The Little Mermaid: YA Books to Tide You Over Until the Movie Release

by Morrow, Bethany C.

Book - 2020

This issue-oriented novel uses the supernatural abilities of sirens as a metaphor for racism. A song below water alternates POVs between Tavia and Effie, ...Show more This issue-oriented novel uses the supernatural abilities of sirens as a metaphor for racism. A song below water alternates POVs between Tavia and Effie, two best-friends grappling with their identities as Black women in addition to their magical abilities. Show less

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To Kill A Kingdom

by Christo, Alexandra

Book - 2018

Lira is the siren princess, adept at using her voice to bring sailors to their death. To prove herself worthy of inheriting her mother's crown, Lira must steal the heart of a human prince. Lira is the siren princess, adept at using her voice to bring sailors to their death. To prove herself worthy of inheriting her mother's crown, Lira must steal the heart of a human prince. Show less

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Skin of the Sea

by Bowen, Natasha

Book - 2021

In this fast paced Afro-fantasy, we follow Simi who is a Mami Wata, a siren who collects the souls of those who die at sea. But Simi finds herself saving ...Show more In this fast paced Afro-fantasy, we follow Simi who is a Mami Wata, a siren who collects the souls of those who die at sea. But Simi finds herself saving the life of a boy instead, and begins to question everything the Mami Wata stood for. Don't forget to check out the riveting sequel, Soul of the Deep. Show less

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Against the Tide

by Elle, J.

Book - 2023

While this book is a middle-grade, we couldn't leave it off this list, and teens will still love this magical tale. Ariel must rescue her sister Mala and discovers SEA-crets about her kingdom along the way. While this book is a middle-grade, we couldn't leave it off this list, and teens will still love this magical tale. Ariel must rescue her sister Mala and discovers SEA-crets about her kingdom along the way. Show less

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Out of the Blue

by Jason June

Book - 2022

If you're looking for the fake-dating trope, a Nonbinary main character, and merfolk, you're going to want to pick up this character driven fantasy-romance. If you're looking for the fake-dating trope, a Nonbinary main character, and merfolk, you're going to want to pick up this character driven fantasy-romance. Show less

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The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea

by Tokuda-Hall, Maggie

eBook - 2020

A YA debut about forbidden love set in a world torn apart by colonialism. Flora, an orphaned pirate disguised as Florian, meets Lady Evelyn. The pair atte...Show more A YA debut about forbidden love set in a world torn apart by colonialism. Flora, an orphaned pirate disguised as Florian, meets Lady Evelyn. The pair attempt to escape their fates with the help of a mermaid, a witch, and the sea. [Also available in hardcover.] Show less

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Breathe and Count Back From Ten

by Sylvester, Natalia

Book - 2022

This mermaid book is perfect for those who don't read fantasy. Verónica, a Floridian teen with hip dysplasia, auditions to become a mermaid performer at a...Show more This mermaid book is perfect for those who don't read fantasy. Verónica, a Floridian teen with hip dysplasia, auditions to become a mermaid performer at a theme park. She grapples with her disability and her dual identity as a daughter of immigrants, all while starting out a new romance. Show less

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The Siren

by Cass, Kiera

Book - 2016

A romantic fantasy of forbidden love. Cass, the author of the Selection series, provides a fresh take on Sirens, who live indebt to the Ocean that saved t...Show more A romantic fantasy of forbidden love. Cass, the author of the Selection series, provides a fresh take on Sirens, who live indebt to the Ocean that saved them. Kahlen, who has been a siren for 80 years, falls in love with a human. [Also available in audiobook.] Show less

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Mera

Tidebreaker

by Paige, Danielle

Graphic Novel - 2019

Perfect for superhero fans, this graphic novel tells the story of Mera, a mermaid who decides to overthrow the Atlantean rulers by killing their prince. The only problem? She soon falls in love with her target. Perfect for superhero fans, this graphic novel tells the story of Mera, a mermaid who decides to overthrow the Atlantean rulers by killing their prince. The only problem? She soon falls in love with her target. Show less

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Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

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A fierce female character and witty banter? This book is a fun treasure-hunting adventure with a dash of romance. Check out the sequel, Daughter of the Siren Queen. A fierce female character and witty banter? This book is a fun treasure-hunting adventure with a dash of romance. Check out the sequel, Daughter of the Siren Queen. Show less

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