When We Believed in Mermaids

At this point, I'm picking up books to read without even knowing what they're about. As long as someone has recommended it and it has enough stars on goodreads.com, I'm in. That's what got Barbara O'Neal's When We Believed in Mermaids in my hand. Unlike most of my reading, this was an old-fashioned print book. And I adored the cover. It brought back wonderful memories of the times when I was little and used to play mermaid with my cousin at the Dinner Key pool in Miami.

I'm happy to report that When We Believed in Mermaids was pretty much a feel good read for me. Yes, some of the problems that the family faced seemed to have been resolved too easily. But that felt good. Yes, there were some icky parts. What can I say?

When We Believed in Mermaids is the story of a family broken by tragedy. They face their demons, they chase the truth, and I can't tell you any more without spoiling it for you.