Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

Skin of the Sea

Of Mermaids and Orisa #1

Natasha Bowen

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves.A way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
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

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | 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

3.85

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