Just for Fins audiobook

Still pretty fun, but I must admit, with the new developments, I wanted an epilogue or something.

I really enjoyed this whole trilogy. I loved the light-hearted fun. So many fantasies are super serious. It was a nice change of pace.

Just For Fins is the third instalment of the Fins series. Here we find our protagonist, Lily taking on her first action as crown princess of Thalassinia. But as she treks the path to fulfilling her duties to her kingdom, she realizes she lacks the knowledge of what goes on in the ocean realm. Spending so much time on land, she left herself clueless of the problems hers and other mer kingdoms are facing. Determined to do whatever it takes to help out her mer bond in name only, Tellin, she goes about her way trying to find the best solution to fix these problems. Unfortunately that’s not the only thing she’ll be worrying about. While struggling to balance both land and sea life, Lily discovers that there is an ancient mer law that Quince must prove himself worthy of the love of a mermaid royalty. He has to take tests and failing those means losing each other. *Sigh* Life couldn’t seem to give Princess Waterlily a break...I cannot tell you how badly I missed Quince! Yes, even though he wasn’t the main highlight of this book, I’m really glad to have him back (well, figuratively... you know what I mean). Oh, how I’ve missed you Quincy! *giggles*So Lily is now bonded to Tellin (In name only as she insists. Well you better be girl ‘coz if you hurt Quince, blood will be shed. Whoops! Sorry, I’m getting carried away), and they are trying to fix the problem in Tellin’s kingdom, you know, water pollution, starving mer folk, and a king who’s too proud to ask for help. I’m glad that these two got along in a mutual, platonic relationship that enabled them to work together as a team or partners... whatever (I’m sorry but my mind just keeps going back to Quince. LOL). I’m just really happy that I won’t be worrying about another love triangle dilemma here. Anyway, this event opened Lily to discovering a lot of other worse scenarios in her meeting with the rest of the other kingdoms’ mer royalties. And boy, do those kings and queens have quite a pack of personalities! Speaking of personalities, I wasn’t really surprised to find Dosinia, Lily’s cousin, to have a change of heart after establishing a bond with Brody. It’s nice to see a different side of her that’s more positive and more caring, even though she pretends she doesn’t care. You’re not fooling anyone, Doe, but I’m glad you’ve changed.Now let’s get back to my favourite topic – QUINCE! Ha ha ha! I’m giggling like a crazy love struck high school girl. Okay, I’m sorry. Let’s cut to the chase: I was a little annoyed to find that Quince had to take on a series of tests to prove his love for Lily. I mean, hasn’t he done enough of it already? I guess the stupid ancient law doesn’t think so. Hmph! Anyway, I think the tests weren’t so bad after all and I like how dedicated Quince was to succeed in them. It just made me love him even more. Teehee! Overall this book was really enjoyable, I liked the first two books better but this was just as fun and cute. This isn’t really a heavily-built-plot kind of story so I wasn’t expecting anything cutting edge. Tera Lynn Childs’ Fins series is the sweetest kind of mermaid series I’ve read so far. If you want a light, sweet (maybe a bit cheesy to some, but I don’t mind), and cute chick flick-like story, you should give this series a shot.For more of my reviews, please visit my blog: The Blair Book Project @ www.theblairbookproject.blogspot.com

An enchanting undersea world sprinkled the right amount of romance and given a touch of a modern day fairy tale brought to life, Just for Fins is a fabulous summer time read!Tera Lynn Childs's is an author who's books are ones that without fail, each time I sit down to read one of them I really enjoy it. She creates these wonderful, sweet romances that leave me wanting more, gives her stories this modern day fairy tale feel to them them, and over all knows how to write a truly good ole' fashion fun read. Not to mention she creates these vivid worlds, and in this case a lively undersea world that makes me want to go back and visit it often. Just for Fins was no exception. I have really enjoyed the Fins series, and getting to see not just Lily grow and change, but she how her and Quince work through the things that always try to tear them apart. Or I should say Quince is another reason why I read this series. I adore the relationship he and Lily have.It was great seeing Lily fulfill some of her tougher duties as Crown Princess. She has a lot to deal with, and lucky for her a few good friends to help her through it. The whole bonding with Tellin made more sense to me in this book, and I liked seeing the two of them interact on the level they're on with each other, which is one of mutual friendship and respect. My favorite is of course Quince and Lily. They have this sweet romance that makes me smile and makes me want to keep reading just to see what else is going to evolve between them. They also do these little things or say things to each other that make me laugh. Despite their determination to make things work between them, Quince now has to prove himself worthy of being with Lily (Merman people rules), by enduring three grueling trials. They're being together determines their fate, and he won't know what the trials are until he has to do them. Who wouldn't want a guy like Quince doing whatever he could to be by your side?!One of the other things I enjoyed about Just for Fins was getting to see more of the other kingdoms, how they interact, and how real world situations like global warming, oil spills, drilling and so forth are impacting this under sea world. It made the story more realistic and authentic. One of Lily's new roles as Crowned Princess is figuring out a way to save some of the kingdoms that are dying off from these problems. I was impressed with the way Lily grew into her role, and she does it well. Part of this story's plot line is Lily learning to embrace her new role and figuring out a way to stop what's happening and the war that's now threatening the kingdoms. There are some books who try to tie in real world issues/global warming issues into their books, and it comes across as preachy, but in Tera's case it came across as mater factly and fit in perfectly with what Lily's undersea world is dealing and how it's destroying some of her neighboring kingdoms, and the ripple effect it's now causing for the rest of them. Just for Fins is a fabulous installment to an already awesome series. It's one I definitely recommend picking up and one I'd even recommend to older MG readers. It's a fun, clean cut read. If you're looking for a fun, refreshing under sea adventure that is sprinkled with romance, and wrapped around an engaging plot line I highly recommend picking this book up!

Tera Lynn Childs creates a satisfying ending to the trilogy of books about Lily Sanderson, a secret mermaid princess learning about life on land as a high school student. Just for Fins (Katherine Tegen Books 2012) is my favorite in this series because Lily has grown into her own person with grace and courage.No longer is Lily plagued with deciding what is right for herself (Brody or Quinn? Princess or not?). Instead she is ready to take on the responsibilities that are her birthright–and not a moment to soon. Trouble is brewing under the waves as multiple kingdoms are threatened by a changing climate and increasing pollution from humans. The leaders of the seven seas come at Lily’s invitation, but they do not respond favorably to her pleas for help. Many have secretly decided to take matters into their own hands, threatening the secrecy that protects the mer kingdoms. Can Princess WaterLily uncover and stop the plot. before it is too late? Meanwhile, an ancient mer-law threatens to separate Lily and Quinn, this time forever. Quinn must pass three tests of his physical, mental, and emotional endurance without any help from anyone.I really liked how the characters grow through this series. Not only does Lily grow into a leader, but Quinn also changes through his quests. He might even make a believable merman by the end. The biggest change, though comes with Dosinia and Brody. No longer a spoiled brat rebelling against everything, Dosinia becomes Lily’s staunchest ally.This trilogy has been very popular in my classroom, and I think my readers will enjoy this final installment. Of course, they may be begging for more!

As the third installment of the series, "Forgive My Fins" clearly sums up the story. When Lily bonded with Prince Tellin and decided to remain the Crown Princess of Thalassinia, she knew that she couldn't forget about her duties, however, she's no longer sure that she can lead since she lived on land for the last few years. However, she sets that aside to fulfill her promise to Tellin, her mer bond in name, to help his suffering kingdom due to climate change. She knows that this is a very big issue, to complicated to face alone, so she chooses to lead the way into joining the mer kingdoms to help even if it means facing the coldest queen in the kingdoms. Although just when she thought that doing her duties as a princess and Tellin's mate, and balance her life on land can't get anymore difficult, more problems arise. Now, Lily must change her plan to help ALL of the kingdoms conquer their issues with the humans and the sea, while trying to overcome the fact that Lily and her human boyfriend, Quince, might be separated by an ancient mer law after all. In the end, both Lily and Quince prove their love towards each other and continue their relationship. Lily also devised a way for all the kingdoms to fix their problems, without exposing the identity of the mer folks to the humans, and save all those she love and the rest of the world.

Loved the first, thought the second was so-so, but I'm happy to see it continue! Just like I did for "Fins Are Forever", I'll be buying this the week it comes out!My guess is that this time the mermaid on the cover is this "icy queen" mentioned.

Just for Fins ended well, it kept me thinking and I never figured out what was going to happen until the very end. It was a fun book to read and kept me interested throughout.

"Just for Fins" by Tera Lynn Childs is a young adult novel that combines elements of romance, adventure, and fantasy. The book follows the story of Lily Sanderson, a teenage mermaid who has always felt out of place in her underwater home. When she meets a group of human teens who are just as different as she is, Lily finds herself drawn into their world and begins to question everything she has ever known about herself and her kind.One of the key strengths of this book is its imaginative and creative world-building. Childs has created a rich and detailed world of mermaids and sea creatures that is both believable and enchanting. The setting is beautifully described and provides the perfect backdrop for the story's romantic and adventure elements.Another strength of the book is its well-developed characters. Lily is a relatable and likable protagonist, and the supporting cast is equally well-drawn. The relationships between the characters are complex and engaging, adding depth to the story and making it easy for readers to become emotionally invested in the story.The romance in the book is also well-done, with a slow build-up that allows readers to see the relationship between Lily and her love interest develop over time. The love story adds a touch of heart and emotion to the story, and Childs handles it in a way that feels natural and unforced.Overall, "Just for Fins" by Tera Lynn Childs is a charming and engaging young adult novel that will appeal to fans of the fantasy and romance genres. The imaginative world-building, well-developed characters, and heartwarming romance make this book a stand out in the crowded world of young adult fiction. If you're looking for a fun and romantic read, I highly recommend this book.

Also on my blog, comes with mermaid gifs. Quick ReviewThis book is about Lily trying to save the underwater kingdoms that are in trouble because humans suck and are destroying everything unintentionally. She tries her best to perform her royal duties and balance her student life, but it is difficult.We get to see her go to the different kingdoms and meet more mermaids, which was by far the best part of the book for me. I HATE it when books make the characters do three trials. Video games, sure. Films, not so much. Books, please, don't do it. This book is less about romance and more about saving the kingdoms, which was a premise I liked more, but that's just me and I typically don't like romance. So, yeah, go save the world. Lily just...forgot about her career storyline? I know she has a lot on her plate but you know...it just got DROPPED. So...she's not going to college anymore? She'll just be under the sea, eating sushi, Netflix and chill'n?If there was a fourth book, I'd listen to that too. Especially because of what will become of Quince - which was a nice touch.

This is the third installment in Ms Childs' Fins series which is not to be confused with Ashley Knight's Fins Trilogy. In case you're late to the party, here's a quick sketch of what happened in book 1 -Forgive My Fins- and book 2 - Fins Are Forever:Lilly is an 18 year-old mermaid living on land and

Perhaps the most balanced book in the main trilogy, this book balances romance, Princess problems, and drama at Seaview High remarkably well, considering how the last two books seemed to sway one way or the other. Overall a fun read, and a strong ending to the main series, though I do wish there was an epilogue to wrap up the end of the book just a tiny bit better.