Breaking Out of Dreams: Book Review: The Deep End of the Sea

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Book Review: The Deep End of the Sea

The Deep End of the Sea by Heather Lyons

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book did something I have wanted to see for a long time, exploring the what ifs behind the story of Medusa, who I have long believed got the short end of the stick in a situation that never should have happened, if you've read Ovid's version of her story. I hadn't read anything by Lyons before this but this book solidified her as one of my "need to read her books" authors. I went off and bought her entire The Collectors' Society series after finishing this book.

My only problem was with the length. I wanted so much more and while the book works, I think it could have easily had another 100 or more pages added to the story. It ended too soon for me. However, I am happy to say that the other books I have of hers are a bit more generous with the page count, and I am slowly making my way through them so they can last just a little longer.

Talented writer with a great sense for stories. I am grateful to have found Heather Lyon's books and hope to read more in the future.

Rating on my Blog Scale: 9 Stars. I've read this several times since I first bought the book. One of my definite favorites.

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Ratings System

1 Star – Sentiment is: BLEH, I want my money back. In fact, I wish someone had warned me before I bought this so I wouldn’t have spent my money in the first place. And now I’m sad about the lost money. There’s nothing good coming out of this, is there?

2 Stars – Sentiment is: Grrr. Phooey. Argh.

3 Stars – Sentiment is: Gah. Could have been worse, right?.... No?.... Damn.

4 Stars – Sentiment is: What happened?? It had all the right starts and then just *kaplooey*

5 Stars – Sentiment is: Well....It was okay and, just *sighs* I WANTED to like it; does that count?

6 Stars – Sentiment is: I liked it well enough; it’s just that simple, really. It was OKAY but then again, when I think about it, I guess that doesn't sound much better.

7 Stars – Sentiment is: Good book, I’ll read the next release and come to a better decision about the work later.

8 Stars – Sentiment is: Great book. I may even love it in the future. As the saying goes, you never read the same book twice.

9 Stars - Sentiment Is: Very, very respectable read. Quite impressive, I assure you.

10 Stars – Sentiment is: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Read this book now! I'll buy you a copy and you'll just have to read it!

Writing Notes

(1) Each book up for review here was either independently bought by the author of this site or borrowed from the local public library.

(2) Every analysis available here was written, researched and evaluated accordingly for graduate work requirements and the completion of an MA in English.

**Extra update: In order to be responsible financially, it's not possible for me to buy every book I want anymore. As a result, my local public library has become my best friend, allowing me the opportunity to still read as many books as I want while ensuring that I'm careful with my finances. I urge my readers, or anyone who stops by this site, to support your library and check out what they have to offer so you can have the chance to read the books you want even when you can't afford them.