A few of my students have picked up this title and shown some real interest, so I gave it a shot. While I am normally not into ocean fantasies, this tale of two siblings who are called by the sea was intriguing. The story opens with a loving family, and a father who is too connected to the sea. When he disappears, his two children refuse to believe he is dead. After they both meet Mer people and spend hours with them underwater, their belief that their father is alive and with the Mer somewhere is heightened. When one of the Mer sacred places is threatened by divers, the two children must choose between saving humans or siding with Mer people. Their choice -- and the continued call of the sea -- lead to an ending that, while satisfying, leaves many openings for continuation. It is, after all, the beginning of a trilogy. I may just have to invest in the other two books.
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