5 out of 5 stars
TEARS OF THE SEA is a fantastical story, the likes of which I
have never read before!
Perdita was once a woman who dreamt of true love but the
evil warlock, Forwin insists such love does not exist. Entering into a bargain
with him, Perdita’s world is shattered when her beloved proves Forwin’s words
true. Now cursed to swim the oceans as a mermaid, Perdita is given an
opportunity every ten years to seek out this true love she so believes in. But after three hundred years, her hope is
dwindling. Until she meets Savion. A man
of exemplary noble character, Perdita is convinced he will be the one to break
her curse. But Savion is not taken with
her seductions. Perdita does everything
she can conjure up to make Savion fall in love with her. And though she feels his love, he does not concede
to her immoral ways.
Savion in many ways is under his own curse. Separated from his father and his kingdom,
Savion goes about doing good, knowing one day he and his father will be
reunited. A gifted man who is led by an
amulet and his heart, he goes to those in need and provides them with justice
and care. When Savion meets Perdita, he
is drawn to her, but is exasperated all the same. A siren who wishes to entangle him, he does
his best to keep her safe but not give into her sensual behavior. He knows there is more to Perdita, and doesn’t
understand why she is so willingly gives herself to men. He sees the good in her, but unfortunately,
that good is buried under layers of conniving and deceit.
Perdita and Savion’s story is an allegory of Christ and those
who are lost. The more you read, the
more you pick up on the subtleties Ms. Tyndall as woven into this unique love
story. This is a slight departure from
MaryLu’s other novels. Though she stays
true to her passion for adventure on the high seas, she creates a world of
fantasy that quickly draws you in. I am
not a reader of fantasy or Sci-fi, but I am a fan of Ms. Tyndall, so I was
willing to read outside my genre. I must
say, I am glad I did. I truly enjoyed
both the story of Perdita and Savion, and the reminder that Christ loves us in
spite of ourselves.. TEARS OF THE SEA is a cross
between Narnia and the Little Mermaid with a rich undertow of love, redemption,
and sacrifice.
TEARS OF THE SEA is a page-turner for sure!
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