The Undine's Tear (Rise of the Grigori Book 1)

Mermaids. Magic. And a mistake that could destroy the world... or cost her everything to save it. Calandra would do anything for her people. The powerful princess has been raised to enslave a human man with the siren mind-bond and restore the Heartstone that protects their island, then be exiled before she goes Mad and unleashes unfathomable destruction like the healer who sank Atlantis... and her mother. But her queen aunt wants her to bond her childhood friend-the one man she'd risk a death sentence to free. And her jealous cousin and the sinister golden-eyed creature in her dreams both have more nefarious ideas. Then Calandra learns her exiled mother was not only sane, but pregnant with the first undine boy in three millennia. She's certain her brother is the solution to her problems, until she uncovers the horrifying truth about the undines' past. If she finds him, she could start a revolution-and if she can't, she'll unleash an ancient evil that will tear the world apart. Unless she sacrifices everything, even the man she loves. And she's running out of time. But while she's redeeming the world, who will save her? The Undine's Tear is the first book in the mind-blowing young adult epic historical fantasy series Rise of the Grigori. Packed with complex characters, lush world-building, gritty action, and impossible odds, this intricately woven tale presents mermaids like you've never seen them before. Join Calandra in a search for redemption that will threaten the very fabric of the universe. Buy The Undine's Tear and dive into the adventure today! Mermaids. Magic. And the mistake that could destroy the world... or cost her everything to save it. Calandra would do anything to save her people. The powerful princess has been raised to restore the Heartstone that protects their island from humans, then be exiled to the Abyss before she goes Mad and unleashes unfathomable destruction like the healer who sank Atlantis... and her mother. But tradition demands she first enslave a human man with the siren mind-bond, and her queen aunt has selected her childhood friend—the one man she'd risk a death sentence to free. When Calandra learns her mother wasn't exiled but fled to protect the first undine boy in three millennia, she's certain her brother is the solution to her problems. Until she uncovers the horrifying truth about the undines' past and realizes if she finds him, she could start a revolution—but if she can't, she'll unleash an ancient evil that will tear the world apart. And if her jealous cousin and the sinister golden-eyed creature haunting her dreams have their way, she'll never get the chance to fulfill her destiny. Unless she surrenders everything... even the man she loves. And she's running out of time. The Undine's Tear is the first book in the mind-blowing young adult epic historical fantasy series Rise of the Grigori. Packed with complex characters, lush world-building, gritty action, and impossible odds, this intricately woven tale presents mermaids like you've never seen them before. Join Calandra in a search for redemption that will threaten the very fabric of the universe. Buy The Undine's Tear and dive into the adventure today! - "I couldn't put this book down!" - Jessica Renwick, author of The Book of Chaos "You want to read this book. It's fantastic!" - Ellen Forget, Constellate Publishing "Stunning writing, vivid descriptions, and endearing characters. Puts the epic in fantasy." - Readers' Favorite "A rip-roaring read." - Lorehaven Magazine - "Have you ever been Redeemed?" Damon's expression became stony. "Redemption is for humans." "Redemption is for men. To make them safe. It just happens that the only men are human." Thinking of Osaze's dread, Calandra wondered again at the morality of it. Uncrossing her arms, she shifted her gaze from Damon's face to his bronze chest. "And one of them is my friend." "All humans should be controlled." He drew nearer. "They have not the patience nor discipline to control themselves. And I am not human." "What are you? I've never seen an undine with golden eyes." He smiled knowingly. "Not human. But I could be your friend." "What do you want from me?" "I want to help you." Damon came near enough to touch her and paused with his arms to the sides in a placating gesture. She wrapped her arms around herself and glared into the blackness beyond him. "Yeah, well, you can't. Not unless you can tell me how to control powers that could sink an island and heal the Heartstone without going Mad." "Little lark," he said, "that is exactly what I intend to do." - Talena Winters writes page-turning fiction for teens and adults in multiple genres, coaches other writers, has written several award-winning songs, and designs knitting patterns under her label My Secret Wish. She currently resides on an acreage in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, with her husband, three surviving boys, two dogs, and an assortment of farm cats. She would love to be a mermaid when she grows up. She's Destined To Save The World . . . If She Doesn't Destroy It First. Calandra’s Destiny Is Also Her Doom. As The Most Powerful Healer Since The Woman Who Sank Atlantis, She’s Been Raised To Restore The Heartstone That Protects Her Island From Humans . . . Before She Goes Mad Like Her Mother And All The Powerful Undine Healers Before Her. When She Learns She Needs Both Male And Female Magic To Succeed, She Becomes Desperate—there Hasn't Been An Undine Male Born For Over Three Thousand Years. Instead, She's Being Pressured To Use The Siren Mind-bond To Enslave Her Childhood Friend, The One Man She's Sworn To Risk A Death Sentence To Free. When Calandra Discovers A Cryptic Message That Shows Her Exiled Mother Was Not Only Sane But Pregnant With A Boy, She Questions Everything She’s Been Taught To Believe. But Revealing The Horrifying Truth Of The Bonds Could Tear Her Island Apart—and Concealing It Could Unleash The Earth’s Oldest, Most Destructive Enemy. With Insanity Looming, Can Calandra Find Her Brother And Save The Heartstone, The Man She Loves, Her People, And The World . . . Before She Loses Control And Destroys Them All? The Undine's Tear Is The First Book In The Mind-blowing Young Adult Epic Historical Fantasy Series Rise Of The Grigori. Packed With Complex Characters, Lush World-building, Gritty Action, And Impossible Odds, This Intricately Woven Tale Presents Mermaids Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before. Join Calandra In A Search For Redemption That Will Threaten The Very Fabric Of The Universe. Buy The Undine's Tear And Dive Into The Adventure Today! “wow. Just Wow!!” - Candace Marshall, Advanced Reader “i Couldn’t Put This Book Down!” - Jessica Renwick, Author Of The Book Of Chaos “you Want To Read This Book. It’s Fantastic!” - Ellen Michelle, Editor And Owner Of Constellate Publishing “stunning Writing, Vivid Descriptions, And Endearing Characters. Puts The Epic In Fantasy.” - Liz Konkel, Readers' Favorite “a Colossal Fantasy Tale Told By An Expert Storyteller. Spectacular.” - Ruffina Oserio, Readers' Favorite “the Action Never Stopped... A Brilliant Start To A New Series, Superbly Composed To Entertain!” - Rabia Tanveer, Readers' Favorite “don’t Miss This Journey Into A Secret World Of Magic, Family, Love And Loss.” - Suzy Vadori, Award Winning Author, The Fountain Series “my Favorite Book Of The Past Year!” - Kathy Brown, Reader * * * * * About The Author: Talena Winters Is Addicted To Stories, Tea, Chocolate, Yarn, And Silver Linings. She Writes Page-turning Fiction For Teens And Adults In Multiple Genres, Coaches Other Writers, Has Written Several Award-winning Songs, And Designs Knitting Patterns Under Her Label My Secret Wish. Master Of The Ironic Gif Response. She Currently Resides On An Acreage In The Peace Country Of Northern Alberta, Canada, With Her Husband, Three Surviving Boys, Two Dogs, And An Assortment Of Farm Cats. She Would Love To Be A Mermaid When She Grows Up.