A Mermaids Life

Part of book, first page.
My name is Aquamarine and I live with my adopted mother which I am forced to call ma'am. I have never seen the changing of seasons, never seen the sun rise or set. I am forced to wear scrubs and I must clean and do all of the house chores. I want to live, see the world, get an education, have friends, and love, but most of all I want to be free. I feel now that something will change in my life, something amazing. And I want to know what it is.