The last thing fifteen-year-old Julia Dickinson expects while vacationing with her parents in Cancun is to find an ancient crown in an underwater cave, try it on. . .and be transformed into a mermaid. And not just any mermaid, but a direct descendant of the long-lost Princess Leilani and the heir to Leilani’s throne. The idea of being a queen is exciting, and the members of the merclan are overjoyed to have a leader once more. . .but Julia’s not at all sure she’s ready to give up her life as a human.

Julia’s fate hinges on a missing magic ring. Before she can become queen, she must find the ring, lost for a hundred fifty years, since the crown is useless without it. And when she learns that the combined power of crown and ring can make her human again, she’s even more motivated to search for it.

Accompanied by one of the merclan elders, Julia embarks on a perilous quest to find the ring. Along the way she blunders into a fishing net and meets Chac, a seventeen-year-old Mayan boy enamored of merfolk who promises to help her in her search. But if and when Julia does find the ring, can she also find happiness as a mermaid queen?

“I haven’t been a real fan of YA books lately, as I have found them to be eye-rolling and cringe inducing. . . So imagine my surprise. . .when I realized this book was really unlike any I’d read. . . Julia is completely likable as a strong heroine. . .The writing was near flawless. . . pacing was perfect.” – Anabella Johnson, Smashwords

“What an absolutely adorable and enchanting tail! (oops, I mean tale). . . Julia as a heroine was sweet and spunky. . .The writing was excellent. . .The book category is “YA,” but as a thirty-something I can say that I enjoyed it and it definitely has cross-over appeal.” – Karen *ReaderGirl*, Goodreads

“I read this book in one sitting. I LOVED it!! The writing was clear and crisp, with short chapters and a fast pace. . .The plotline kept me guessing until the end. . .Fortunately there is a happy ending, and I have to admit that I didn’t see that resolution coming.” – Stacy, Goodreads

Annie Crawford lived in central Mexico for twenty years, where she taught, translated and invented stories for her kids, several of which later became full-length books. She currently makes her home in the beautiful, rainy Pacific Northwest. Her days are spent writing, blogging, hiking and working part-time as a court certified Spanish interpreter. Annie’s second novel, The Curse of the Jade Amulet, a young adult/crossover novel set in modern-day and historical Mayan Mexico, is also available in both digital and paperback versions. Connect with Annie on her blog at magicandthemuse.com.