Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen - ISBN: 9780241413975
Paperback
A mermaid’s love defies gods, risking worlds to save a life.

Skin of the Sea

$20.60

  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    4 November 2021

Check Delivery Options

Summary

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 Cre…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241413975
ISBN-10:0241413974
Author:Natasha Bowen
Publisher:Penguin UK
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:4 November 2021
Weight:300g
Dimensions:129mm x 198mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

One of the most epic and original fantasies I”ve read in a long time. Natasha Bowen has crafted a world full of heart and imagination.

One of the most epic and original fantasies I’ve 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 *Bursting with innovative inspiration…A divine debut that explores the glories of West African myth, religion, and history * Kirkus *A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology * The Guardian *A triumph of storytelling. * Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead *A dazzling debut … Bowen relays a story as lushly described as it is cinematic, centering a brave headstrong protagonist coming into her own power in an age of change * Publisher’s Weekly *‘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) – Fiona Noble * Observer *

About The Author

Natasha Bowen

Natasha Bowen is a writer, a teacher, and a mother of three children. She is of Nigerian and Welsh descent and lives in Cambridge, England, where she grew up. Natasha studied English and creative writing at Bath Spa University before moving to East London, where she taught for nearly ten years. Her debut book was inspired by her passion for mermaids and African history. She is obsessed with Japanese and German stationery and spends stupid amounts on notebooks. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, watched over carefully by Milk and Honey, her cat and dog.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.