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A Song Below Water

This contemporary fantasy series delves into the lives of two young Black women discovering their magical powers while navigating the complexities of racism and sexism. As a siren murder trial rocks society, one must conceal her siren heritage, while the other confronts literal demons from her past. Their bond is tested as their world is upended, forcing them to rely on their sisterhood for survival. It's a captivating tale of coming-of-age, empowerment, and finding one's voice amidst societal injustice.

A Chorus Rises: A Song Below Water Novel
A Song Below Water

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    A Song Below Water

    • 288 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    3.8(10339)Add rating

    Bethany C. Morrow's A Song Below Water is the story for today’s readers — a captivating modern fantasy about black mermaids, friendship, and self-discovery set against the challenges of today's racism and sexism. In a society determined to keep her under lock and key, Tavia must hide her siren powers. Meanwhile, Effie is fighting her own family struggles, pitted against literal demons from her past. Together, these best friends must navigate through the perils of high school’s junior year. But everything changes in the aftermath of a siren murder trial that rocks the nation, and Tavia accidentally lets out her magical voice at the worst possible moment. Soon, nothing in Portland, Oregon, seems safe. To save themselves from drowning, it’s only Tavia and Effie’s unbreakable sisterhood that proves to be the strongest magic of all. “An enthralling tale of black girl magic and searing social commentary ready to rattle the bones.” — Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles

    A Song Below Water
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    The Hate U Give meets Shadowshaper in Bethany C. Morrow's A Chorus Rises, a brilliant contemporary fantasy set in the world of A Song Below Water.Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw has it all: she's famous, privileged, has “the good hair”— and she’s an Eloko, a person who’s gifted with a song that woos anyone who hears it. Everyone loves her — well, until she's cast as the awful person who exposed Tavia’s secret siren powers.Now, she's being dragged by the media. No one understands her side: not her boyfriend, not her friends, nor her Eloko community. But Naema knows the truth and is determined to build herself back up — no matter what.When a new, flourishing segment of Naema’s online supporters start targeting black girls, however, Naema must discover the true purpose of her magical voice.

    A Chorus Rises: A Song Below Water Novel