🧜🏼♀️Must read Mermaid Horror🌊
Sooo I guess I’m not the only one who loves mermaid horror 🤣 I wanted to share my new to-be-read list of some crazy books I found. I can’t read fast enough, but I couldn’t not share these in case any of you lovely people want to dive into a new book ;)
( this first one I am very interested in and have had it on my list for a while, they all sound good though. I just ordered these from thrift books, so soon I will post again when I have them in hand lol. )
Are any of these going on your tbr list??
🌊1. The Deep by Rivers Solomon
(This is taken from the back description because it describes it best imo)
“Yetu holds the memories for her people—water-dwelling descendants of pregnant African slave women thrown overboard by slave owners—who live idyllic lives in the deep. Their past, too traumatic to be remembered regularly is forgotten by everyone, save one—the historian. This demanding role has been bestowed on Yetu.
Yetu remembers for everyone, and the memories, painful and wonderful, traumatic and terrible and miraculous, are destroying her. And so, she flees to the surface escaping the memories, the expectations, and the responsibilities—and discovers a world her people left behind long ago.
Yetu will learn more than she ever expected about her own past—and about the future of her people. If they are all to survive, they’ll need to reclaim the memories, reclaim their identity—and own who they really are.”
🌊2. Into The Drowning Deep by Mira Grant -
when a crew doing a mocumentary on mermaids in a deep ocean trench has their mission go wrong, and missing, we follow a new team who are now not so sure the fables merfolk are just from legend. Following a girl who also lost her sister to the previous trip, the new crew is about to find out what really lives in the deep trench.
🌊3. The drowning girl- a fictional memoir of a girl who comes into contact with a mermaid hitchhiker. She is an unreliable narrator though who struggles with trusting her own memories and mental illness.
🌊4. Swim by Faryl - this book was kinda hard to find, as of now I can only find it on amazon so I’m waiting to get it because I’d prefer to support a local book shop. Regardless this book sounds so interesting
(this is also clipped from the description)
“You could’ve been a star.”
Dr. Alton Silas, the owner of a failing public aquarium, accidentally stumbles upon the greatest zoological discovery of the new century.
“You could’ve been something special.”
Pisciviri sila, the Silas merman, a primal, humanoid, deep-sea creature with a disturbing secret.
“You were something special.”
Against all odds, Silas’s new exhibit fails. The merman refuses to appear before the public, except to scare and try to attack those who linger too long.
But as young marine biologist Dr. Sean Morgan is about to find out, this is the least of the aquarium staff’s worries…
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I have a few recommendations for non horror mermaid books too if this genre is not your cup of tea. I’ll most likely make another post soon about those
Okay, fellow bookworms, let's talk about something truly unique and terrifying: mermaid horror! There's just something so captivating about taking the ethereal beauty of mermaids and twisting it into something truly monstrous. It's that clash of myth and nightmare that keeps me coming back for more. We've all grown up with the fairy tales, but what if those beautiful creatures lurking in the deep waters were actually agents of terror? For me, the allure of mermaid horror books lies in their ability to tap into primal fears: the unknown depths of the ocean, the vulnerability of humanity against powerful natural forces, and the disturbing idea that beauty can hide something truly sinister. These stories aren't just about scary fish-people; they often delve into complex themes that resonate long after you've closed the book. Take 'The Deep,' for instance. It's not just a creature feature; it plunges into profound societal trauma and the immense weight of history, exploring a unique merfolk society grappling with ancestral memories. It's a haunting and unsettling read that sticks with you, making you ponder the cost of memory. Then you have 'Into The Drowning Deep,' which is pure, adrenaline-pumping creature horror. Imagine a documentary crew venturing into the deep waters, convinced they'll find mermaids, only to discover a far more ancient and terrifying presence. It’s less about pretty tails and more about sharp teeth and primal fear, a true nail-biter that questions what really lies beneath. And let's not forget 'The Drowning Girl,' which offers a more psychological horror experience. The unreliable narrator's struggle with her perception of reality, especially after encountering a potential hitchhiking siren, makes you question everything. Is it real? Is it madness? That's the chilling part – the horror comes from within and without. Or consider 'Swim,' where a struggling aquarium owner discovers a rare merman. But this isn't a friendly aquatic companion; this is a primal, dangerous entity. The horror isn't just external; it's about human greed, obsession, and the dangerous consequences of disturbing what's best left undisturbed. When I'm hunting for new mermaid horror books, I look for a few things. First, how unique is the take on merfolk? Is it folklore-based, scientific, or something entirely new? Second, what kind of horror is it? Psychological dread, body horror, jump scares, or cosmic terror? Knowing what you're in the mood for helps a lot. Finally, I always check reviews for atmosphere – does it genuinely make you feel like you're lost at sea with something lurking beneath? This genre is surprisingly rich and varied, offering so much more than just scary fish-people. It tackles themes of environmentalism, trauma, isolation, and the unknown depths of humanity itself. So, if you haven't dared to swim into these waters yet, I highly recommend picking up one of these titles. You might just find your new favorite subgenre of horror!
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