While I absolutely adore mermaid books, finding a good one seems like it is getting harder and harder. After being burned a few times, I decided to approach Monstrous Beauty hesitantly. Don't get my hopes up too high. Don't be afraid to give up if you have to. Unlike most other mermaid books, Monstrous Beauty reads more like a historical tale than a contemporary one. Fama introduces readers to two main characters: Hester, in the present, and Syrenka, in the past. Both characters tales are interwoven through out the book, giving readers a better understanding of the big picture. […]