This is the first of series that examines the world of Castle Swimmer and the elements that constitute it.

Should he take a life in order to end the suffering of his people? These are but a small selection of the thematic essence of Castle Swimmer and the reason I am a keen fan of the series. Should the beacon fulfil his duty for the happiness of others and live his life in servitude to the prophecies that bind him? Should Siren be protected relentlessly by his people so he can live up to the expectations prophecy has given him. The beauty of Castle Swimmer is found within its flirtation with grey morality. A question that Wendy Martin explores in a clever, brilliant and exponential way. It poses a simple yet robust question that centers around where a person’s worth is found. Castle Swimmer is an endearing tale of overcoming adversity accepting one’s place and fighting for what you believe in. Since my discovery of Castle Swimmer, I have become somewhat of a stalwart fan of Wendy Lian Martin’s creation. If you have not read Castle Swimmer I strongly urge you to check it out before reading this post. Spoilers for Castle Swimmer Season 1 and mini season. Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 45 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 44 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 43 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 42 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 41 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 40 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 39 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 38 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 37 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 36 Reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 35 reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 34 reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 33 reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Episode 32 reaction (Contains Spoilers).Cape of Spirits: Season 2 Premiere Episode 31 reaction (Contains Spoilers).Review: Cape of Spirits by Elie Byun and Kris Nguyen.Long Reads: Castle Swimmer Analysis Part Two – Prince Siren.Long Reads: Castle Swimmer Analysis Part One – Siren’s People, the Curse and the Beacon’s Prophecies.Review: Castle Swimmer (Season one) by Wendy Lian Martin.The Dragon Prince: My hopes for Season Three.Review: Final Fantasy VIII: Remaster – Worth the price?.Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers – a phenomenal Expansion.Long Reads: Resident Evil 2: Remake – musings on symbolism and tragedy.Writing: What constitutes a good Antagonist?.

Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin