The Drowned Song
She traded her tail for legs and a voice for silence. But even on land, the sea’s song haunts her still.
Kailani has always yearned for more than the endless tides of the sea. Fascinated by the world of humans, she strikes a dangerous bargain to walk among them. With no voice and cast into a realm ruled by coin and secrets, she discovers that wonder comes hand in hand with hardship—and that love above the waves is no simple thing.
As she navigates bustling markets, ship decks, and stormy emotions, Kailani must cling to her identity in a world where she can’t speak for herself. But the sea does not forget its daughters, and some songs cannot be silenced.
Told in two haunting halves, The Drowned Song is a darkly enchanting tale of mermaids, motherhood, and the power of reclaiming your voice—even if it means becoming something entirely new.
A standalone tale in the world of Tessagonia.
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Mary W. Jensen
Mary W. Jensen lives in Utah with her husband and son. Mary is the middle of nine children, and escaped the loudness of reality by immersing herself in books and poetry. From chaos comes creation.
Mary writes mostly fantasy and poetry. She enjoys the fantastic and creating new worlds, creatures, and magics.
Her poetry has been published in Abyss & Apex and Snapdragon and in "the leaves fall" anthology by The Red Penguin Collection. Mary is coauthor of the poetry anthology Lifelines. Her poetry book, Chiaroscuro, explores the relationships between dark and light. She is also the author of Tales of Tessagonia, a series of novellas inspired by fairy-tales.
Tales of Tessagonia
Tales of Tessagonia consists of nine primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
