Tera Lynn Childs

Tera Lynn Childs brings a delightful mix of wit, romance, and fantasy to her books. Fins, her YA mermaid series, is a great pick for fans of humorous love stories. The perfect beach read! In Just for Fins, third in the series, half-human, half-mermaid Lily Sanderson has decided to remain Crown Princess Waterlily of the mermaid kingdom Thalassinia. She's made a promise to help to help Prince Tellin.
Climate change and human pollution are causing suffering in his kingdom, and Lily and Tellin have to convince all the mermaid royals to work together to save the oceans. Lily is distracted by the situation with Quince, the boy she loves. He must pass three tests to prove his love for her or they will be parted forever... Human-Mermaid Romance: She's a mermaid princess. He's the human boy who holds her heart.
But an ancient law demands Quince prove his love through three impossible trials, or lose Lily forever. Royal Intrigue: To save the dying oceans, Lily must unite warring mermaid kingdoms. But a rival queen's secret agenda threatens to expose the entire mer world to humanity. Duty vs Desire: Lily is torn between her responsibilities as Crown Princess and her love for Quince. Choosing one could mean sacrificing the other-and the fate of the seas.
Humorous YA Fantasy: Packed with witty dialogue, laugh-out-loud moments, and a swoon-worthy romance, this adventure is perfect for fans of contemporary fantasy.