{"product_id":"9780241413975","title":"Natasha Bowen - Skin of the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by Natasha Bowen. Themes include Juvenile Fiction, Historical, Love \u0026amp; Romance, Fantasy \u0026amp; Magic, Young Adult Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of a great love - a love that will threaten worlds and anger Gods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a story that will change history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimidele 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA compelling, moving Ya fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eOne 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eInstructions for Dancing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The most engrossing, thought-provoking, beautiful novel...knocks your socks off and leaves you wanting more\" - Namina Forna, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Ones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A triumph of storytelling\" - Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCinderella is Dead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This poignant supernatural romance stands out for its sensuous prose' \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fantastical creatures and vengeful gods form a vivid backdrop to this rich and original story of one girl's journey to find herself' \u003ci\u003eObserver \u003c\/i\u003e(Ya Books of Month) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll books at Vastela are pre-owned. Condition varies from good to near-new. No book is sold in unacceptable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vastela Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58529084965238,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7144\/1981\/files\/9780241413975.jpg?v=1787576536","url":"https:\/\/www.vastelabooks.com\/products\/9780241413975","provider":"Vastela Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}