“The Pisces" by Melissa Broder follows Lucy, a woman struggling with love addiction, who finds herself drawn to a merman named Theo while dog-sitting for her sister on Venice Beach. Lucy's life takes a dramatic turn as she explores her obsession with Theo and the implications of this fantastical love. The novel is a blend of realism and fantasy, exploring themes of love, obsession, and the search for meaning in a world that can feel both alienating and profound
