All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace - All the Stars and Teeth #1 (Hardcover)

Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2020)____________________________________________________________________ Plot:Set in a kingdom where danger lurks beneath the sea, mermaids seek vengeance with song, and magic is a choice.She will reign.As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer — the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it’s never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy’s dangerous soul magic.When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: he’ll help her prove she’s fit to rule, if she’ll help him reclaim his stolen magic.But sailing the kingdom holds more wonder — and more peril — than Amora anticipated. A destructive new magic is on the rise, and if Amora is to conquer it, she’ll need to face legendary monsters, cross paths