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Esmerine is a mermaid who keeps her promise to guard the sea and its people, yet her sister Dosia disappears after a rumored elopement with a human. Determined not to let the bond break, Esmerine enlists her childhood playmate Alander—a winged, sky‑borne being—to help locate Dosia.
Their quest brings them into contact with the world of humans, the complexities of love, and the marvel of magical beings. As they explore the boundaries of sea and sky, their friendship—and the sisters’ loyalty—are tested by the competing demands of duty, desire, and the unknown.
Through adventure, romance, and the ever‑present magic of merpeople, the story follows Esmerine and Alander’s journey toward understanding the nature of family, trust, and the choices that shape who we become.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jaclyn Dolamore
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