A Song Below Water

In Bethany C. Morrow's A Song Below Water, a modern fantasy unfolds around black mermaids, friendship, and self-discovery amid today's societal challenges of racism and sexism. Tavia, hiding her siren powers, and her best friend Effie, confronting her family's demons, face a tumultuous junior year in high school. When a national siren murder trial disrupts their lives, Tavia inadvertently reveals her magical voice, plunging them into danger. Their unbreakable sisterhood emerges as their greatest strength in this captivating tale.