A Ship of Bones & Teeth

by Karina Halle

Read Dates: 7/18/25 to 7/18/25

Review

While this book is marketed as a reimagining of The Little Mermaid, I’d say it reads more like a mashup between that classic and Pirates of the Caribbean—and honestly, that combo is exactly what made it such a fun ride. As someone who adores both stories in their original forms, I was totally captivated by how the author wove those worlds together into something fresh and exciting.

This book brings it all: a vivid magical system, fantastical sea creatures, mermaids and sirens, and characters who blur the line between hero and villain. The plot strikes a perfect balance between adventure and emotional depth, with an epic romance that’s tangled up in shadows, danger, and heartache. It’s a dark, dreamy escape that had me hooked from the start.