This review is also posted on my blog, Anatea's Bookshelf. 
 Let's talk about surprising! I must say that I only skimmed through the book desciption before I started reading it, thinking it is probably some paranormal book with mermaids in it. But this is NOT a paranormal book about mermaids, at least, there are no mermaids in this book, I can't say there won't be any mermaids in the next books in the series. What else is surprising about Captivate, I didn't expect it to be this good, but it was, and I ended up really loving the book! 
 The story starts when Miranda is kidnapped by Robbie, King Marko's personal guard. Marko is the King of an underwatter city called Marin and his citizens are in danger. Miranda is brought there to bare Marko's child and help continue the royal line. While all she tries is escape, a lot of unexpected things happen before she even realizes she is in danger and maybe in love with Marko. 
 Some things in Captivated were quite predictable but it didn't bother me much. I was so engrossed in the story that I didn't even think about those things. The plot was really great and the worldbuilding was done very nicely. I loved finding out about the city of Marin and the people who lived there. 
 I loved how determinated Miranda was to escape and to return to her family, even after she realized she has feeling for Marko. She was kidnapped, thrown into a world that only exists in dreams, but she stayed strong and focused on her goal. Marko on the other hand was a great King. He had a lot of stuff to deal with and he always tried to do what is best for his people. Despite his impulsive character, I really liked him in the end. As far as the romance goes, I think it could be done better, but I still enjoyed it. It wasn't an insta love, but maybe a little sterotypical? 
 What got to me the most, is the ending. What a clifhanger! I honestly couldn't believe the book ended the way it did. I know I will be counting days until the next book comes out. 
 All in all, Captivate was a great book with an amazing story development. Maybe there are books placed underwater, but Vanessa Garden's writing brings in a fresh breath and just makes you to fall in love with its characters and the city of Marin.