Skin of the Sea
Skin of the Sea, Book 1
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Narrateur(s):
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Yetide Badaki
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Auteur(s):
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Natasha Bowen
À propos de cet audio
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-hear Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.
“Riveting.”—NPR
“Evocative.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Remarkable.”—Buzzfeed
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 goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable—she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.
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 fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
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Ce que les critiques en disent
Instant New York Times Bestseller
NPR Best Book of the Year
PopSugar Best New Book–November 2021
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Children’s Africana Book Awards–2022 Honor Book for Older Readers
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"Bowen has built an impressive mythology to buttress her fairy tale, and it's a pleasure to discover this world through Simi's eyes."—The New York Times
"Riveting . . . I'm sure that Simi has many ardent fans to await her further adventures."—NPR
“Skin of the Sea is one of the most epic and original fantasies I've read. . . . Simi's story will stay with me for a long time to come.”—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing
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- DiaRose
- 2022-09-19
Black Mermaids Do Exist
Love the story and the history lesson within. Have a listen you will not be disappointed.
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- Amy Braun
- 2023-07-12
Beautiful story about culture and sacrifice
SKIN OF THE SEA is a fresh and welcome take on the story of original Little Mermaid fairytale, and one that I deeply enjoyed. It combines folklore with magic and is helmed by a strong young woman looking to protect those around her.
After rescuing a young man from the sea, breaking an age old pact with the gods, a mermaid named Simi must travel to the most powerful being of all to make amends.
Simi is a brilliant character, one who is selfless and compassionate, yet strong and even curious about who she is. I truly enjoyed her journey as she travelled with Kolo, the boy she saved and who has his own secrets.
The story is perfect for anyone who enjoys learning about orishas and the culture surrounding them. It’s told beautifully and succinctly, which made me feel like I was learning something at the same time I was enjoying a well written book.
SKIN OF THE SEA is filled with adventure, action and magic, and I felt constantly engaged. While Simi and Kolo did have plenty of chemistry, I found their romance to be a little rushed in some places.
This is a gorgeous book that is well written, fresh, and definitely underrated. Perfect for fans of The Little Mermaid and can be read as a standalone, if desired. Though personally, I am looking forward to the next book!
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- Jeanette M.
- 2023-08-06
Loved it
I love the twining of folklore and history. I went down several delightful rabbit holes researching creatures and characters. Beautifully narrated too. I was always annoyed when I had to charge my ear buds 😅
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- Jusbookshelf82
- 2022-08-16
Loved it!
This book is amazing! It’s a slow start but once you get into it, it’s impossible to put down!!
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- NN
- 2022-12-24
Good thing there's a sequel!
This book left me wanting more. The writing was descriptive and soulful. This will be a movie someday.
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- Nicole
- 2022-08-04
magical story
A unique and very special mermaid tale that I thoroughly enjoyed. Yetide Badaki narrated it so well and gave the story life.
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- Julia Gagnon
- 2023-09-20
loved jt
it was really good, loved the narrator and story, it was really well written!
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