Mermaid romance novels are a popular genre of books for young adult readers. They usually take place in oceans, and there are many different types of female leads in these books: mermaid princesses, blood-thirstry sirens… even normal women! But whichever the case, their adventures are usually filled with suspense, mystery and drama that keeps the reader at the edge of their seat.

In this article, you will find the Top 5 Mermaid Romance Novels for Young Adult Readers in 2022, carefully handpicked by our team of expert book reviewers. Ready? Dive in!

Top 5 Mermaid Romance Novels for Young Adult Readers in 2022

#5: LIES BENEATH by Anne Greenwood Brown

“Lies beneath” by Anne Greenwood Brown is a mermaid novel you’ll surely love, if you are a fan of romantic suspense. It narrates the fates of a man named Calder White, who has spent most of his life in the cold waters of Lake Superior with his sisters.

The Whites are no ordinary family, though: they are a group of merpeople who have the power to  claim victims from among the human population. Calder White chooses Jason Hancock (whom he blames for the death of his mother) as his newest victim. Calder plans to lure Jason into a trap, but to successfully complete this task, he realizes that he has to seduce the man’s daughter, Lily, first.

Soon, Calder and Lily begin to fall in love, and Calder becomes trapped between the honor of his family, and the girl he loves.

#4: THE SIREN by Kiera Cass

Kahlen is a siren who, for more than eighty years, has served the sea, using her mystical voice to lead ships to their doom. Now, she must only fulfill this duty for twenty more years.

Everything changes though, as she meets Akinli, a kind and attractive young man who can understand her, even if they can’t really speak. Kahlen knows that their romance puts them both in danger as one of her words could lead Akinli to his death.

But Kahlen has never felt anything like it and now feels willing to risk everything, and listen to her heart for the first time in a long time.

#3: SEVEN TEARS INTO THE SEA by Terri Farley

One day, when Gwen Cooke was ten years old, she met a mysterious boy with dark, slanted eyes on the beach. He came up to her, whispered some words into her ear, and disappeared. Even though shocked, Gwen managed to move on, but hasn’t forgotten him even seven years after the encounter.

When her nana calls her back to the village where this happened, Gwen knows that the sea, the destiny, and the boy himself call her. Soon, she will find herself living an adventure full of myths, legends, and love.

#2: PROMISES (THE SYRENKA SERIES #1) by Amber Garr

Eviana Dumahl is seventeen, but at such a young age already she must face the responsibility of becoming the leader of her clan and fulfilling her marital duty to Kain, her betrothed. However, since they were children, Eviana has been in love with Brendan, a Selkie shape-shifter.

Giving up her marriage, her responsibilities, and running away with Brendan would bring terrible consequences, but it’s still a price that she dares to pay.

With a clan war at the gates, Brendan’s life in danger, and many losses, Eviana feels very torn between listening to her heart and doing what she should be doing.

#1: MERMAID PRINCESS AMELIA AND THE LOST SYMPHONY by Maxine Foti

“Mermaid Princess Amelia and the Lost Symphony” is the first novel in everyone’s beloved mermaid fantasy series about Mermaid Princess Amelia, that keeps scoring more and more hearts all around the world. The novel, which tells the adventures of a mermaid princess from the Caribbean Sea, is a wonderful mashup of different fiction genres, not only adventure, travel and treasure-hunt, but urban fantasy, school story, and romance, as well.

After moving on land, the protagonist, sixteen-year-old Amelia Quintana, finds herself stuck in a sentimental dilemma between Tony, her long-time best friend from home, and Taisuke, her karate class partner, whom she deeply admires and to whom she feels deeply attracted…

Still and all, Amelia isn’t the only one to face romantic dilemmas. Her new friend Edith turn out to be in love with a merman prince banished from Honey Earth; and following her heart might lead not only to her becoming a reject among their mutual friends, but also to a full-scale international conflict…

Amelia and Edith’s love dilemmas have become so popular that the series’ fans just can’t stop writing fanfiction about them. If you are curious, you may want to check them out here.

Final thoughts on these top mermaid romance novels:

Mermaids are a popular topic of fascination, especially among teenage girls and young adult women. However, at times, it can be hard to find a good read when there are so many options out there. For this reason, it’s important to learn as much as you can about the novel which picqued your interest. For example, if you picked “Mermaid Princess Amelia and the Lost Symphony,” you will want to read the short summary, the editorial review, and other readers’ reviews of it.

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English: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T6BJ6RG
Spanish: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Z8GK1JX
Italian: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0953PN3Y7

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