The Little Mermaid but darker this time…. A dying mother’s prayer. A message in a bottle. A young mermaid in pursuit of semblance. The surface seemed much simpler when the things on the ocean floor weren't being used to brand the land master’s crest. Seventeen-year-old ADILA isn't prepared to be a part of that world, but she doesn’t have a real choice in the matter. In order to end the torture of the enslaved and keep their memories alive, Adila must stop the incoming ships with the help of all her family, above and beneath the surface, with use of their untapped magic and a great deal of trust.