Skin of the Sea

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Beschreibung

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.<br><br>This is the story of a great love - a love that will threaten worlds and anger Gods.<br><br>This is a story that will change history.<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><br>"A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology" - The Guardian<br>"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<br><br>"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<br><br>"A triumph of storytelling" - Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead<br><br>'This poignant supernatural romance stands out for its sensuous prose' Financial Times<br><br>'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)

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780241413975

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

197 x 128 x 25 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Verlag / Hersteller

Penguin Books Ltd (UK)