** spoiler alert ** 
 I don't think it was as good as the first book. That being said, it was still good. The plot of this books comes across as rather cliche, but it works. 
 The romance in this book, I don't think should be looked at so seriously, I suppose. Take it for what it is, don't expect it to end happy. I never did and looking at it through that lens allowed me to see that the author never intended for the relationship to he perfect. It was flawed in the way that many first romances are. Expecting it to be more mature or developed is setting yourself to dislike the whole thing. I will admit I did not like Dorian at all. But he wasn't a bad character, just selfish person. I'm intrigued as to where this story will go. What intrigues me even more is how all the mermaids seem to be straight. This review possibly makes no sense but I'm dead on my feet and in need of sleep. Maybe one day I'll edit this and make sure it makes sense. Maybe not.