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Skin of the Sea

By: Natasha Bowen
Narrated by: Yetide Badaki
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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.

An 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 one of history's darkest stories, told through the eyes of a bold and unforgettable heroine.

©2021 Natasha Bowen (P)2021 Penguin Audio Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Africa Heartfelt Merfolk

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This story and the narrator swept me off my feet. I absolutely loved this book.

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

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Love the story and the reference to a dark period of the African history but seen in another light.

Magnificent

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it was an amazing story, so much cluture to learn about, looking forward to the sequel though I personally love mermaids I always have.

really loved it.

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It’s my best book ever!! I pray God surprises with the opportunity to make a movie version. God bless your gift and continue to fulfil your purpose 🙏

Exceptional

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This was such a fantastic, emotional and inspiring read. The imagery needs to be brought to life in a movie, please!!! Can't wait to stick my teeth onto part 2 and see what will become of Simi and her impossible love!

This needs to be a movie!

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Loved this book, the little details gave me chills and made the story for me. Just purchased the sequel and can’t wait to find out what happens next.

A harrowing and beautiful listen 🫶🏽🙏🏾💫

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I have so enjoyed listening to this book, it has been a struggle to make myself stop. The storyline is very well crafted, the use of African mythology through is fantastic, and the person who reads has an awesome voice. All in all I was really sad to when the book ended.

So enjoyable

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The narration is fantastic. I knew some stuff about Yemuja and Exu from afro Brazilian culture, so it was very interesting to learn more about these faiths, myths and characters as well as other folklore from the African diaspora. It's a fresh setting for a YA novel, but personally I didn't feel the chemistry between Simi and Kola, even if I liked them as characters.

Incredible Narration

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Such a great book. Read it! I don’t want to spoil it for you. You should definitely read it!

Not predictable at all!

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What an awesome book! Will definitely keep this author on my radar! Great story!

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I seriously hope that there's a sequel in the works!

I really hope there's a sequel!

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