The stunning sequel to New York Times bestseller Skin of the Sea, in which the world must pay the price for one mermaid’s choice, and a dark force reverberates across realms. Perfect for anyone eagerly anticipating the live-action The Little Mermaid.One life.One choice.One sacrifice.To save those closest to her, Simi traded away everything: her freedom, her family, and the boy she loves. Now she is sworn to serve a new god, watching over the Land of the Dead at the bottom of the ocean.But when signs of demons begin to appear, it’s clear there are deeper consequences of Simi’s trade. These demons spell the world’s ruin . . . and because of Simi, they now have a way into the human realm.With the fate of the world at stake, Simi must break her promise and team up with a scheming trickster of a god. And if they succeed, perhaps Simi can also unbreak her heart along the way, and find herself again."Epic and original . . . Simi's story will stay with me for a long time.” —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing Read more

They hide in plain sight. They seduce and marry our men, only to 'go missing' a few years later, taking their offspring with them. They live for centuries, slaves to their salt cycle; driven to fulfil a biological imperative they cannot stop or control. They call it the siren's curse.If you're intrigued by mermaids, don't miss the most convincing mythology you've ever read. Start here, with the award-winning Born of Water.A mysterious shipwreck could unlock ancient powers… or send her to a watery grave.Targa feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors. After 17 years on solid ground, she fears she’ll never grow into the creature her mother hoped she’d become. To keep her mom’s homesickness and true identity under wraps, Targa signs on for a mysterious salvage dive in the Baltic Sea.Her plan to blend in with the rest of the crew is spoiled when she catches the eye of a handsome local. A freak accident and a strange connection to the ancient shipwreck below attract even more unwanted attention. With both her mom’s secret—and her life—in danger, Targa must finally find the courage to unleash the currents surging deep within.Born of Water is a Readers Favorite Gold Medal Winner and the first book in The Elemental Origins, a captivating nonlinear series of YA urban fantasy novels, now updated in celebration of its 5th anniversary. If you like new twists on mermaid lore, simmering romance, and close-knit mother-daughter bonds, then you’ll love A.L. Knorr’s nautical adventure. Embark on a deeper dive into the story's lore with The Wreck of Sybellen, a companion novel included with the book.Read Born of Water to submerge yourself in a magical coming-of-age tale today.Tens of thousands of copies sold, MILLIONS of pages read. Readers love the supernaturals of the Elemental Origins Series! Translated into 5 languages."Oh my heavenly radness, did I get sucked into this book!" -Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book made me believe in mermaids." -Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"So glad I snapped this book up!" -Angely Leya, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I give this book ten stars!" -The Reader K, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Magic courses through this well crafted tale of teenage angst exacerbated by secrets and the strangest mother a girl could want." -Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Read more

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  The must-hear Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.“Riveting.”—NPR“Evocative.”—Entertainment Weekly“Remarkable.”—Buzzfeed A way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata—a mermaid—collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable—she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it. Read more

An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. It showcases a menagerie of magical creatures, explained enchantingly by noted magizoologist, Newt Scamander, who you may remember from the film series of the same name. The shelves of the Hogwarts Library are also home to many more fascinating books. If you have enjoyed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them you might want to check out some of its other treasures: Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard.  Comic Relief, operating name Charity Projects, is a registered charity in the UK with charity nos. 326568 (England/Wales) and SC039730 (Scotland). Lumos Foundation is a registered charity in the UK with no. 1112575 (England/Wales). 15% of the proceeds* received by Pottermore Limited from this ebook will be made available to the charities for their work across the UK and globally including helping children and young people have a better life. These proceeds will be shared 20% for Comic Relief and 80% for Lumos Foundation. *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash-equivalent price less sales taxes. Read more

Five teens reborn with powerful gifts. Now they must unite their magic to win earth’s most desperate campaign…Six books and two companion stories. 2,000+ pages of magical fantasy adventure.Targa and her three best friends have no idea what their summer vacations have in store. With each heading to a different far-flung destination, they’re sure to return with amazing tales. But their excitement turns to dread when each girl transforms into a being with ancient powers…As Targa taps into her mermaid ancestry, the other teens embrace their supernatural destiny through fire magic, samurai spirits, and fae curses. As they battle an age-old entity immune to their collective strength, a mysterious fifth elemental is the only thing standing between victory and obliteration.Will the girls embrace their extraordinary fate to protect the world from total annihilation?Elemental Origins: The Complete Series is a thrilling value-packed YA fantasy boxed set. Containing five full-length novels following each character plus a sixth book that unites them all in an explosive finale. If you like modern myths, fresh heroic characters, and page-turning action, then you’ll love USA Today Best-selling Author A.L. Knorr’s superhuman saga.Buy Elemental Origins: The Complete Series and begin the adventure today! This bundle contains:Born of Water, The Wreck of Sybellen Diary Excerpt, Born of Fire, Born of Earth, Born of Aether, Born of Air, and The Elementals. No part of this boxed set is bonus content, all parts are necessary for the story to make sense. Read more

In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas.Aboard the pirate ship Dove, Flora the girl takes on the identity of Florian the man to earn the respect and protection of the crew. For Flora, former starving urchin, the brutal life of a pirate is about survival: don’t trust, don’t stick out, and don’t feel. But on this voyage, Flora is drawn to the Lady Evelyn Hasegawa, who is headed to an arranged marriage she dreads. Flora doesn’t expect to be taken under Evelyn’s wing, and Evelyn doesn’t expect to find such a deep bond with the pirate Florian. Neither expects to fall in love.Soon the unlikely pair set in motion a wild escape that will free a captured mermaid (coveted for her blood) and involve the mysterious Pirate Supreme, an opportunistic witch, double agents, and the all-encompassing Sea herself.Deftly entwining swashbuckling action and quiet magic, Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s inventive debut novel conjures a diverse cast of characters seeking mastery over their fates while searching for answers to big questions about identity, power, and love. Read more

To escape death, I pledged an unbreakable vow to the sea.A failed ransom sends Marigold overboard into the turquoise waters, death’s grip too tight to escape. As she sinks into the darkness, her screams echo into a bewitching song, luring a handsome merman to her rescue. Now the ancient magic that saved her chains them together, their destinies and hearts entwined forever—a bond Marigold didn’t ask for, especially as painful memories from her past weigh heavily on her conscience. Desperate to reconcile with her estranged family, she flees to shore before her transformation can complete.But Ryken is hooked, refusing to leave her side, even if that means following his mate to the surface and entering the one place despised by the Merfolk. His rash decision strips him of his strength and converts his glittering tail into a pair of useless legs. With their roles reversed, he is forced to rely on Marigold to help him traverse the human world while they search for her family. The longer they stay on land, the more their feelings grow into something deeper—something he would kill to protect.Chaos ripples out from Cadell’s feuding territories, sending the couple off course into dangerous territory. But Marigold refuses to give up on her quest despite Ryken’s warnings. The salty breeze beckons them home—a reminder that their time on land is running out. Torn between her family and her vow to the sea, she finds herself testing the bonds of her newfound love.Will she ignore the call of the sea, even as war looms in the distance? Or will she find the courage to fulfill her destiny with Ryken at her side?A Sea of Golden Chains is a YA fairy tale inspired by a reverse Little Mermaid and Beauty & the Beast. If you love swoony mermen, second chances, family relationships, and underwater adventures, then this is the backward fairy tale for you!****Note for teens: This story has a little more romance than book one, so I put it in the higher YA age bracket of 15+. It's still clean, just kisses, and no fade to black. But Ryken does communicate by touch. (Don't worry, Marigold is as shocked as you are! How does a merman not have any manners?!) Read more

This action-packed YA debut pits a deadly siren princess and a siren-hunting human prince against each other as they fight to protect their kingdoms.Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most―a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen and or remain a human forever. The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby―it’s his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she’s more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good―but can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind’s greatest enemy?Alexandra Christo's young adult novel To Kill a Kingdom is a thrilling fantasy adventure."With well-crafted fight scenes and vivid descriptions, Christo has created a world of beauty and monstrosity that will draw readers in." ―Publishers Weekly "Fantasy fans will like the idea of sirens and piratelike princes as the characters who are imaginative and well developed." ―School Library Journal Read more

Deep in the ocean, a rivalry rages. Can one siren’s song turn the tides of hatred?I fear the truth will lose me the man I love. When I'm with Antoni, I wish I could share my mermaid secrets without betraying my kind. Every moment wrapped in the strong arms of my human mate, I risk the madness of the siren's curse. If I don't return to the sea soon, I'll lose my memories and my chance to heal the feud between sirens and Atlanteans. If fixing the deadly conflict is even possible.When a magical stone goes missing from the local museum, I discover a sinister plot centuries in the making. And the power the thieves seek could leave both the land and the sea utterly devastated.Can I find the courage to face my destiny and liberate an ocean of chained hearts?If you like a fresh take on mermaid lore, simmering romance, ancient mysteries, underwater adventure, and alluring shifters, then you’ll love A.L. Knorr’s fast-paced tale. While this series can be read as a standalone, for increased enjoyment, readers are encouraged to read the prequel, Born of Water, before reading The Siren's Curse trilogy.A.L. Knorr's siren stories have been perennial bestsellers in mermaid fiction, have won a gold medal and several gold stars from Reader's Favorite, have thousands of 4 and 5 star reviews on Amazon, and hundreds of millions of pages read in Kindle Unlimited. Save 35% when you purchase the boxed set.Cobalt, the prequel novella for A.L. Knorr's new siren series Pretty Little Mermaids is now available for preorder. Read more

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Her song is magic. Too bad someone else controls it.Half-siren Lune escaped from her underwater city. Now, she spends her days working at an aquarium, playing with her octopus pet, and hiding her true nature. But she’s never truly free.Paying off her debts to a loan shark occupies her spare time. An opportunity surfaces to make some cash at a remote vacation lodge for sirens. She can’t say no, even though she might be recognized for the criminal she is.With her octopus sidekick, Lune navigates the murky waters of siren society, a sexy new boss, and a mysterious arson threatening her new livelihood. If she can’t find the fire-loving culprit—before she’s recognized and dragged screaming back to the depths—she’ll never be free. Read more

Magic has found a new way to wield its dominance and control. No longer restricted to supernatural bloodlines, it can lay claim at the age of seventeen, leaving teenagers with unwanted powers on the edge of survival. Discarded by their families for a power they didn’t ask for, these forsaken teens must embrace their magic or die in the slaughter—for the grim are no longer their friends.But for all its plotting and scheming, magic did not foresee the War of the Seven Worlds. And rather than watching their young fall to grim, the original supernaturals entered into a secret compact to exile magic. But nothing good can come from teams of volatile, confined supernaturals, each with something to prove.And what of Nikolas, fated to inherit lordship of the grim? When his fate is determined at his own magical awakening, can he overcome his hatred for supernaturals long enough to survive even from himself?In School for the Magically Insane: The Lion’s Tooth by Theresa Nellis, we experience the ill-gotten fate of secret alignments gone wrong. What happens when who you are changes in the cruel blink of an eye? Read more

To most mermaids, salt has a capital S, but Eadie is not your average siren."If being a siren means I’ll eventually have to leave everyone who ever meant anything to me, then I don’t want it."I’m the youngest of a set of triplets, and I share little in common with my sisters. Larimar and Lazuli don’t seem bothered by the fact that they’re destined to live their semi-immortal lives controlled by their salt cycle. But after it took Mom, I flipped the ocean a set of double-birds. The salt can’t have me. My life is mine. My voice is mine. My fins and legs are both mine—and I prefer the latter.I try to live as a normal high school senior (I'm even on the swim team) but I have my own personal bully who makes my life hell. I also have a serious crush on Seth Foster, who doesn't seem to know I exist, and a reputation as a socially awkward science whiz. So maybe this is normal?When I find a mermaid in salt-flush trapped inside a wreck, she is proof that the salt is a hateful master, with no compassion for those whose lives it ruins, whose memories and identities it erases.Can the weakest link in the Jackson chain figure out a way to free her when my hard-earned front as a normal teenager starts to unravel.Or have I picked a fight I cannot win?Return to the siren realm of A.L. Knorr with her forthcoming series Pretty Little Mermaids, which expands the lore and worlds established in Born of Water, Mermaid’s Return and The Siren’s Curse, but is set before the events of the latter. Aquamarine takes place 2.5 years after the events of Cobalt, and is a true Young Adult contemporary fantasy novel, complete with high school angst, a prom, bullies, a sweet romance, team sports drama and family drama, all intertwined with the author's beloved mermaid mythology. Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.“Riveting.” —NPR“Evocative.” —Entertainment Weekly“Remarkable.” —BuzzfeedA way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata—a mermaid—collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable—she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it. Read more

Near the prow I stand at the brass railing, looking out at the city skyline. The wind kicks up my hair, sending long curls into my face. Not far away, nestled in the Upper East Side is a cute and cozy apartment stuffed with books, well-worn furniture, and photos of the smiling couple of which I have been half. Here I am, running away like I’m fourteen again—and from a man who loves me. Yes, he loves me. He also betrayed me. If I were just a twenty-three-year-old woman—as is stated on the government-issued ID I left back in our apartment—and not in my eighties, with a load of secrets heavy enough to sink this vessel, then all might easily be forgiven. But a twenty-three-year-old woman I am not… and all is not so easily forgiven.A keen young freshman. A siren at a crossroads. A chance meeting that changes everything.Gina is a mermaid—a siren—on her land cycle and she has found a human mate she loves. In fact, they're engaged, but to overcome a mysterious betrayal she isn't sure she should forgive, she needs some time at sea.So she stows away on a tall ship.Seth is a precocious fifteen-year-old working on a school project, researching Cobalt Girl, a modern sailing vessel.A chance meeting and a fog bank along the Carolina coast will change both of their lives forever…Cobalt kicks off Pretty Little Mermaids, an urban fantasy series that follows a set of contemporary sirens unlike any you've encountered before. Siren magic, mystery, mayhem... Romance, twists you won't see coming, and a unique and believable lore you'll fall in love with, this series will pull you in so deep you may never surface. Are you ready?One-click Cobalt and dive in today! Read more