Daughters of the Sea #3: Lucy

I liked Lucy, and found her world refreshing from her sisters, and yet frustrating with all the rules she had to follow. I feel bad for her and May for both having mother figures such as they do. I would have l Oh to end on a cliffhanger like that! I would have loved for there to have been more on the change Mrs. Snow went through after her discovery. While I enjoyed Phin and Phin and Lucy as a couple, I wished they had had more time to grow with each other instead of diving right into a relationship, though I felt that Lucy meeting her sisters was well paced.

It was a decent read, and now I look forward to a book four to find out what happens now that some know. Jul 15, Cindy rated it it was ok Shelves: I really thought this series had promise, but yet every time I read one of these books I walk away feeling unsatisfied.

When will I learn? My major complaint of a lack of mermaids I both the first and second book is addressed, and we as readers are FINALLY getting the whole picture of what these daughters of the sea are and how they got there, but this series is so painstakingly slow moving. It's like you have to read pages to move a small inch. Without spoiling anything this book is the sam I really thought this series had promise, but yet every time I read one of these books I walk away feeling unsatisfied.

Without spoiling anything this book is the same as the others. I was NOT pleased when a major storyline was introduced to readers with only 20 pages to go. I knew where this was leading, and knew there wasn't time to flesh it out. So that means book 4 yes you read that right will start with pages of fleshing out the plot element introduced in the last 20 pages of this book.

Daughters of the Sea #3: Lucy

So sad to see such a promising series take this path. Apr 22, Nadine Heroux rated it it was amazing. This book, this series, is really good i couldn't stop reading! There she finds HIM omg so romantic and her two sisters. And thats when things start to unfold, secrets revealed, trouble arises, and Lucy is in the thick of it. Aug 23, Lena rated it it was amazing. Apr 16, Mackenzie rated it did not like it Shelves: This book was mentally disturbing. It left me feeling terribly ill. Feb 07, Rachel Reyna rated it it was amazing Shelves: May 05, Melaniemouse rated it liked it. Not as good as the last one, but not a bad book overall if you can stand a massively obnoxious cliff hanger for an ending!

I do appreciate the fact that the three sisters were raised in three different levels in society, so you get to see a similar story retold through different eyes. But this one just plain had too many fancy pants high society people with fancy pants names, who talked about boring fancy pants things. Didn't make for much substance to the story and zero character development. Phin started out as interesting, but there was so little of him after the first encounter or two that it was hard to keep his momentum going.

The book did lack the goofy attempts at imagery that plagued the other two, especially the first one, which was nice, but there was one line in particular that was clearly proof that my suspicion about them not being proofread was probably accurate on some level pg. So here's the biggest problem: That is seriously how the book ended??? If these books were more popular, she probably would have gotten hate mail.

And while the case was built for the mom wanting to essentially disown the daughter because of her aversion to those who were not "her kind," I think murder was a bit beyond her. She was a preacher's wife her whole life, why was she suddenly capable of murder? I know she was obsessed with being "in the thick," but Also, I feel like in all three books, their boyfriends sure put the moves on awfully quick - like, the first time they ever talk to each other alone. I would've thought that "gentlemen" in that age had a greater sense of propriety, but these guys all got to the making out pretty darn quick.

Maybe I'm confusing this age with Regency period novels, where it takes them forever to confess their feelings. I don't feel this was a flaw with the books, just a general observation. So now I'm gonna have to track down the fourth book, because my library system doesn't carry the fourth book for some reason. I've read a couple reviews, and some suggest that it doesn't all resolve very neatly at the end of the fourth novel, so I'm hoping I'm not left wanting! This series has been fun, for the most part; I hope 4 leaves me with a good taste in my mouth.

Jan 17, Luminea rated it liked it Shelves: Hmmm I have mixed feelings about this third book in the series. First of all, I wished there was more about Lucy and Phin's budding relationship, but the author had to devote a lot of time weaving together Lucy's story with Hannah and May's. Although I wanted to learn more about Lucy, at the same time I wished there was more about the other sisters as well.

What had happened since Hugh found out May was a mermaid? If Stannish used to be mer himself, why hasn't Hannah asked him more about the mer Hmmm I have mixed feelings about this third book in the series. If Stannish used to be mer himself, why hasn't Hannah asked him more about the mer people and how that world operates? There just seemed to be so much missing for me.

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I suppose I have to accept that this is a YA novel and only so much information can be crammed into double-spaced pages. I did like to see a few more characters of the upper class who were not snobs and saw beyond the limits of social structure Gus, Muffy. Like Ettie, they are a breath of fresh air to the other characters who are so caught up in themselves and their lives of privilege.

I have to say I was quite shocked though by such a quick change of heart in Lucy's adopted mother when she found out that she was a mer. Even though Marjorie was such a social climber, determined to use her daughter to gain status and wealth for the whole family, I thought she really did love Lucy. Even though it made for a good plot twist, it was a bit hard to believe that Marjorie would go to such extremes to protect her daughter's reputation by murdering the duke, and then decide to frame Lucy for it after she discovered that Lucy is a mermaid.

Also, a minor complaint I hate being left with a cliffhanger when the final book hasn't even been published! I probably would have waited to read the series if I knew it wasn't complete yet. I can only blame myself for this though, not the author. Lucy is a continuation of the Daughters of The Sea series, but as with the second book, it starts with Lucy's story before Hannah and May eventually get pulled within as well. Lucy is a girl with artistic talents and have a great fascination with the sea - much like her two mer-sisters. Her father is a minister, and her mother is a vain, snobbish woman whose ultimate goal is to find Lucy the perfect husband.

However, Lucy falls for someone else instead - someone who has no social standing, yet s Lucy is a continuation of the Daughters of The Sea series, but as with the second book, it starts with Lucy's story before Hannah and May eventually get pulled within as well. However, Lucy falls for someone else instead - someone who has no social standing, yet shares her love for the sea. I have mixed feelings for this book. I started reading this with much anticipation, as I hoped things will finally be resolved, whether or not the sisters decide to live on land or in the sea.

It started out fine - with Kathryn Lasky's trademark smooth, dreamy writing style, and I was excited to fine out more about Lucy.

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However, towards the end of the story, Lasky inserted a plot twist which I totally didn't see coming, but it was rather silly. I mean, the motives were too shallow, and I couldn't see the point behind all the drama and fuss. And the story of the three sisters were never given a decent ending. I'm wondering if this is one of the author's habits? Without any conclusion or further explanation? That's just plain weird. Overall, Lucy is a fairly decent book, though I personally thought that it should have been better. I wished to see the respective conclusions for the sisters' star-crossed romance.

Will they forsake their love to embrace their true self or sacrifice their special bond with the sea to unite with their loved ones?

Lucy (Daughters of the Sea, #3) by Kathryn Lasky

And how will Lucy's story end? Feb 23, Kay Carman rated it really liked it Shelves: When I started this book a few days ago, I wondered what it was about it that had made me placed it on hold. Maybe it was the fact that Lucy, the main character, was a minister's daughter. I'm always on the lookout for new J and YA novels that portray religion, so I thought perhaps that was why.

Then the possibility of her being a selkie came into the storytime and I thought, "Oh, I bet that was it. Bar Harbor When I started this book a few days ago, I wondered what it was about it that had made me placed it on hold. Bar Harbor is a town I loved and hope to visit again someday. Lucy is actually number three in the series so I've placed one and two on hold to get up to speed on the three most important characters Lucy was a cliff-hanger, so I'll be looking for number four to come along, probably next year.

Set in , Lucy accompanies her parents to Bar Harbor for the "season" where her father has the prestigious assignment of occupying the pulpit and preaching to the wealthy New York families who summer there. Her adoptive mother is anxious that Lucy make the right connections and attract the attention of a rich beau.

Lucy, however, is mostly attracted by the sea, and a local ship builder. Her social-climbing mother will stop at nothing to prevent her family from being "cut" by the socialites, and when she discovers that Lucy has "crossed over", or discovered that she is mer, she is even willing to sacrifice her daughter. The Daughters of the Sea books have become the best young adult mermaid series out of many. Merpeople have been popping up in YA crazy, but Lasky consistently writes the best of it.

With this third addition to the series, we return to the world that has already seen Hannah and May, and introduces Lucy, the final sister in the trio. The best aspect of this book is that we visit the previous sisters as well, even before they all come together. It gives the story a very connected feel and it's new a The Daughters of the Sea books have become the best young adult mermaid series out of many.

It gives the story a very connected feel and it's new and familiar at the same time. By now, readers have gotten the general feel of the novel, so some of the key points aren't new to us. However, Lasky changes it up with the high class settings, the new characters, and the mix of the old. Kathryn has researched her time period well. Every book has focused on a different class of life in Each are different and unique, but as I said, feel very connected.

Everything is well thought out and planned. The only problem I had was the pacing. Some of the chapters felt slow, but the author made up for it very well in the next round. Altogether, May is probably the seminal book in the series I recommend reading it before Hannah but Lucy holds up well to the brilliance of the first two.

Highly suggested for readers of all ages. Sep 10, Madison Griffith rated it it was amazing. This is a book about a girl named Lucy. Lucy is unhappy with her life in New York. Lucy feels lost until they travel to an island so her father can work a better job. Lucy suddenly feels at home and at peace, but now she has to find out why. I loved the characters and the setting. The setting molds the entire story. The style and accents really add to the setting. I love the climax and the story.

Its background adds suspense and builds the boo This is a book about a girl named Lucy. Its background adds suspense and builds the book up. This book reminds me of a song. It also reminds me of the first two books in the series Hannah and May. They are all about the sea and discovering yourself.

They are all similar to each other. I really liked this book. I would recommend it to science fiction and mystery fans. It is book three in a series. The other two books are Hannah and May. It is a good series. This book is my favorite so far. Nov 15, Maciej rated it it was amazing. Well, as usual Mrs. Lasky provides us with exhilarating story that uses mermaid theme as a device to introduce us to women's struggle for recognition at the beginning of previous century.

Just as "Hannah" portrayed lower class misery and "May" middle-class problems, "Lucy" explores the issues concerning upper echelons of American society. Teenage Lucy travels with her Foster parents to seaside resort with clear intention of her legal guardians to find a perfect match.

What she finds there, thoug Well, as usual Mrs. What she finds there, though, is not only a wealthy aristocrat seemingly interested in her, but also the truth about her origin, long-lost family, love and Her books do possess tremendous educational value for children and also to adults. Her books both provide us with rich description of former epoch but also explain the motives and values of both past and present. After read we learn something about belle epoque -both why it was the way it was and why we abandoned its values.

Apr 15, Rosalyn Eves rated it liked it. This is probably more like a 2. In this story, Lucy chafes against the social restraints of her upper-class life and her parents' relentless ambitions her father is a clergyman who'd like to become bishop; both her parents would like to see her married into a wealthy family. When her father's work takes them to Maine for the summer, Lucy falls in love with the sea, begins to fall for a totally unsuitable shipbuilder, and discovers that she's not entirely human, but mer.

I had a hard time getting into this book, although the writing was fine. The characters felt a little shallow to me, and towards the end the plot takes a twist that struck me as, frankly, a little silly and over-dramatic.

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Feb 08, Vanja rated it really liked it. Ok, so I read this book when i was like, eight. I searched every library, website, and bookclub, and i did NOT see any indication that a fourth book was coming out Now, you gotta understand that when i was eight i did not know that goodreads existed, and so i was left in the dark as to whether there is a next book or not.

After i finished the book, I was enraged that the WHOLE series ended on a stupid cliffhanger, and thus forced myself not to think about the series because it would end in tear Ok, so I read this book when i was like, eight. After i finished the book, I was enraged that the WHOLE series ended on a stupid cliffhanger, and thus forced myself not to think about the series because it would end in tears. Then i found out there was a second book!! Where was this when i was going through a book-breakup?

I just wished i'd realized there was more before i forgot the whole storyline. I was a stupid eight year old. Aug 07, Linnae rated it it was ok Shelves: So apparently I skipped the middle one. Not to worry--I don't think I missed much. Like her other two sisters, Lucy doesn't find out she's a mermaid until she's close to the ocean.

Her ambitious, social-climbing adopted mother has all kinds of ideas for Lucy's future. The old Lucy would have gone along and tried to please her mom, but she's gotten feisty since discovering her fishy side. So she starts talking back, sneaking around a bit, and gasp falls in love with a local ship-builder, rath So apparently I skipped the middle one. Her minister father is pleased to preside over such a prestigious congregation, and his social-climbing wife is ecstatic at the chance to find a rich husband for her daughter.

Yet Lucy wants nothing to do with the Bar Harbor social scene; she's simply excited to spend the summer by the sea, watching the waves from her favorite spot on the cliff. Despite having never gone swimming, Lucy feels an intense connection to the ocean, and meets a handsome ship-builder who shows Lucy a world she's never known, yet somehow always longed for. However, her mother will stop at nothing to keep Lucy and the ship builder apart, even if it means throwing Lucy into the arms of a wealthy man with a dangerous secret.

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