The Undine's Tear
Synopsis
Mermaids. Magic. And the mistake that could destroy the world... or cost her everything to save it. Princess Calandra would do anything to save her people. The powerful healer has been raised to restore the Heartstone that protects their island from humansโbefore she goes Mad and unleashes unfathomable destruction like the woman who sank Atlantisโฆ โฆ Mermaids. Magic. And the mistake that could destroy the world... or cost her everything to save it. Princess Calandra would do anything to save her people. The powerful healer has been raised to restore the Heartstone that protects their island from humansโbefore she goes Mad and unleashes unfathomable destruction like the woman who sank Atlantisโฆ and her exiled mother. But tradition demands she first enslave a human male with the siren mind-bond, and her queen aunt has selected the one man sheโd risk a death sentence to free. When Calandra learns her mother actually fled to protect the first undine boy in three millennia, she's certain her missing brother is the solution to her problems. Then she uncovers the horrifying connection between the bonds, the Madness, and her people's past and realizes if she finds him, she could start a revolutionโbut if she canโt, sheโll unleash an ancient evil that could tear the world apart. Unless she surrenders everythingโฆ even the man she loves. And sheโs running out of time. The Undine's Tear is the first book in the mind-blowing young adult epic historical fantasy series Rise of the Grigori. Packed with complex characters, lush world-building, gritty action, and impossible odds, this intricately woven tale presents mermaids and dragons like youโve never seen them before. Join Calandra in a search for redemption that could threaten the very fabric of the universe. Buy The Undine's Tear and dive into the adventure today! โWow. Just WOW!!โ - Candace Marshall, advanced reader โI couldnโt put this book down!โ - Jessica Renwick, author of The Book of Chaos โYou want to read this book. Itโs fantastic!โ - Ellen Michelle, editor and owner of Constellate Publishing โStunning writing, vivid descriptions, and endearing characters. Puts the epic in fantasy.โ - Liz Konkel, Readers' Favorite โA colossal fantasy tale told by an expert storyteller. Spectacular.โ - Ruffina Oserio, Readers' Favorite โThe action never stoppedโฆ a brilliant start to
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