The Neptune Challenge

The world-building feels so vivid and imaginative—I'm curious what sparked the idea to blend mermaid lore with a dystopian society.

The romantic moments were tender but not overdone, which made me wonder if that was a deliberate choice to keep the focus on the adventure.

The characters seem to struggle with their sense of self in a changing world—I'm interested in how the author balanced this with the action and fantasy elements.