Into the Drowning Deep

This book is everything I wanted! Killer Mermaids, Check. Bisexual and Gay character, Check. Disabled yet very capable and intelligent characters, Check and Check.

Not to mention this just hits my own worse fears of being closed in my water or underground. So anything with those themes makes me super uncomfortable.

I felt like all the characters were real and fleshed out which is impressive for a large cast like this one. I liked the science and the twist at the end. Moreover, I enjoyed the themes of the book. You look at and question our conservation efforts and how we treat the planet, you look at the dangerous lines between curiosity and stupidity, and you question the need for understanding over revenge.

I enjoyed the style as well. You get quotes from the characters, news clippings, and blogs at the beginning of some of the chapters. Which adds to the mockumentary vibes.

It was just a book that made me happy. I'm excited to read more from Mira/Seanan soon!