Skin of the Sea
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A 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 does the unthinkable—she saves his life, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it.
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 doesn’t, then she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
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2 primary books#1 in Skin of the Sea
Skin of the Sea is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Natasha Bowen.
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This YA fantasy novel blends mermaids with mythology. Overall, it is a delightful tale, though it drags at times. For me, it’s a bonus that it’s centered in Africa; the culture and mysticism is richly embodied in this tale.
First I want to thank PRH International for giving me the chance to read this beautiful book in advance, I am so thankful for the opportunity!
I really enjoyed this book and you're going to love it as well if you like stories about mermaids, vengeful gods, quests and strong, beautiful characters! Reading this book felt like going on the journey with Simi the mermaid and Kola, the boy she saved from drowning.
I laughed and I cried while reading this book, it definitely made me feel a lot of things and that's how I know it was a good book.
