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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