Reviews

Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant

coltenb's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

bluejaybooks's review

Finally got around to reading the novella prequel to one of my favorite books. It's also the perfect time of year for horror. The only thing that could make it better is a sequel to the full length novel ;)

klparmley's review

4.0

THAT's what I expect from mermaids.

juliealmeida's review against another edition

4.0

If you haven't read either this or Into the Drowning Deep, I would recommend starting with the longer novel, even if it's chronologically inverted. I liked Rolling in the Deep a lot, but it spoils something that is revealed towards the end of Into the Drowning Deep in a much more spectacular way.

It's unfair to compare but of course the longer novel is more suspenseful and thrilling. This one is a lot of fun, but more as a companion to the other book.

tishywishy's review

3.0

It's been a while since I've read a novella so I was a elated to be flying through a book but sad to feel it coming to an end so quickly. For 120+ pages, I had a great respect for the captain, started to feel my heart strings pluck for the performing "mermaids", and I appreciated the lack of flattery for the true mermaids aka no gorgeous flowing hair, shell style bras, etc. Mira made them sound realistic, at least how close they might actually be if they were to exist. My only complaint would be that I wish there was more details on the crews final moments, especially the "boss" level.

reading_beyond_the_book_cover's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.0

Unfortunately this novella didn’t work for me. Nothing happened until the end of the story and I found myself checking out or disassociating a lot while listening to the audiobook. 

I may try another book by Mira Grant, just maybe not a novella.

This was background noise for me. 🤷🏽‍♀️

lady_luckless's review against another edition

5.0

You go into this story knowing there are no survivors and yet the tension leading up to the cataclysm is still palpable. Incredibly well written and haunting. I can’t wait to start the full novel that follows this novella.

cth123's review against another edition

dark tense

4.0

barmyjen's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 A short story providing a prequel to Into The Drowning Deep. A fun and interesting take on mermaids, and I look forward to reading the next book. The narrator does a good job of telling the tale.

damarareads's review

4.0

for sure intrigued to see where into the drowning deep goes.