Skin of the Sea
Natasha Bowen
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Penguin Random House Children's UK
Kinder- und Jugendbücher / Jugendbücher ab 12 Jahre
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.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."e;A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology"e; - The Guardian"e;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"e; - Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing"e;The most engrossing, thought-provoking, beautiful novel...knocks your socks off and leaves you wanting more"e; - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones"e;A triumph of storytelling"e; - 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)