Maria Akilov\s new anthology, MERMAID DREAMS: A Journey of Poems Throughout the Years, combines accessibility and depth. This remarkable collection of poetry comprises an exploration of life from childhood to adulthood. The warmly appealing poems concern deep and personal themes painting a clear picture with their vivid imagery and deep meaning. This book is a perfect blend of promises and heartbreak, love and sorrow. Her poetry will take you on a rollercoaster of a journey and will remind you to feel each and every emotion explicitly.