Here is a beautiful tale that blends and twists the unique elements of an origin story and a retelling into one. While Henning‘s novel subtly incorporates many elements from Hans Christian Andersen‘s “The Little Mermaid," she twists and molds these details into new shapes that form a story that takes on a life of its own and sweetly whispers notes of love, betrayal, and tragedy into your ear. Billie Fulford-Brown did a splendid job." - Constance