Dreamland Social Club
by Tara Altebrando
It was the vibrant cover which first attracted me to this awesome-looking novel but after reading the summary, I'm completely sold on the idea of a tattooed love interest and a mermaid secret!
May 12th 2011 by Dutton Juvenile - Jane has traveled the world with her father and twin brother, but it's not until her fractured family–still silently suffering from the loss of Jane's mother many years before–inherits a house and a history in Coney Island that she finally begins to find a home. With the help of a new community of friends, a mermaid's secrets, and a tattooed love interest with traffic-stopping good looks, the once plain Jane begins to blossom and gains the courage to explore the secrets of her mother's past.
Colorful characters, beautiful writing, and a vibrant, embattled beachfront backdrop make this the perfect summer read for anyone who has ever tried to find true love or a place to call home.