"Waterfell" by Amalie Howard presents readers with a refreshing plunge into the depths of a hidden underwater world, blending the enchantment of the sea with the universal struggles of adolescence. Howard introduces us to Nerissa Marin, a sea creature royalty hiding in plain sight among humans, who grapples with her responsibilities beneath the waves and her desires on land.
The allure of "Waterfell" lies in its imaginative concept, where the underwater kingdom of Waterfell is vividly depicted, rich with the majesty and mystery one would hope from an aquatic realm. Howard's portrayal of the oceanic setting is lush and inviting, providing a captivating backdrop to the unfolding drama.
oward's "Waterfell" is a tale well-suited for those who yearn for a story that combines the pains of growing up with the thrill of fantastical escapism.

Waterfall
By Amalie Howard
October 29, 2013

Waterfell is about Nerissa Marin, an imposter in human form. She is waiting for the day that she can reclaim her rightful claim to a stolen kingdom. I had a lot of problems with this one, it was a mermaid book but for most of the book the main character was not even in water. Also Nerissa was one of the most unlikable characters I’ve read in a long time.

Thank you to Harlequin Teen and NetGalley for this review copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

I got accepted to review this book years ago, but unfortunately never got around to reading it. Apologies for this.

This book is both unique and predictable. The premise of the story is a refreshing way to go about having an under-the-sea princess. It is not a mermaid retelling, which is something that needs to be known going into the book.

The book is about one Nerissa Marin, who lives in California with the ocean as her backyard, with her handlers (guardians) and their son. Nerissa is the heir to the throne of Waterfell - having left before her father’s death - located in the Mariana Trench.

Her species are not of the mermaid variety, though some are able to shift between human and sea creature form.

As most stories go, there’s a boy. She isn’t suppose to fall for human males, but...of course.

The plot twists are mostly predictable. Nerissa is goes from being completely mad at someone to forgiving them the next moment - or jumping to conclusions and acting on poorly thought out impulses.

The book was not that bad. Would I recommend the book? If you wanted something supernatural and slightly immature - then yes. I’m stuck between possibly not enjoying the book while also still wanting to continue the series (why is there no third book?!).

So, that would be a 3/5 in star ratings.

This book did not do much for me. The main character, Nerissa, is awfully annoying and I really struggled to enjoy any part of the story.

I enjoyed getting to know Nerissa and her friends and the world she lived in. But please! Can we move on past the boy? Everything was about Lo and how she felt about him or hated him and I know from the first intense stare that he was the son of an enemy. There were some inconsistencies int he story as well (Rissa couldn't cry but later she sobbed and had tears).
Overall, I think the writer is good and a lot of readers will enjoy this series!

*I never got around to reading and reviewing this book. I may do so in the future*

I tried several times to get into this story, but found that I just didn't connect with it.