309 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593433768
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Description
A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. 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 overboar...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,236 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
tense 28%
mysterious 27%
dark 25%
sad 21%
hopeful 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
reflective 11%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Death, ViolenceModerate
Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, Colonisation309 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593433768
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Description
A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. 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 overboar...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,236 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
tense 28%
mysterious 27%
dark 25%
sad 21%
hopeful 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
reflective 11%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Death, ViolenceModerate
Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, Colonisation