Published by Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Retelling, Romance
Format: ARC, eBook
A reimagining of The Little Mermaid, A Magic Deep and Drowning: A Magical Historical Romance of Love and Betrayal in the Dutch Golden Age is set in 1650 in the Dutch trepublic. I found this book to be creative, well thought out, imaginative and enchanting. A Magic Deep and Drowning: A Magical Historical Romance of Love and Betrayal in the Dutch Golden Age is a wonderful mixing of historical fiction and fantasy. A bargain made long ago between the people of the sea and the land. When deals are not kept, there is a price to be paid!!!!
Clara van Wieren is twenty-years old practical young woman. She has her own ideas and goals but unfortunately, she lives in a time where her parents and society dictate how her life will be lived. Her marriage has been arranged to a wealthy man, but before her wedding day she meets Maurits, a handsome and intriguing young man and is drawn to him. He is a unique individual in more ways than one!
I found this book to be entertaining, creative, engaging and fun to read. I loved The Little Mermaid, and I am a fan of retellings and reimagining’s, so this book was right up my alley. I enjoyed going under the sea, to the deep dark land of the creatures who live there. I also enjoyed how Clara proved to be a strong female character in a time where society punished women for being strong. She showed both compassion and strength and was a likeable character as was Maurits.
This book touches on family, relationships, family obligations/expectations, the environment and romance.
I enjoyed Hester Fox’s wonderful writing, her well thought plot, the vivid descriptions, the characters (both likeable and unlikeable), and the plot. This book is quite different from the other books Hester Fox has written, and I enjoyed her historical fantasy romance!
This book is getting mixed reviews, but it worked for this reader.
Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing | Graydon House and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
