Even though I am from South Africa, I haven't really been keeping up to date with South African authors. After joining a local Facebook book club this has changed drastically and I've found some local authors that have taken a very big place in my heart and my bookshelves. I originally asked for an ARC from the author but a couple chapters in decided to purchase the book from Amazon.
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Hushed is a modern day Little Mermaid retelling, and believe me, Joanne had me hook, line and sinker from the beginning. She pulls you in from the first words, the characters are loveable with a couple who stand out, the eccentric grandmother was probably one of my favourites
The story is any fangirls’ dream, Joanne writes it in such a way that it doesn’t come across as fan fiction.
Throughout the book, you not only learn more about the characters but also about some serious environmental issues. I especially enjoyed all the referrals to local spots in and around Cape Town, it took me back to my last holiday there. There was also a line about a lion in Africa that made me think back to all my American penpals, who always thought we had pet lions.
There were elements that reminded me of the Disney version of Little Mermaid and this has now given me a craving to watch it as soon as possible.
Joanne MacGregor’s writing is wonderful and she is definitely one of my “Will buy no matter what” writers.
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