Happy Dreams at Mermaid Cove
| Author(s) |
Marie Laval |
| Published |
June 22, 2021 |
| Publisher |
Choc Lit |
| Genre(s) |
Contemporary |
| Age group |
Adult |
Happy Dreams at Mermaid Cove by Marie Laval is an adult contemporary novel, originally published on June 22, 2021.
Trigger Warnings
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- Alcohol consumption
- Attempted murder
- Child neglect Expand
A child is raised by her uncle after her father dies and her mother leaves her.
- Death of family Expand
The brother of the love interest (and father of a side character) dies by drowning. This occurs before the events of the book
- Domestic abuse (graphic, mental, emotional, physical) Expand
The main character's ex was extremely mentally/emotionally abusive. Scenes of this abuse are recalled vividly throughout the book and occur when he reappears later on. There are a few small instances of physical abuse as well.
- Drowning
- Gaslighting (graphic) Expand
Scenes of gaslighting from the main character's ex are recalled vividly throughout the book. Some of it occurs on-page later on.
- Sex (off-page)
- Trauma/PTSD Expand
The main character (as result of her previously abusive partner) experiences panic attack-like symptoms when people are upset, is extremely afraid of the dark as a result of being locked in a closet for hours by her ex, and has recurring nightmares of the abuse.
- Toxic parent Expand
The main character's mother doesn't believe that the abusive ex was in fact abusive. Throughout the book she ignores her daughter's wishes and continues to encourage her to take him back.
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