The Little Mermaid longs to live on land, but an accident at the lake could prove to be her undoing.

Matilda's dream of attending the Academy and practising music have come true, but that doesn't stop the sea from calling her name.
When she saves a handsome officer-in-training from drowning, she finds herself embroiled in the prophecy she's been trying to avoid.
Can Matilda save herself from turning into sea foam? Or is she another doomed mermaid?
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Song Of Seas is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of The Little Mermaid. It includes a fairy tale heroine determined to save herself and a sweet m/f romance.

If you enjoy fairy tale retellings, fantasy academy settings, friendship, prophecies, strong heroines, and sweet romance, start the Grimm Academy series!

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April 8, 2021 (Drowlgon Press)
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There’s a place where fairy tale legacies weigh heavy on young shoulders—and where rewriting your story is the only way to survive.

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Grimm Academy invites readers into a reimagined world where the daughters of myth and legend aren’t content to let fate dictate their futures. These aren’t the docile heroines from bedtime stories. They're students, rebels, and dreamers, each haunted by a prophecy—and determined to break it.

Set against the gothic charm of a magical school filled with whispers of curses, enchanted corridors, and secret alliances, the series weaves together the familiar and the new. Rapunzel isn’t trapped in a tower—she’s climbing out of expectations. Sleeping Beauty isn’t waiting to wake up—she’s trying to stay ahead of a fate she never asked for. Each book focuses on a different heroine, but the threads of destiny, friendship, and quiet rebellion tie them all together.

What makes this series shine isn’t just the inventive fairy tale retellings—it’s the emotional core. These are stories about agency, growth, and the messy path to self-acceptance, wrapped in the allure of magical realism and school-life drama. With a tone that blends intrigue, heart, and a whisper of danger, Grimm Academy turns the traditional fantasy academy trope into something far more resonant: a place where legacy is a challenge, not a destiny.

Perfect for readers who crave character-driven fantasy with strong female leads, slow-burn romance, and a rich, enchanted atmosphere, this series is a quietly powerful journey through the question: what if you could choose your own ending?

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This was another fun addition to the Grimm Academy series and I thought it was a good Retelling Of The Little Mermaid. I enjoyed getting to know both Matilda & Lewis in this story as well as briefly getting to know Matilda's sister Cordelia. I look forward to reading more books in this series of sweet and lighthearted fairy tale retellings.

Series Character and Story Connections
Gerda and Kai's story is in Frosts And Fears: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Snow Queen
Cordelia's story will be in Princess Of Peas: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Princess And The Pea

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