So I had no idea Abby Jimenez was from Minnesota - if I knew that, I probably would have picked up her books years ago! But even if it didn't have all the Minnesota references, I still really liked this one. It was partly inspired by the Little Mermaid, but it was still very much its own story. There was a conflict that felt real and characters that were so easy to root for. The small town was sweet and heartwarming - if not super unrealistic! (I grew up in a town about the size of Wakan in Minnesota and it's not anywhere near as idealistic...). And I appreciated the exploration of the abuse that Alexis went through with Neil. The ending was a little predictable, but I still smiled as it all came together. I'll definitely pick up the other books in the same world!