Just for Fins

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When Lily Sanderson decided to remain Crown Princess Waterlily of the mer kingdom of Thalassinia, she knew she couldn't just coast along in the current. But since she's spent the last couple of years on land, Lily's not sure she has the fins to lead a kingdom. Even her maddeningly pretentious cousin Dosinia seems to know more about ruling than she does.

But Lily has to dive in deep to keep her promise to Tellin, her mer bond in name only, who tells her his kingdom is suffering ...

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Overview

When Lily Sanderson decided to remain Crown Princess Waterlily of the mer kingdom of Thalassinia, she knew she couldn't just coast along in the current. But since she's spent the last couple of years on land, Lily's not sure she has the fins to lead a kingdom. Even her maddeningly pretentious cousin Dosinia seems to know more about ruling than she does.

But Lily has to dive in deep to keep her promise to Tellin, her mer bond in name only, who tells her his kingdom is suffering in the changing ocean climate. Lily knows this is a seven seas–sized problem. They'll need to create some serious waves to make the mer community aware and get it to join together to make things right. Lily has to lead the way, even if that means facing one of the iciest queens in the mer kingdoms.

Just when Lily thinks her double life on land and sea can't get any more complicated, an ancient mer law might separate Lily and her human boyfriend, Quince, after all. It feels as if the pair is up against a solid tsunami wave!

In this third installment in the series that began with Forgive My Fins and Fins Are Forever, Lily will have to find a way to balance safety and justice for the mer people and for the humans she loves.

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Editorial Reviews

VOYA - Kate Conklin
In the third book in the Fins series, half-human, half-mermaid Lily Sanderson is adjusting to life as Crown Princess Waterlily of Thalassinia. After bonding in name only with Prince Tellin of Acropora, she is determined to help save his dying kingdom. When Lily calls a meeting of the kings and queens of the Western Atlantic kingdoms to discuss Tellin's problems, she is embarrassed to discover her huge mistake. The other kingdoms are also suffering, due to pollution and ocean climate change. Lily must find a way to bring all of the rulers together in order to fight the extinction of the mer-people and avoid harm coming to humans. Meanwhile, her own romance with human boyfriend, Quince, is threatened by ancient mermaid laws that insist challenges be completed before their relationship can continue. Childs continues a series that brings eco-advocacy to the forefront in a mermaid teen romance. The plot is fairly predictable but progresses quickly. Characters from earlier books grow and develop in ways that readers will appreciate and might not expect. Fans of the series will be the most likely to enjoy this book, and it may not entice new readers of the series. Reviewer: Kate Conklin
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062192158
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 7/3/2012
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 90,834
  • Age range: 13 - 17 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning author of several books for teens, including 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.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 3, 2012

    Seems like a good book

    Yeah it reminds me of that tv show H2O on teen nick.



    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 3, 2012

    AMAZING BOOK!!!!!

    This author is amazing!!!! Her books transport you into the world she writting about you forget you even reading!!!! Cant wait to read her next creation

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 23, 2012

    Love it

    I recomend this whole series to anyone who loves twisted love stories. I loved the first two! I cant wait for the third book

    4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 5, 2012

    Love

    I loved the whole series but the ending was so predictable. I would recomend this to anyone.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 19, 2013

    Just for Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

    Love this series! Looking forward to book 4

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 20, 2012

    :))))

    I loved the first two books and i think this will be even more amazing.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 24, 2012

    This series rules!

    I love mermaids because of this one tv show i watched, so this is like the perfect series for me.;)(:

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 13, 2013

    Chase

    Walks into room ans sees sam waiting.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 20, 2013

    I love this book!!!!!!

    Best book i have ever read

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 19, 2013

    ?

    LUV IT. SO RECOMENDING IT.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 17, 2013

    Kelsy

    I play with ur boobs while squeezeing them sooooo tight and u slip ur hole hand in

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 1, 2013

    Recommended

    Great third installment! Loved every minute of it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 14, 2013

    Amazing!!

    I absolutly loved the whole series and would reccomend it to anyone!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 19, 2012

    Omg love it totaly awesome!!!!!!

    Omg i love it its totaly corny though (just saying) and...( spoiler alerts) quince gets a tailfin!!!! There is totaly gonna be a 4th book!!!!! + quince has to go through this trial of truth thing thats totally borin at 1st but the last test is totaly funny /awesome i love it i soooooo i want the next book to come out already it leaves u at the edge of ur seat even though its gotta be one of the most corniest endings eva!!! But overall awesome book Tera !!! I am sooo jelous of lily!!! :P

    0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 5, 2012

    Great book

    Read if ur teen and love mermaids. Trust me its good

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 20, 2012

    Magic Kingdom 1

    Valerie opened her eyes, blinking tiredly. Her alarm clock hadn't gone off yet, so why did she wake up? Something was definitely wrong. Where was the ceiling? There were almost no lights at all, except from around her, not from her one butterfly night light. She stood, wobbling a bit, her feet firm on the rough concrete underfoot. Her vision finally cleared, and she smiled. Valerie Woods was standing outside the gate of Magic Kingdom, her holographic form flickering uncertainly. She had been coming here for two months now, once every two weeks, always on Friday night. But it was Sunday night, and Valerie had been afraid that the dream was gone for good. Some man named Ryder had explained that she was a Kingdom Keeper, although she was unsure of her purpose or what Kingdom she kept. He had said, "all will be explained next time." Well, here she was, but she couldn't spot Ryder anywhere. She began walking forward slowly, her holographic form passing right through the turnstiles. A buffeting breeze blew her wild, thick orange hair into her face, perfecting her flame imitation. "This way," a small voice directed. Valerie looked around quickly but couldn't spot anyone in the dim light of the park. "Where?--" she began. The voice cleared his throat and Valerie finally looked down at her feet. "Oh!" It was a cricket, a cricket dressed in a suit and a top hat. He was tapping his foot impatiently and she had to stifle a laugh. His appearence was kind off funny. "I'm Jimminy, Jimminy Cricket," he introduced himself. A memory flashed through Valerie. "Oh! I saw you on Pinochio!" She recalled, smiling. "Yes, but that is not important right now. Follow me, you have an important meeting to attend," he explained, setting of at a brisk trot. Valerie ran to catch up, curious. He led her under the railroad tracks, straight down Main Street, and to the entrance of the Castle. She paused to stare at the majestic structure, it always took her breath away. It was so early, yet it still glowed and turned every color of the rainbow. Jimminy motioned for her to enter, and took her down the hallway. Having been to Disney World with her family four times, she knew her way around quite well, and she loved seeing the familiar mosaics. They were constructed of colorful stones, jewels, and gold, dipicting happy endings from numurous Disney movies. They stopped before a large wooden door, and after a few seconds, it swung open with a mighty heave. Inside, Ryder and her friends were waiting. There was Elizabeth Goodall from Sacramento, California. She was ten and had dirty blond hair that reached to her shoulders and her deep brown eyes were niave and innocent. Maria Gianni was from Maine, and she was also ten. She and Elizabeth were already best friends. Her hair was straight and blonde and she had blue eyes, not nearly as pale as Valerie's though. Emmet Long came from Forks, Washington State. He had ashy blonde hair that hung in his face and clear green eyes. He and Ryan Debney were the only boys. Ryan had reddish brown hair and brown eyes. He was funny, with childish features and an easy going personality. "Ah, Valerie has arrived. We may start the meeting," the withered man known as Ryder stood, his voice cracking with age.

    0 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 16, 2012

    Amazing Series, Also Recommendation-

    Amazing book! The romance isn't R-rated, but still a romancy novel. The book is different and creative! I would definitely recommend it. (But read the first two books first) Then read the "Oh.My.Gods." series, its incredible! Better than this series, even.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 12, 2012

    T-bird

    I love the whole series.i recomend this to everyone

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 28, 2012

    To whoever asked about this being the final book

    I dont think so but it might be since the book ended satisfyingly but didnt tie up all the loose ends . So possibly but not anytime soon since this book came out like 3 wks ago
    ~Rue

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 11, 2012

    I know this isnt a review, but I just wanted to know if this is

    I know this isnt a review, but I just wanted to know if this is the last book in the series.
    Please leave a comment.

    This series is awesome by the way. Recommended for, well, everyone.

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