The prince had no memory of the first time he drowned. The salt numbed his mind. But the second time, it stung. Every breath brought a thousand barbs, slicing his flesh to ribbons without spilling a drop of blood. His lungs screamed as never before—voiceless.

What makes a man choose to drown? A great many things, the prince was sure. But for him, it was two eyes more vivid than the sky. Her eyes, her hair, her tail of vibrant blue.

After surviving a shipwreck, he seeks out his rescuer. A witch grants him a tail, but her spell comes with a curse. He must learn the sign language of the Mer and win the heart of his rescuer—or turn to sea foam. As secrets resurface, infatuation could lead to destruction, and resurging trauma could drown both the prince and his teacher.

"The Twice-Drowned Prince is a truly immersive story that plunges fearlessly into questions about the depths of human nature, the power of mercy, and the redeeming beauty of love. This fresh, innovative Little Mermaid retelling will pull you under the waves with its life-or-death stakes, evocative world-building, and a lyrical voice as enchanting as any siren song."-Catherine Jones Payne, award-winning author of Breakwater and Fire Dancer

"Charming, a sweet take on one of my favorite mythical creatures and an engaging story from start to finish."-Merphy Napier, YouTuber

Dive into this novel perfect for fans of Meagan Spooner, Kiera Cass, and Dhonielle Clayton. Fans who grew up on books by Gail Carson Levine and Patricia C. Wrede will fall in love with this fresh take on the reality within a fairy tale.

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