--- title: "Reading Everywhere" url: https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/11/book-review-between-sea-and-sky-by description: "Read the latest information and articles from Reading Everywhere." --- # Reading Everywhere Children's and YA book reviews. Library stuff. Possible overuse of the word AWESOME! ## Wednesday, November 2, 2011 ### Book Review: Between the Sea and Sky, by Jaclyn Dolamore Dolamore, Jaclyn. Between the Sea and Sky . 240 p. Bloomsbury. 2011. Hardcover $16.99. ISBN 9781599904344. Ahhh, this book is just what I want out of a mermaid book. It's solid fantasy, as opposed to paranormal romance, taking place in an old-fashioned alternate-world Italy. Esmerine, a mermaid and newly appointed siren, uses her ability to form human legs when she goes above the water's surface to search for her older sister, who has gone missing. The only person she can turn to for help is Alandare, a winged boy, her childhood best friend... and perhaps more than that. Detailed fashion descriptions, charming dialogue, and rich and imaginative worldbuilding all add up to a lovely read. Esmerine is a strong character with a lot of determination, and the gradually blossoming romance between her and Alandare is enchanting. And a there's a bookshop! The bookshop scenes will bring a smile to any book lover's face-- Alandare is hilariously snobbish about his customers' reading choices. In contrast, Esmerine turns out to be delightfully skillful at recommending a good read, and it's adorable. Oh, and for anyone suffering from sequel-itis with all the trilogies out there these days, you'll be glad to note that this book stands satisfyingly alone. We have a [great interview with Jackie at Authors are ROCKSTARS!](http://www.authorsarerockstars.com/2011/10/october-mini-edition-interview-with.html) , so be sure to give it a listen, and pick up her books if you haven't already. Posted by [Allison](http://www.blogger.com/profile/06628530227439660832) at [8:00 AM](https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/11/book-review-between-sea-and-sky-by.html) Labels: [fantasy](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/fantasy) , [review](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/review) [Newer Post](https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/11/book-recommendation-monster-calls-by.html) [Older Post](https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/10/wee-rant-for-halloween-i-see-dead.html) [Home](https://readingeverywhere.com/) Subscribe to: [Post Comments (Atom)](https://readingeverywhere.com/feeds/2964438075276822170/comments/default) ## About Me **[Allison](http://www.blogger.com/profile/06628530227439660832)**: I'm a teen services librarian and mom of two, reading anywhere and everywhere when I can grab a spare moment! I love connecting kids and teens to awesome books, and enjoy keeping up with the latest titles so I can pass along my favorite recommendations to young readers. 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