Waterfire Saga, Book One Deep Blue (Waterfire Saga, Book One) (Waterfire Saga, 1) Paperback – May 5, 2015

Heartbreak. Betrayal. Deceit.. I couldn’t put this book down. Dive into the deepest darkest story you’ve ever read💙.

My daughter loves mermaids. When she DEEP BLUE by Jennifer Donnelly, she asked me to get it for her. I did. She read it (the first in a series), then wanted the second, ROGUE WAVE. I ordered it. And when I gave it to her, she handed me, DEEP BLUE, and asked, "Don't you want to read this one?" Truth was, I didn't. I am so glad I did. I would have missed out on some amazing story telling.Let me start with complimenting author Jennifer Donnelly. The narrative never broke mermaid narrative, from descriptions, metaphors and similes. Every detail was somehow underwater related, and seemed to have been written effortlessly. I am sure the writing was complicated. That is the mark of a pro (or pro editing team). One example was, that was sore "like a hook through the mouth."In this taut novel, (339 pages, includes 10 pages of necessary glossary words), Donnelly tells an almost clean, YA underwater Game of Thrones-mermaid style tale. It is complicated enough to make writing an engaging review difficult.As the Princepassa (princesses), Serafina tries not to let nightmares get to her. It is a big day. After performing a Songspell in front of all of Miromaran, she will take her betrothal to the next level and become officially engaged to Mahdi. The union of these young mermaids is coordinated to join two kingdoms, creating a unification that will make other kingdoms think twice about ever attacking either one.That is the plan. However, breaking a long-time treaty, the Ondalina launch a surprise and devastatingly deadly attack. Serafina and Mahdi's cousin, Neela, escape the immediate danger of the battle on Serefina's kingdom, Instead, they find themselves engulfed in a dangerous adventure that makes war seem more like ripple from a pebble dropped into a pond.The nightmares might be more of a foreshadowing. Serafina isn't the only mermaid having the dreams. Neela is, too. As are four other mermaids. Order of the Iele (Mermaid witches) is calling to them for help, drawing the six mysteriously together.War is one thing. The Iele require six talismans to prevent the monster responsible for the sinking of Atlantas. The talisman's have been scattered across the oceans. No one knows where they are. Not even the Iele. Even with the magical objects, the six mermaids working together might not be able to defeat the Abbadon --a beast that has once been defeated and caged in Antarctica. But without the talismans, they know they NEVER will.The action is non-stop. The danger is constant. There is no shortage of tension, or formidable enemies. From dark plot lines, to unexpected turn, after turn, after turn, DEEP BLUE was impressively gripping. I am now urging my daughter to hurry and finish ROGUE WAVE, because I want to read it next!Phillip TomassoAuthor of Damn the Dead andYoung Blood: The Nightbreed Saga

I am unable to rate this book because it is part of a series and it’s a gift for my teenage granddaughter. Apparently, she loves the books so I am sure she will be happy to get it.

I've been meaning to read this book for quite some time though was easily distracted with other books. From the first page I was hooked and found myself lost in the Serefina's world. She's a mermaid princess who is the reluctant heiress to the throne of Miromara. She's been schooled and shaped her whole life for the role of Regina, working hard to be someone that her Mother and people could be proud of. On the day of her coronation, tragedy strikes and she finds herself fleeing for her life with her best friend Neela and most of the people Serena has known have either been killed or lost. With Serena's Mom's words and a dream all that guides them, they go on an adventure that will reveal a prophesy which will rock both of their worlds and those of four others. The origins of their kind has a much deeper meaning than they've been led to believe and these six women are the key to helping save their kind.This was one of the best mermaid books I've read in quite some time. Though some of the vocabulary was confusing, I loved how Jennifer included a glossary to help things make sense. Her world under the ocean is beautiful, mysterious and magic. It reminded me of the world that I first was curious about as a little girl after watching Ariel sing and swim her fins off too, even though she wanted to see land more than her own watery home. I loved the mixture of Mer and the concept of them originating from Atlantis. Both are subjects that I love reading about. I am looking forward to reading more about The Realms of the Mer, the twist of Atlantis, and where the Prophesy may lead six very reluctant mermaids.My only complaint is that this book ended on a cliffhanger and the second book is alas not available at my local store. Thank goodness for ebooks! I can't wait to continue reading this fascinating saga.

It was an amazing story that has action, adventure, friendship, trust, and a little bit of romance. this was one of the best books I have ever red

Deep Blue, written by Jennifer Donnelly in 2014, is a fictional book about courage and hope. Serafina is the principessa of Miromara and is about to become Regina but there is an attack on her crowning ceremony. Neela is Matali’s principessa and is in Miromara to see her best friend’s crowning, Serafina’s. The girls escape and journey to find merpeople to help them take back their realm but, on their journey, they both share that they had the same dream of the River Witches calling out to them as well as 4 other mermaids. All 6 of the mermaids that were summoned by the River Witches are direct descendants from the mer-world’s most powerful mages. They go to the River Olt and learn more about why they were called for. I believe that if you like the ocean or mermaids or fictional books about underwater human life, then yes it will be a very good book that you would enjoy reading and maybe the whole series. Some other interests in books like these might be the rest of the series (Rogue Wave, Dark Tide, and Sea Spell), The Tail of Emily Windsnap, and Siren.

Me gusta mucho la lectura ciencia ficción.

It's one of the best books in the series of WaterFire Saga. I really enjoyed reading this book and the series. I spent nights reading and going over my bedtime. I hope everyone else enjoys this book!

Percy Jackson Meets Harry Potter but in Mermaid world. Intricate and vivid descriptions and characterisations with a good pace story line once it gets going after a slightly slow first 3 chapters and couldn't then put it down! This first book of the Saga ended on a cliffhanger with the prologue and the first few pages of the 2nd Book in the Saga (Rogue Wave), which literally picks up where this book ends. Thanks to Amazon Prime, only had to wait a day before 2nd book arrived so I can re-immerse myself back in this magical & action-filled fantasy world.

Hi this series I have ordered for my daughter n she is extremely happy to recive it. Thank you. :)

Il es super bien lu et l'auteur a un langage très clair et facilement compréhensible de plus tout est en action, on ne s'ennui pas une seconde et comme l'image le montre c'est l'histoire d'une sirène de plus de 16 ans; Dommage qu'il soit en cd car je déteste les cds. J'espère sincèrement qu'on aura le plaisir très bien tôt d'avoir toute la série complète en MP3, car si c'est le cas je rachèterais avec plaisir le tome 1. J'ai bien l'intention de les acheter en français dès qu'ils sortiront en poche.