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Forgive My Fins audiobook

  • By: Tera Lynn Childs
  • Narrator: Emily Bauer
  • Length: 7 hours 39 minutes
  • Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
  • Publish date: July 03, 2012
  • Language: English
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Forgive My Fins Audiobook Summary

Unrequited love is hard enough when you’re a normal teenage girl, but for mermaid Lily Sanderson, there’s no such thing as a simple crush.

Lily has a secret, and it’s not her huge crush on gorgeous swimming god Brody Bennett, who makes her heart beat flipper-fast. Lily’s mermaid identity is a secret that can’t get out, since she’s not just any mermaid–she’s a Thalassinian princess.

When she discovered three years ago that her mother was actually a human, Lily finally realized why she didn’t feel quite at home in Thalassinia, and she’s been going to Seaview High ever since.

Living on land has its problems–like her obnoxious biker-boy neighbor, Quince Fletcher–but it has that one major perk: Brody. The problem is, mermaids aren’t really the casual dating type–when they bond, it’s for life.

When Lily’s attempt to win Brody’s love leads to a case of mistaken identity, she finds out, quick as a tailfin flick, that happily ever after never sails quite as smoothly as you planned.

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Forgive My Fins Audiobook Narrator

Emily Bauer is the narrator of Forgive My Fins audiobook that was written by Tera Lynn Childs

Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning author of several books for teens, including the first two books in the Sweet Venom series, the mermaid romances Forgive My Fins, Fins Are Forever, and Just for Fins, as well as another mythology-inspired series, including Oh. My. Gods. and Goddess Boot Camp. Although Tera always dreamed of discovering a secret twin (or triplet), she is sad to report she remains an only child.

About the Author(s) of Forgive My Fins

Tera Lynn Childs is the author of Forgive My Fins

Forgive My Fins Full Details

Narrator Emily Bauer
Length 7 hours 39 minutes
Author Tera Lynn Childs
Publisher Katherine Tegen Books
Release date July 03, 2012
ISBN 9780062227737

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The publisher of the Forgive My Fins is Katherine Tegen Books. The imprint is Katherine Tegen Books. It is supplied by Katherine Tegen Books. The ISBN-13 is 9780062227737.

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This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Kristi

June 21, 2011

Looking for a fun, quick, cute, summer read? Look no further! Forgive My Fins has it all and more!Let's just say I'm head over tail for the whimsical mermaid tale!Such a cute story. This is definitely a novel that will appeal to the upper ya crowd but at the same time, is something that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to the younger ya and even mg readers.I adored Quincy from the first spitball mention. Not really specifically because of the spitball, but because he seemed like the genuinely funny and incredibly sweet guy. Don't ask me how I got all of that out of a spitball, but I just did.Lily was an excellent protagonist. I was a little worried that she might come across as stuck up, since she was a princess and all, but she's incredibly humble and insecure. She might have been fishy royalty, but teen girls won't have a hard time relating to her at all!The novel was a bit predictable, but I still enjoyed the journey. I loved the whole bonding issue, which I don't want to get into much, since it could be potentially spoilery. But it was interesting to see how Childs invented her own mermaid mythology. Did not see that epilogue coming though, I'm hoping that may mean a sequel? One can hope anyway. And can I just say that I'm so excited to see mermaids! I've always been.I loved Childs' writing style in Oh. My. Gods. and was glad to see that Forgive My Fins had that signature quirky, easy style. And I'm not embarrassed to admit that I giggled uncontrollably throughout most of this novel. It was so much fun to read.Add this one to your summer read list!

Ariana

December 13, 2014

This is one of those stories that I got to read before starting to write reviews, but if I remember well I love it, so I should say at least one word or two about it.I am not sure why I like reading books about mermaids (I blame it on The Little Mermaid, and the way I loved it so much as a kid that it's still somehow stuck in my head).So I picked up this book wanting to have a good time with it, I read it in one sitting and I had tons of fun with it. It was cute, it was funny, sometimes just a bit silly, but enough to make me smile.I am still thinking that I should read the next books in the series, but we will see - as there's plenty of fish in the sea, if you get what I mean.Anyways, it got 5stars from me back then, it would probably be around 4stars these days, but if you need something fluffy to read, this might be great for you too. Enjoy it! (Image source.) ____________________________________________Blog (EN) | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Bloglovin' | Blog (RO)____________________________________________

Jessica

March 25, 2012

I thought I was going to like this book and that it was going to be good. I never thought I would love it, read it so fast, and then start on the next in the series immediately after I put this one day. But I did. I loved it so much I think the time it took me to read it is probably up there in the top ten for record time reading.I loved that it was a tale of a fish-out-of-water (literally) who after three years has finally gotten use to the mainland and its people(so she thought) but then, when she is finally deciding what to do with the rest of her life and getting prepared for her role in the water life throws her a little tail spin and she spends two weeks on an adventure that changes the way she sees everything.I’m so use to reading novels about a world within our own—and still on land for that matter—but I was shocked, awed, and happy to find a book about the mixture of land and sea and was curiously reading all the description of the under water land to get the picture of this beautiful kingdom.Then there was the humour and emotion that filled the pages. I love when a writer can channel both of those emotions onto the page so one minute you’re rooting for her when she insults Quince and the next your laughing when he dishes out the same. She can even make getting lip gloss on a cat funny and entertaining.Lily, who although is not a normal human girl, is normal enough in our society that we relate to her. We laugh with her and share the same humour and share the same experiences—although granted there aren’t a lot of us that are undercover princesses. But I think she, and of course Quince, are really what make this novel, and hopefully series, so good.Good:Lily—She’s funny. On top of that she’s so emotional, especially when it comes to Quince, that the emotion just radiate throughout her hair causing it to be uncontrollably frizzy and funnyQuince—He is my dream man. I like the guys who are rough around the edges, while be chiselled and funny, and basically gets on your nerves so much that you just want to slap him then kiss him. Then he turns around and can be the most romantic, kind, well mannered and generous person that you can’t help but look at him awe stricken. And he rides a motor cycle. *Sigh.Bad: It maybe could have used a little more detail about her kingdom. More about how it physically looks, the architecture, the culture, the people. Overall (Writing style, story line, and general):Overall I was immersed into this novel and couldn’t help it, nor did I want to. Child points out a pretty good issue especially in relation to our modern day society and that thinking that we love someone when we love them from afar. Its not really possible. I don’t believe that you can love someone without any real meaningful interaction when you actually get to know someone. And then there is the point of maybe looking even closer to home. That love might be on your neighbour’s door step.Overall I found no issue with her writing style, the only thing might have been that I would have loved to have read more about her kingdom, more description of its beauty, culture and architect—it had really amazed me.But, I don’t think I can really have any vital complaints. I never had to re-read something to make sense of it, or try and get her meaning out of something she wrote. It was all pretty straight forward without losing the emotion, humour or anything that really mattered. I could picture everything that happened in my mind, and exactly how all the characters actually looked. I thoroughly enjoyed this aquatic read. Viewer Type Recommendation:If you are a mermaid lover, or someone who loves a romantic comedy (of sorts) this is one for you.If you liked this you'll probably love:Hush, Hush, 1-800-Where-R-U series, The Mediator Series, Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark SideView more of my review and others at my blog: www.mynotsovacantshelf.blogspot.com

Michelle

September 09, 2013

This book was beyond cute. I haven't read a good mermaid book in over a year, so I was past due for one. And this was the perfect series for me to pick up. I have already started the second book because I didn't want the story to be over when I finished the first one. I have been reading so many new adult contemporaries lately (which I still love) that it was nice to switch it up to a cute paranormal young adult book. Lily is a mermaid that is living on land for a while. Her dad is king of her mer kingdom, but he seems like the most loving, most understanding dad out there. Seriously, he was great. Lily seems just like a normal girl, except she has powers, like she can affect the temperature of water and she can craft minor items of clothing and stuff like that, and she loves salty baths. Lily goes to high school where she has a crush Brody, a guy on the swim team. She also has a best friend and an annoying next door neighbor Quince. It becomes apparent pretty quickly who the real love interest was going to be but that didn't bug me. I loved Quince and even though Lily "couldn't stand him" they were still beyond adorable together. Lily accidentally bonds with Quince and she has to take him to her kingdom to sever the bond so she can bond with Brody. The whole book is about their adventures back and forth between land and her mer kingdom. I loved Quince. He kind of butts heads with Lily but he makes her passionate and fiery about life. I think he makes her a more lively and interesting person, or mermaid. I was so annoyed with Lily a few times when she kept making choices for the two of them. She kind of made up for it at the end but I just wanted to shake her and get her to see how great Quince was. I really liked Lily. She is responsible, and loyal and a great person. But man oh man is she stubborn. Quince gets her though, and he likes her despite all of her quirks. Lily made a decision at the end of the book that broke my heart. She kind of made up for it but I really just wanted her to go about things differently. What I really liked about Forgive my Fins is that it was a journey for Lily more than anyone else. I know that sounds backwards, it should be a journey for Quince since he was being introduced to a completely new world, but it was much more growth for Lily than for Quince. He seemed to take everything in stride, but Lily needed a bit of a wake up call. I loved watching her progress, and sometimes her setbacks, and I loved watching her mature and grow. Another great thing about this book is that the ending is not a cliffhanger. It can be seen as a standalone almost because the second book picks up a different plotline. Something completely new happens, but it follows the same characters. I can't wait to see where Lily and Quince will end up next!

Jennifer

November 07, 2012

Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.comLily has a secret; she's a mermaid living on land due to the fact that her mother was human. Her father is king of the seas, which makes her a Thalassinian Princess. Since finding out about her mother's lineage, Lily began to understand why she doesn't feel at home in the sea. She moved in with her aunt and started attending Seaview High School in order to find the perfect mate.She's convinced she's found him. All she has to do is persuade him that she's the only girl for him.She better do it fast, because mermaids mate for life at a very early age. When she comes up with a plan to share her secret and the rest of her life with him, her uber-annoying neighbor foils everything.Now, she's forced to return home to Daddy and straighten out this huge mess, all because she kissed the wrong boy. Can she still convince her true love of her affections and hope that he returns them before her birthday?This mermaid story is amazing with its romantic tension, clever, snarky dialogue, secrets, and an underwater world. All of this adds up to a magical tale written by one of my favorite authors.

Mary

January 29, 2011

**slight spoilers -- don't read after the first paragraph**This is a super fast read and much like a candy bar, you are done and wondering where it all went. Well, at least this won't spend a life time on my hips. I still think about this one wistfully and how cute and sweet it is. This is just so much fun! There are so many adorable puns and cute ways Lily has about cussing -- my favorite, son of a swordfish! This is a pretty clean book with only some G rated kissing and not much else, although Lily does fantasize about it a lot. If you enjoy Kelly McClymber Salem Cheerleader series, you will really enjoy this one.The story introduces us to Lily Sanderson (her name is the first of many fish puns) and her life on Florida coast where she is trying to blend in with the locals even though she is a mermaid princess of Thalassinia and discover her half human side. Lily has one goal and that is to kiss the hot hunk Brody she has set her sights on to help her rule her kingdom. Of course, nothing goes according to plan and her first kiss which bonds her to the gentleman for life ends up with her annoying neighbor, Quince. Quince is all wrong for Lily, or so she thinks. Quince has been in love with her since he first met her, but doesn't let on. It is only when Lily explains the seriousness of that first kiss, that he truly understands what Lily is and will become. Just like any fairy tale, this one has a happy ending, but not exactly what you might think. Lily shows true maturity in realizing that she care about Quince, but can't condemn him to her lifestyle until they work their way through many issues.

Karen

June 30, 2011

Reading Forgive my Fins was like opening the covers of a book and watching a Disney film play out in front of my eyes. It is the story of first love, crushes and friendship and it is such a cute read that I can’t see many people not loving it.The main character, Lily, was really loveable and cute and she made me laugh. She has a crush on a boy at school called Brody, who in the three years she has known him has never really given her much attention, but now time is running out for Lily and she really needs to let Brody know of her feelings for him, like yesterday! I enjoyed reading Lily's thoughts, although I didn't always agree with her.Quince on the other hand, the boy next door and the bain of her life, thinks she’s making a big mistake and makes it his mission in life to get her to see that Brody just isn’t good enough for her. Lily still thinks that Quince was just put on this earth to torment the hell out of her and she’s just not having it. I thought he was an awesome character and he 'made' this book for me. He had a depth to him that I as a reader could see and was hoping that Lily would pick up on. I loved the chapters that Lily spent in her underwater kingdom, Thalassinia. It is described perfectly and sounds so beautiful that I wanted to go there myself. Any Mermen out there who’d like to kiss me and make me their own? No? Shame.I loved this book. Tera did a great job of making it a heart-warming, cute and funny read - one that I would most certainly recommend to my friends and I am looking forward to the second in the series, Fins Are Forever.

Erica (storybookend)

July 18, 2010

I absolutely loved this book! It captured my heart from the very beginning. I’ve always loved mermaids and fantasized about castles under the sea. Forgive My Fins did not disappoint my fantasies in any area. It captured the lure and beauty of mermaids perfectly. I couldn’t get enough of the mermaid fantasy that Tera made up. I couldn’t stop smiling as I eagerly turned the pages. Lily’s and Quince’s banter amused me, and had me laughing at times. And I loved all the sea talk and slang that Lily used! This book is amazing. The sea world that Tera created is stunning, and magically beautiful. This book was such a fantastic, magical, fun read. I love, love, love it!! I cannot wait for the sequel!!

Lindz.

February 21, 2014

So, I had just come off of reading a really really heavy erotic romance novel and I needed something clean and sweet. I went through my piles of books on all my devices and then looked up at my bookshelf and noticed this! I'd bought it about a year ago and I decided, "Mermaids, I need mermaids." I started this book and I couldn't put it down. It was so sweet, innocent, unique, and clever that I was blown away. Lately you get so much of those young adult books that are full of so much inappropriate angst that you cringe at the idea of you child reading it, even if they are a teenager. This story, I felt was safe. It has that age old typical romance idea that Oh, I'm in love with you but don't know you, and then diminishes that whole concept with a really cute solid storyline. I instantly grabbed book two from the library and started it! Highly recommend for people wanting a mermaid fix and something light and fun to read.

Courtney

January 11, 2020

I'll admit, I needed a light- hearted book, and this was extremely cheesy, which made me enjoy it. The main character was an idiot and made me super frustrated, but overall, this was a fun book.Re-read: I was gonna hide the fact that I read this again and not put it on my Goodreads, but everyone saw me reading it regardless.

Georgina

November 21, 2016

"I don't believe anything magical can make someone more in love.....Love is already the strongest magic in the world." This book has a lot of romance. This book is amazing, I enjoyed this book a lot. ***SPOILER ALERT***, Lily is not an ordinary girl she is a mermaid! Lily thinks she is in love with Brody, but she is really just blinded from the fantasy she has created in her mind about him. To Lily Brody is an amazing guy, but really Brody is a jerk that only cares about him, he's is self centered. Quince always interferes between Lily and Brody! Quince is in love with Lily! Lily doesn't realize her true feelings for him, to her he is just an obnoxious guy that doesn't quit. Lily, Brody, and Quince are all in high school. The high school is having an underwater theme dance, and Lily wants to ask Brody to be her date. At lunch she gathers all the strength, and courage she has and asked him, he said no. She rushed to the bathroom and cried. As she as coming out she saw Quince right there. Quince offers Lily help to get Brody to dance with her, she takes it. As Lily waited in the dark library during the dance, she was waiting for Brody, he didn't show up Quince did. Quince kissed Lily and they were magically bonded. (person vs. nature). There is nothing that can make you love someone. A major event that changed the character (Lily) in the story was when Lily and Quince were outside the kings office (Lily's dad) she realized that she loved him, and that's why she had to let him go. That was a major change in the character because that is when she realized that she was in love for real and not just pretend in love. She realized that even though she loved him she had to let him go. Lily and Quince headed to Thalassinia, a mermaid kingdom. They were going there to conduct a separation ritual so they wouldn't be bonded anymore. Lily and Quince went through test to see if separating them was the right choice. The king of Thalassinia (her dad) wasn't convinced that separating them was the right choice. Quince was willing to give up everything for Lily but she loved him so much that she couldn't let that happen, the separation ritual was done, they were no longer bonded. Lily felt his absence she loved him, and she couldn't live without him. She went back to land to be with him. This book is all about romance, and sacrifices. I enjoyed this book a lot. I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked the way the author gives every important detail. The way she gave all the vivid details is amazing, it can give you an image in your mind about the character or the place. I think the author did an amazing job writing this book. I rate this book 5/5 because i just love this book, the way she gives all the details and makes it so vivid, the way you can get an image in your mind from just reading. I recommend you to read this book.

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