Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

Skin of the Sea

Of Mermaids and Orisa #1

Natasha Bowen

309 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,109 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 57%
tense 29%
mysterious 27%
dark 25%
sad 22%
hopeful 18%
challenging 17%
inspiring 16%
reflective 12%
informative 11%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | 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: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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