Jaclyn Dolamore crafts stories centered on resilient female protagonists navigating intricate relationships. Her narratives delve into the complexities of identity, the pangs of loss, and the universal quest for belonging. With a keen eye for evocative detail and profound psychological insight, she builds compelling, emotionally resonant tales that capture readers with their raw honesty and depth.
Esmerine can't wait to become a siren-the highest calling for a mermaid-just like her sister, Dosinia. But then Dosinia goes missing, and it's up to Esmerine to find her. On the way, she runs into her childhood friend Alandare, a handsome, winged man. Will forbidden love conquer all in this dreamlike fairytale?
When a wealthy sorcerer hires Nimira to sing with a mysterious piano-playing automaton, Nimira believes it will be the start of a better life. But at the sorcerer's estate, rumors swirl about ghosts, a madwoman, and fairies that are tortured for sport. When Nimira discovers-and falls for-the spirit of a fairy gentleman trapped in the automaton, she will also find the fate of the magical world in her hands.