First published 2026
Dead Shot Rayleigh stole the ruby called the Siren's Kiss three years ago. The sea god Red-Handed Roger cursed her for the theft. Now eighteen and bound to captain the cursed ship The Revenant, Rayleigh plots her escape. She knows Roger lost his heart to the Sea Witch. If she retrieves it, she can trade for her freedom. Maren the mermaid has her own mission. The Sea Witch took her brother and threatens the last surviving mermaids. Maren surfaces to rescue him and protect her people. When the fiery mermaid crosses paths with the stubborn pirate captain, their plans collapse. Neither can succeed alone. They must work together against the Sea Witch, even as attraction sparks between them. Red-Handed Roger and the Sea Witch once destroyed nearly everything over love. Their ancient rivalry left the world broken. Rayleigh and Maren face the same forces that ruined the old gods. Their partnership might heal old wounds or complete the destruction.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, fast-paced, high-stakes, romantic
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, found-family, slow-burn
Setting: The Revenant, sea
320 pages · Hardcover · Abrams / Amulet
Content warnings: death, violence