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A review by featherz
Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Skin of the sea is a adventurous and magical story, filled with mermaids, gods and mythical creatures. It also touches on some heavy themes like racism and the slave trade.
I really enjoyed the worldbuilding in this book, and I liked how west african mythology was incorporated into it! I found the orisas and all the takes and legends that were told about them really interesting.
However, there were also some things I disliked about this book. I found the characters quite boring, and I couldn't get properly invested in the plot. Therefore, the book kind off put me in a reading slump for a while. It picked up at the end though, so I think I'll most likely read the second book!
I really enjoyed the worldbuilding in this book, and I liked how west african mythology was incorporated into it! I found the orisas and all the takes and legends that were told about them really interesting.
However, there were also some things I disliked about this book. I found the characters quite boring, and I couldn't get properly invested in the plot. Therefore, the book kind off put me in a reading slump for a while. It picked up at the end though, so I think I'll most likely read the second book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Violence, and Racism