Faye and the Ether Series by Nicole Bailey

For as long as I can remember, the sea has called to me, luring me to explore the secrets hidden beneath its cresting waves.Faye is tossed into a current of uncertainty as she deliberates over her college choices. More than anything she wants to study by the sea, forever chasing the line where the ocean meets the horizon. But she finds herself dragged down by the riptide of her and her mother's financial restraints... moreFor as long as I can remember, the sea has called to me, luring me to explore the secrets hidden beneath its cresting waves.Faye is tossed into a current of uncertainty as she deliberates over her college choices. More than anything she wants to study by the sea, forever chasing the line where the ocean meets the horizon. But she finds herself dragged down by the riptide of her and her mother's financial restraints. How can she be true to herself when anchored by her world's limitations?As the leader of the deadliest group in the Ether, Daron is at the top of his game. Yet there is one thing he's failed at time and again--finding the human-raised Ether. It's a known fact amongst his team that success on that particular mission would change their lives in unimaginable ways. Yet Daron couldn't comprehend how true that was... until he saw Faye.Guided by Daron, Faye enters a world she never knew existed. One filled with mythical creatures, struggling to coexist. As Faye wrestles with where she fits in this magical realm, secrets are revealed that turn the tide once more.Inky darkness is seeping ever closer. Can Faye and Daron work together to save Ether and themselves? Or will the world be crushed under a wave of evil?From author Nicole Bailey comes a young adult adventure filled with magic, intrigue, and the inner well of strength that flows through us all. less

Faye can never be free from the blood that stains her soul. Haunted by the horrific traumas of battle, Faye struggles to move past the bloodshed she witnessed that fateful day. No amount of magic can erase from her mind the images of the lives lost. She can’t breathe. Can’t sleep. Can’t focus on anything but the terror she’s drowning in.Yet she isn’t the only one plagued by trepidation. As a co-council, anxiety is a part of Daron’s daily life. But never before was it like this... moreFaye can never be free from the blood that stains her soul. Haunted by the horrific traumas of battle, Faye struggles to move past the bloodshed she witnessed that fateful day. No amount of magic can erase from her mind the images of the lives lost. She can’t breathe. Can’t sleep. Can’t focus on anything but the terror she’s drowning in.Yet she isn’t the only one plagued by trepidation. As a co-council, anxiety is a part of Daron’s daily life. But never before was it like this. Crippled by fear, he hunts for a way to keep Faye and Alec safe as the threat of Typhon draws near. Traveling to the mercity for the full moon revelry, Faye uncovers a sinister new threat that could endanger life for all merfolk. Can she and Daron work together to protect their new allies? Or will the losses suffered sink their enchanting world to the depths? Ride the waves of adventure in this epic young adult tale set under the sea, masterfully written by author Nicole Bailey! less