INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1NYTbestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans ofChildren of Blood and Boneand anyone who can't wait for the live-actionThe Little Mermaid.
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 does the unthinkable—she saves hislife, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it.
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 doesn't, then she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
Story Locale:Historical fantasy based in the 1500s, off the coasts of western Africa
Series Overview:#1 Skin of the Sea HC: November 2021#1 Skin of the Sea PBK: July 2022#2 Soul of the Deep HC: September 2022#2 Soul of the Deep PBK: Fall 2023