Amal doesnt want to kiss anyone she isnt going to marry. Why do you think she makes this choice? From the book does my head look big in this?

Well, Amal is Muslim, so its most likely for religious purposes, as in Islam, its against the rules to have any intimate touches (for girls) with guys before marriage.

Explanation:

i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.

i do not think they will sing to me

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