{"product_id":"skin-of-the-sea","title":"Skin of the Sea","description":"\u003cp\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.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.\" A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology\" - The Guardian\" 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\" - 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\"A triumph of storytelling\" - 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)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scribe \u0026 Sign","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57201360011529,"sku":"9780241413975","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/0845\/7481\/files\/9780241413975.jpg?v=1784206562","url":"https:\/\/scribe-sign.com\/products\/skin-of-the-sea","provider":"Scribe \u0026 Sign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}