Title: Midnight Pearls
Author: Debbie Viguié
First published June 1, 2003
208 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781416940166 (ISBN10: 1416940162)
Rating: 3.69
Overview
In a small coastal town, a fisherman and his wife found a baby girl in the sea. They named her Pearl and raised her as their own daughter, never questioning her mysterious origins or her silver hair, pale skin, and striking blue eyes.
As Pearl grows into a young woman, she becomes an outcast in the village, with only one friend to keep her company: Prince James, a secret companion who holds a special place in her heart. But when Pearl discovers the truth about her past, she is forced to choose between her loyalty to her adoptive family and her destiny as a princess.
With danger lurking in every corner, will Pearl find the courage to follow her heart and claim her rightful place in the kingdom? “Midnight Pearls” is a timeless fairy tale of love, friendship, and the power of destiny.
About the Author
Meet Debbie Viguié, a talented author with over three dozen novels under her belt. One of her most notable works is the Wicked series, which she co-authored with Nancy Holder.
While her expertise lies in epic dark fantasy, she also writes thrilling works such as The Psalm 23 Mysteries, the Kiss trilogy, and the Witch Hunt trilogy. On top of her writing, Debbie is also a recurring character on the audio drama Doctor Geek’s Laboratory.
When she’s not busy with her creative endeavors, she loves spending quality time with her husband, Scott, and exploring theme parks.
Editoral Review
Midnight Pearls by Debbie Viguié is a retelling of the classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. Viguié is an American author who has written over 50 novels, including young adult and adult fiction, as well as romance novels.
Her books are known for their strong female characters and supernatural elements. The novel is set in the coastal town of Inverness, Scotland, in the mid-18th century.
The story follows the life of a young mermaid named Pearl. She is the daughter of the ruler of the sea, King Triton, and is fascinated by the human world above.
One day, Pearl rescues a young man named James from drowning and falls in love with him. Pearl makes a deal with a sea-witch, agreeing to trade her voice for legs, in order to be with James.
But the sea-witch also warns Pearl that if she fails to win James’ love, she will turn back into a mermaid and become the sea-witch’s prisoner forever. The main conflict in the novel is the struggle between Pearl’s desire to be with James and the obstacles that prevent their love from being realized.
The story is filled with themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of making deals with the devil.
One of the strengths of Midnight Pearls is the vivid imagery and setting.
Viguié’s descriptions of the sea and its creatures are rich and atmospheric, transporting the reader to the world of the mermaids. The characters are also well-developed, particularly Pearl, who is a strong and determined protagonist.
However, the pacing of the novel can be slow at times, and the plot structure is predictable. The use of a well-known fairy tale is also somewhat limiting, as readers may feel that they already know the story.
Despite these limitations, Midnight Pearls is a beautifully written fairy tale with a modern twist. It will appeal to fans of young adult romance and fantasy novels.
With its themes of self-discovery and the power of love, the novel has relevance for readers of all ages.
Overall, I would give Midnight Pearls a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
While it has some flaws, it is a well-written novel that will enchant readers who enjoy retellings of classic tales.
