In the heart of Portland, Oregon, where the extraordinary is cloaked in the guise of the mundane, Tavia conceals a secret that pulses beneath her skin—a melody of power, a siren song that could upheave the world around her. Struggling to navigate the complexities of high school, racial tensions, and the weight of her hidden identity, Tavia finds solace in the unbreakable bond with her best friend, Effie. Together, they confront the trials of adolescence, the sting of unrequited love, and the skeletons lurking in their family closets, unaware of the storm that's brewing on the horizon. The equilibrium of their lives is shattered when the verdict of a siren murder trial sends shockwaves through the nation, and a revered internet fashion icon reveals a truth that mirrors Tavia's own. Suddenly, the girls find themselves thrust into a spotlight they never sought, as Effie grapples with the demons of her past and Tavia's secret slips out in the most dangerous of circumstances. In a society that fears their kind, where no secret remains hidden, they must stand together or watch as their world crumbles. 'A Song Below Water' by Bethany C. Morrow is a compelling tale of friendship, identity, and the courage to find one's voice amidst the cacophony of the world.