EAN: 9780241413975

SKIN OF THE SEA - NATASHA BOWEN KARTONIERT (TB)

An epic love story infused with West African mythology. For fans of The Gilded Ones  Children
of Blood and Bone  and Circe  this book is a powerful new imagining of a devastating time in
history  told through the eyes of a bold and unforgettable heroine. This is the story of a
great love - a love that will threaten worlds and anger Gods. This is a story that will change
history. Simidele is one of the Mami Wata  mermaids duty-bound to collect the souls of those
who die at sea and bless their journeys back home to the Supreme Creator. But when a living boy
is thrown overboard a slave ship  Simi saves his life  going against an ancient decree and
bringing terrible danger to the mami wata. Now Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make
amends - a journey of vengeful gods  treacherous lands and legendary creatures. If she fails 
she risks not just the fate of all Mami Wata  but also the world as she knows it. A compelling
moving YA fairytale  richly woven with west African mythology - The Guardian One of the most
epic and original fantasies Ive read in a long time. Natasha Bowen has crafted a world full of
heart and imagination - Nicola Yoon  #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for
Dancing The most engrossing  thought-provoking  beautiful novel...knocks your socks off and
leaves you wanting more - Namina Forna  New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones A
triumph of storytelling - Kalynn Bayron  bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead 'This
poignant supernatural romance stands out for its sensuous prose' Financial Times 'Fantastical
creatures and vengeful gods form a vivid backdrop to this rich and original story of one girl's
journey to find herself' Observer (YA Books of Month)

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