I, the Mermaid, am the Siren Tribe’s Beloved

Tang Li is a little mermaid with a damaged tail. While other mermaids have shiny golden tails, Tang Li’s is warm orange and he has never been able to transform into legs. Suddenly one day, something called the System tells him — he’s a little mermaid with a Koi Carp buff, able to bring good luck to those around him. As long as he obediently completes system missions — bringing good luck to the strategy objects in each world — he can save up lucky coins to exchange for the props to transform into legs from the mall. In order to transform his tail into legs and set foot on the continent he has long yearned for, Tang Li starts laboriously heading to each world to complete tasks. Finally, hard work pays off for the determined fish, and in the last world, as a soon-to-be-born hatchling, Tang Li sits in the egg, counting on his fingers — (〃’ω’〃) Soon, he’ll be able to save enough props to transform into legs! The eggshell cracks open, and a little light and damp seawater gradually envelop Tang Li. A group of “ferocious” “mermaids” appears before his eyes. System: “Oops, darling, you’ve crossed into the wrong world. The mermaids here are extinct; only Sirens remain.” Tang Li: QAQ? System: “Your strategy object… is none other than the Siren Crown Prince who seems the most unapproachable, T▽T” The siren Crown Prince Shen Yaochuan has a cold and reclusive personality, the star system’s only SSS-level output-type mental power despite his young age, he was injured in war, leaving him disabled and with severe mental damage, causing everyone to keep their distance. Meanwhile, a still unhatched mermaid hatchling struggles to swim up to him, dragging himself and his eggshell together to present to him. — The Sirens have recently hatched a soft and fluffy hatchling. The hatchling’s tail is warm orange, his hair soft black, his size just that of an adult Siren’s palm, a single finger can make him teary-eyed. Someone discovered — this seems to be the last mermaid hatchling left behind by an ancient planet! 【Guide to Consumption】 ① Not a fast-wearing text, only this one world, 1v1 without children ② The disability of the attacker will be cured, and the fish will grow up 0v0. The fish is palm-sized in the early stage and adult-sized in the later stage. In the early stage, raise the hatchling, and in the later stage, fall in love. The fish initially disguises as a young Siren, but later reveals the truth. ③ Raising the hatchling text, daily flow, more interaction. When the fish reaches adult form, the romantic storyline begins, and in the middle, they will separate. The fish grows directly into adulthood, and the attacker only falls for the adult fish. Because it is a text about raising the hatchling, the hatchling stage will be longer (emphasis added). If you don’t like raising the hatchling, be cautious before diving in, and don’t push or criticize. Respect others’ preferences and stay civilized. ④ The attacker starts in a self-destructive state due to his disability, but is slowly healed and motivated by the fish, eventually eliminating the research institute of the antagonist. ⑤ Private setting: mermaid – gentle – healing ability, Siren – max combat power – output ability. In this world, powerful Sirens evolved from gentle mermaids in the struggle for survival. The mermaids are extinct, and the hatchling is the world’s only little mermaid. ⑥ There is live streaming + barrage to raise the hatchling together. The fish needs live streaming to earn cards for exchange coins. Without live streaming, he cannot exchange for legs. Other spoilers won’t be mentioned. If you don’t like live streaming elements, you can stop here.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I, the Mermaid, am the Siren Tribe’s Beloved This novel, "I, the Mermaid, am the Siren Tribe’s Beloved," promised a fluffy, heartwarming escape, and while it delivered on some fronts, it also stumbled in others. I went in expecting a cute, light read and came out with mixed feelings. ### First Impressions The initial premise is undeniably charming. A mermaid MC adopted into a siren tribe? I was immediately hooked! The early chapters are filled with adorable moments and the promise of a sweet romance, and the "raising a cub" aspect is undeniably cute. It's easy to see why so many readers were drawn in by the soft and fluffy vibe. ### What Works Well The dynamic between the MC and ML is a major highlight. Their interactions are genuinely sweet, and the author does a good job of establishing a warm and caring relationship. For those who enjoy the "cub raising" trope, this novel offers plenty of heartwarming moments. The initial world-building is also intriguing, setting the stage for a unique fantasy setting. The ML is definitely a green flag character, and I really enjoyed reading about his efforts to give the MC a great childhood. ### Areas of Concern However, the novel does have its drawbacks. I found the pacing to be quite slow. The MC's "baby" arc drags on for a considerable length of time, which, for me, started to feel a bit tedious and, frankly, a little weird. Also, the live-streaming element felt intrusive and unnecessary, especially in the latter half of the story. What started as a plot device to earn coins eventually became a strange invasion of privacy, detracting from the overall enjoyment. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning I have to address the romance. It felt rushed and lacked the necessary build-up. The MC's sudden change of heart after being separated from the ML felt unearned. The ML's rapid acceptance of the situation, despite having raised the MC from infancy, felt glossed over and lacked the depth I was hoping for. Also, the ending for the minor villain was undeserved. ### Final Verdict Overall, "I, the Mermaid, am the Siren Tribe’s Beloved" is a mixed bag. While it excels in cuteness and heartwarming interactions, its slow pacing, intrusive live-streaming plot device, and rushed romance ultimately hold it back. If you're a die-hard fan of the "cub raising" genre and don't mind a slow burn with a few odd plot choices, you might enjoy this. However, if you're looking for a well-paced story with a satisfying romance, this might not be the novel for you. I give it a tentative 3.5 out of 5 stars.