the Disney version, so if you love that version I don't know if you'll love this book. But let me say one thing: Tentacles!
All in all: this is a delicious and enjoyable re-imagining with a yummy villain/grey hero. You bet I'll read more by Kenney.
Why should you read it:
Tentacled Male Sea Witch!
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