Received from NetGalley. 
 Breakwater is story of Jade, mermaid (yeey :D) in the city of Thessalonike. She is daughter of kings adviser, so her social position is quite high. There is a lot of nobility in the city, it matter who you hang out with. Besides Mer there are also Naiads living in the city. The usually live in the rivers, but they were forced out and seek refuge in the city of Mer. Well, there are not treated well, more like servants. 
 She is engaged to son of powerful family, more because of sense of duty, than love. 
 One night she witness Tor (her fiance) do something horrible. Even though her mother advises her to not do anything about it, because of political reasons, she reports him and all the hell break loose. 
 Breakwater made me cry so much, especially during last chapters. It is just so unfair. 
 I love the story, but I have to say I am not in love with lead female character. Her strength doesn't convince me. It cowardice to do stupid stuff, that are not right, just to keep peace. It is harder to do right thing. I also don't live that she is so easily swayed. "Well I want you to marry a murder, because reasons. Pretty please." "You really want me to. OK. No problem." Ahh. Besides that, I really love the story and would love it, if there were more books. 
 I love the setting, it seems realistic, I also love the political intrigue. Details are amazing. Though I have to say I still wander how the... khm... go to the bathroom. 
 Really great book. 
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