Oxygen
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Last published Tue, Mar 15, 2016
Aria has lived with fins ever since she was 15 years old. For 8 months, she becomes a mermaid when she touches water. The only person she's turned to for help is her best friend, Eren. Him and Aria have been friends ever since 3rd grade, but what will happen when a lover knocks on Aria's door? Will Eren become jealous? Who else knows her secret? How can she keep her secret in a town next to the beach? Read about Aria's adventures in this book.
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