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"When the Tide Turns, the Merblood Rises... In the quaint, windswept town of Madderly Bay, twelve-year-old Selena Flowers' dream of a peaceful life shatters as an eerie voice echoes in her mind, a reminder of the nightmarish encounter that awaits her beneath the waves: ""Just relax. You can breathe easily. I've got total control over you."" Selena, newly arrived from the bustling streets of London, finds herself in a gothic mansion teetering on the edge of a coastal cliff, her mother Fiona's strange inheritance. But their new beginning turns into a chilling adventure when an undead mermaid, Faustina, crashes through Selena's window, heralding a descent into a dark, hidden world. The once thriving zombie merkingdom beneath Madderly Bay, now a forgotten abyss, is Faustina's haunting domain. Cursed to eternal youth, this zombie mermaid queen is driven by a lonely, venomous desire to expand her ghostly army. When Fiona begins to show signs of a ghastly transformation, Selena knows the curse has found its newest victim. Faustina's power stems from a mysterious ruby necklace, an artifact of untold magic and menace. Its dark magic can turn the tide of fate, offering salvation or doom. As Selena grapples with bullies at her new school and the complexities of a small town riddled with secrets, the necklace becomes her only hope to save her mother from a watery, undead fate. With the help of her new friend Chloe, Selena embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the necklace's hidden past and its current whereabouts. The journey takes her deeper into Faustina's world-a world of betrayal, ancient curses, and underwater lairs. As the clock ticks and Fiona's transformation accelerates, Selena must confront her deepest fears. Plunging into the murky depths, she faces off against Faustina in a heart-stopping struggle for the necklace. In this underwater chess game, every move could be her last. Will Selena retrieve the necklace and reverse the curse, or will she become another lost soul in Faustina's mermaid kingdom? As Selena's story unfolds, she discovers that the true power lies not in a ruby's glow, but in the strength of her own heart. In a final, breathtaking climax, Selena must decide the fate of the necklace, balancing the weight of its power against the safety of those she loves. ""Selena Flowers and the Cursed Ruby"" is a tale of magic, courage, and the unbreakable bonds of family. It is a story that reminds us that even in our darkest hours, there is always a glimmer of hope. ...For in the Depths of Despair, a Hero Rises. Dive into ""Selena Flowers and the Cursed Ruby,"" where the line between hero and legend blurs in the murky waters of Madderly Bay."

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"5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Reviewed in the United States on 21 May 2024 Verified Purchase Selena Flowers and the Cursed Ruby by Ella English is an incredible book on the origins of The Merblood Saga. It is a book that captivates the mind and tantalizes the reader as each page is turned. The storyline is good and understandable. The characters are developed nicely and the pacing is spot-on. Overall I felt this was a good read. Charley_Clemens 5.0 out of 5 stars Genius, mermaid zombies! 12 year old niece obsessed and can't wait for next book Reviewed in the United States on 4 May 2024 Verified Purchase Ok, first of all, the idea of mermaid zombies is genius and absolutely perfect for this age group. I got this to read with my niece (12) and she's absolutely devouring it. The descriptions and overall ""texture"" of the narrative is immersive and exciting. My niece loves sharing her take on what's happening in the story and now she's even into drawing illustrations of what she imagines happening in the story. Super fun read - perfect for tweens who like reading fantasy and are looking for something fresh and exciting. Marcus Marcus 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute blast! Reviewed in the United States on 14 May 2024 Verified Purchase The book is an absolute blast! My favorite part of the story is Selena's journey of self-discovery. As she battles to break the curse on her mother, she learns that her true strength comes from within. It's an empowering message wrapped up in a whirlwind of adventure and excitement."

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