Skin of the Sea
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Natasha Bowen
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.“Riveting.” —NPR“Evocative.” —Entertainment Weekly“Remarkable.” —BuzzfeedA way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata—a mermaid—collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable—she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
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Author
Natasha Bowen
Pages
336
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published Date
2021-11-02
ISBN
0593120965 9780593120965
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"Finished January 11th. It took me forever to read, but I really liked it. "
Nikki Nienhaus
"I’m pretty far into this book and absolutely LOVE it! I hope they fall in love. "
Kathleen Roberts
"December 2021"
Ashley Gill
"01/25"
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JeLlana C
"Skin of the sea is a young adult novel following the story of simidele, a Mami Wata (mermaid). Simidele is struggling between her loyalty to the undersea with her curiosity about the human world. Saving a human boy named Adekola sets Simi on a journey to make amends with the Orisa gods for breaking their laws. <br/><br/>This story has mystery, romantic tension, African cultural elements, intense fighting/running scenes, and beautiful newfound relationships. <br/><br/>While I thoroughly enjoyed the book and its intricate relationships, I must admit that I was expecting Simi to have more destructive nower and to be more of a badass. Despite this minor letdown, the book's twisty plot, well developed characters, and rich West African cultural influences made for an amazing read."
Books n Stories 4 u
"This book was just kind of okay. I went into it thinking that it would be amazing like Children of Blood and Bone, but it wasn’t. I just had higher expectations for it, so I was slightly disappointed. The writing was good, the characters were good, I just got bored, and I’m sad that I did because it could have been a very good book."
Aurelia
"10/10 recommend!! I saw this come up on TikTok and I’m so glad it did. The story is beautiful and if you love your fantasy like I do, it’s main character is a mermaid and is all about African mythology."
Abbs
"Excellent story with the romance truly for once being genuine and a subplot rather than the whole plot. Plus, sea lore and a pantheon of deities. What's not to love, really?"
C
Cooper
"Same with this book, I can't wait to get the sequel"
Ari
"Good start, fun middle and an end that left me really confused. I am almost sure that there is a sequel to this but I have not read it yet. (Also I don’t read a lot and if I do I’m really slow so take my opinion with a grain of salt)."
Mac
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