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Of Neptune (The Syrena Legacy #3)

Anna Banks

Reading: Because this is the final trilogy volume, consider checking whether the reader knows the earlier books before beginning. Allow space to discuss Rachel’s death, the kidnapping and the relationship choices as they arise.
Themes: Belonging and coexistence: Neptune contains freshwater Syrena, Half-Breeds and humans living together, while Emma becomes involved in questions about the town’s rights and exposure to the human world. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
Love under pressure: Emma and Galen’s plans are unsettled by grief, arguments, social customs and Emma’s romantic attention from Reed. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
Grief and danger: Galen is mourning Rachel’s death and is later kidnapped, while Emma deals with her own relationship conflict and Neptune’s political situation. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
Worth knowing: Pay attention to how the story handles grief after Rachel’s death, Galen’s kidnapping, threats of exploitation, romantic rivalry and the characters’ arguments about their future. The ending includes a ceremonial marriage-like event.