Title: Sleeping with the Fishes
Author: MaryJanice Davidson
First published November 28, 2006
268 pages, Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9780515142228 (ISBN10: 0515142220)
Rating: 3.65
Overview
Meet Fred, a mermaid unlike any you’ve ever imagined. She’s not your typical blonde, buxom, or perky mermaid.
In fact, she’s quite the opposite – she’s cranky and has blue hair. While volunteering at the New England Aquarium, Fred stumbles upon something fishy.
Toxic levels have been detected in the seawater and a handsome marine biologist needs her help to investigate. But that’s not all – the High Prince of the Black Sea also seeks her assistance.
You’d think being a mermaid would make it easy to solve the mystery, but Fred soon realizes that things are not as simple as they seem. Join Fred on her hilarious and thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the weird toxins in the seawater.
About the Author
Meet MaryJanice Davidson, an American author and motivational speaker who specializes in writing paranormal romance, young adult fiction, and non-fiction. She’s the mastermind behind the UNDEAD series and the time-traveling historical fiction novel A CONTEMPORARY ASSHAT AT THE COURT OF HENRY VIII.
With her impressive achievements, it’s no surprise that MaryJanice is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. In addition to her writing, she also contributes bi-weekly columns to USA Today.
When she’s not busy writing, MaryJanice enjoys spending time with her family in St. Paul. For more updates and insights, connect with MaryJanice on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
Editoral Review
Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson may not be the most gorgeously crafted novel, but it is certainly a fun and witty read that will keep you entertained from beginning to end. Davidson, a prolific author of paranormal romantic comedies, crafts a story about Fredrika Bimm, a mermaid who finds herself stranded on land after a boating accident.
Forced to adapt to life as a human, Fredrika must navigate the complexities of human emotions and relationships while keeping her true identity a secret from those around her. What sets Sleeping with the Fishes apart from other paranormal romantic comedies is Davidson’s snappy and irreverent writing style.
Her wit and humor are evident in every page, making this book a delight to read. Fredrika’s fish-out-of-water antics and her interactions with the human characters are especially amusing.
However, the book also falls prey to some of the genre’s cliches, including a predictable romance between Fredrika and her human love interest, Thomas. The pacing is also a bit uneven, with some chapters feeling rushed while others drag on.
Despite these flaws, Sleeping with the Fishes is ultimately a fun and lighthearted read that will appeal to fans of paranormal romance and comedy. Davidson’s clever writing and unique take on the mermaid mythos make this book stand out from the crowd.
Furthermore, Sleeping with the Fishes has a cultural significance since it brings a unique representation of the classical mythical creature, the mermaid. This portrayal allows the reader to delve deeper into the literary aspects of a mermaid’s way of life and how it differs from humans.
Overall, if you’re looking for a breezy and amusing read to while away a lazy weekend, Sleeping with the Fishes is the perfect pick. With charming characters, witty humor, and a fresh take on a classic mythical creature, it’s a book that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.
