OF POSEIDON gets many mixed reviews. Looking through them on Goodreads I found the majority being four/five stars or just one. I am on the four stars side, I enjoyed the novel's strengths far more than I opposed its weaknesses. 
 Yes, a character dies near the beginning of the novel. Was it necessary? Maybe not, but at least the main character was visibly shaken up about it for awhile and even through the rest of the novel. It was dealt with in a fairly realistic manner. 
 Yes, some may call the romance "insta-love," but as one of the strongest anti-insta-love supporters, I can say it didn't bother me. It wasn't falling head over heels for the person and wanting to die for them, the definition that made insta-love what it is, but a tingly feeling. In real life you are going to tell me you don't get butterflies in your stomach when talking to an attractive, smart, funny, girl/guy? Her feelings for him didn't really start until they got to know each other more anyway. 
 But this is just my opinion on the matter. I can see some automatically judging the book when first reading it. You really shouldn't, if you are like me, you will find so many this things to love about this novel if you just give it a chance. 
 The humor is what really made this for me-and the characters. Especially Emma's mother. Disappearing not caring parents are abundant in young adult fiction, I doubt anyone could argue Emma's mom didn't assume a realistic parenting role. I really liked the twist at the end, too! 
 Here are some of my favorite quotes: 
 'Oh, and I need to known where Jersey is and if I have enough money to buy it.' 
 (Galen, page 29) 
 I love how naive he is to the human world. 
 'How about a rain check?' 
 She smiles, but I know it's not real because it doesn't crinkle her eyes. 'Sure. Some other time.' 
 I nod and grab my car keys. Before I flip the light on in the grage, she's behind me, tugging on my backpack. 
 'You want to go to school? Fine. But you're not driving. Give me the key.' 
 'I'm okay, Mom, really. I'll see you tonight.' I plant a quick kiss on her cheek and turn to the door again. 
 'That's nice. Give it to me.' She holds out her hand. 
 I clench the key in my fist. 'You practically shoved that car down my throat Monday, and now youre taking the key. What did I do?' 
 'What did you do? Well, for starters, you used your face to stop a cafeteria door from swinging open.' 
 (Page 60) 
 This is definitely one if my favorite mermaid novels. Unlike TEMPEST RISING, it is realistic (for a fantasy) and it has some of the best humor in any novel I've read. I'll be reading the sequel. 
 Review originally posted at Readers In Wonderland