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Reviewed by Michelle Randall for Readers' Favorite
Journey back to a historical time with pirate lore, Regency romance, rules of court, and proper society. Brinn Fairchild hates it all, she doesn't want to be presented at court, attend balls, and act like she doesn't have a brain. Of course her mother doesn't agree, but then again, her mother has been hiding some secrets of her own. The Mermaid and the Treasure of the Bay is the story of the summer that the Fairchild family comes back to the small oceanside village of Nyar Kaad. For her mother and sister, this is just a short visit, but for Brinn, this is her last chance to find a way to stay, to convince her mother that she doesn't belong in Adaria. Maybe the legend of the pirate captain John Tharaid, who is credited with founding the area and is said to have buried a huge treasure in the bay, is just what she needs. Author A. Algeri blends historical and fantasy elements together into a story full of secrets, mystery, and discovery.
The Mermaid and the Treasure of the Bay is a complex story of a historical time period, yet set in a total fantasy setting, with secrets and mystery, proper society, and rebellion. It is so well written and engaging, you just keep reading until you finish. Author A. Algeri does a wonderful job balancing the different dynamics of the various genres. Another layer in this story is the interaction between Brinn and her mother. Brinn wants to embrace life and intelligence, living for herself, and her mother is all about reputation and society, following the proper rules and living above reproach. It's an amazingly complex story in so many different ways.
