Voice of the Ocean
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Publisher Description
'Delivers an enchanting tale of siren princess Celeste, weaving magic, mystery, and heart-stopping adventure beneath the waves' Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times bestselling author
From popular content creator Kelsey Impicciche, Voice of the Ocean follows a daring young siren who defies her people to save a human prince, unearthing ancient magic and igniting a dangerous romance amidst treacherous waters.
As the youngest daughter of the Siren queen, Celeste's life is tightly controlled. Desperate to prove her worth, she intends to join the Chorus - an elite group of siren warriors. With her final test on the horizon, Celeste must finally gain control over her temperamental Song. But when Celeste encounters a seemingly harmless ship, helmed by the intriguing Prince Raiden Sharp, her path veers towards forbidden waters.
Believing the handsome sailor to be innocent of any wrongdoing, Celeste defies Siren law to save Raiden's life - despite knowing he is the son of a king who has murdered many of her kindred. The penalty for Celeste's betrayal should be death, but the queen offers her an alternative: right her wrong by assassinating the prince. Determined to first discover the truth behind the prince's clandestine mission, Celeste agrees to become human.
The human world is nothing like she expected, nor is the prince the charming and noble man she assumed him to be. But as Celeste finds her place aboard the ship, friendships - and attraction - begin to grow. Will Celeste be able to save herself? Or will her choices unravel a kingdom, devastating sirens and humans alike?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
YouTuber Impicciche channels "The Little Mermaid" in her sprawling debut about a siren princess, a human prince, and ancient magic. Teenage siren Celeste, the youngest daughter of King Tidus and Queen Halia, has received her final assignment from the Chorus, her underwater kingdom's elite group of warriors: she must drown Prince Raiden, son of a cruel mortal king. Though her mother forbids her from embarking on the dangerous quest, Celeste joins the Chorus on their search for the prince's ship, hoping the warriors' influence can help her learn to control her gift of Song. As she witnesses the other sirens luring sailors to violent deaths, however, she instead decides to save Prince Raiden. But when Celeste returns home, Queen Halia orders Celeste to assassinate the prince or be tried for treason. While many of the novel's beats closely mirror the inspiration material, and thinly developed characters make it difficult for readers to invest in their plights, Impicciche puts her own spin on the classic tale, inserting dark and gruesome elements that culminate in an exciting fantasy adventure. Celeste has "soft peach" skin; Prince Raiden reads as white. Ages 12–up.
