Soul of the Deep
(Sprache: Englisch)
The stunning sequel to New York Times bestseller Skin of the Sea, in which the world must pay the price for one mermaid s choice, and a dark force reverberates across realms. Perfect for anyone eagerly anticipating the live-action The Little...
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The stunning sequel to New York Times bestseller Skin of the Sea, in which the world must pay the price for one mermaid s choice, and a dark force reverberates across realms. Perfect for anyone eagerly anticipating the live-action The Little Mermaid.One life.
One choice.
One sacrifice.
To save those closest to her, Simi traded away everything: her freedom, her family, and the boy she loves. Now she is sworn to serve a new god, watching over the Land of the Dead at the bottom of the ocean.
But when signs of demons begin to appear, it s clear there are deeper consequences of Simi s trade. These demons spell the world s ruin . . . and because of Simi, they now have a way into the human realm.
With the fate of the world at stake, Simi must break her promise and team up with a scheming trickster of a god. And if they succeed, perhaps Simi can also unbreak her heart along the way, and find herself again.
"Epic and original . . . Simi's story will stay with me for a long time. Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing
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Chapter OneThe bones are buried deep, white against the velvet of dark water. I shudder in the cold press of the sea as I swim beneath giant rib cages. The chill has burrowed into my core, where it nestles in the pit of my stomach, settling next to the promise I made to Olokun. The promise I must keep, even though it colors my days in shades of midnight, of misery. Sometimes I let myself think of the sun, the perfect pink-and-orange rise of it, the fire of the way it sets. But then my mind always goes to Kola and the heat of his skin, the slice of his smile, and the way one touch can make my chest tight.
My choice.
My sacrifice.
I blink away curls from my eyes, trying to rid myself of thoughts that only make the lightless water harder to bear. Release them, I tell myself. Release what you cannot have and accept the present.
I adjust my grip on the terra-cotta pot I found resting in the sand, an offering from above that made its way down to the deep. At least I will be able to bring evidence that someone still worships Olokun. Flicking my caudal fin, its blush-and-gold pleats barely visible, I pass slowly under the last of the skeletons, their ivory arcs protruding from the silt.
When I emerge from the bones, I pause for a moment in water that grows warmer. The heat is a balm, and I spin once in the hot silk of a current, almost smiling at the relief it brings. Almost.
Ahead, on either end of the coral reef, the earth is split, emitting searing gases that bubble into the sea. A blue glow spreads over my skin as I draw closer to a large carved opening lit up by firefly squid. Smaller seeps of gases cause the water to shimmer and glitter, feverish swirls that escape, framing the entrance in the coral. The squid illuminate an archway draped with glowing sea moss and studded with mollusks.
I swallow thickly. The soft light makes my heart ache with its gentle beauty, but it s only a pale imitation of what I crave. Six months without the
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scald of a full sun and I find it hard to imagine the feel of sweat sliding down warm skin. I want air, even though I don t need it, even when it is dense with a coming storm or cut through with the chill of night. I want to see the stars again, their scattered flares puncturing the sky. I want to feel the earth beneath my feet, the rich black soil that turns to soft mud when the rains come.
Floating closer to the entrance, I run a finger over the etchings of fish, whales, and the peaks of the seabed. The last image is one of scales, curls, and the telltale beauty of Yemoja. My maker, my second mother, the most gracious of orisas. A sadness coils within me, but I don t let it take root. Instead, I focus on Yemoja s safety, on Folasade and the other Mami Wata, fulfilling their task of gathering the souls of those who die in the sea. If I hadn t asked Olokun for help, then the fracturing world would have broken entirely.
I am here so that they can be safe. And this is the price I must pay.
I touch the sapphire at my neck, its cold blue brighter than the rock around me. I think of blessing souls with Yemoja, honoring their journeys home to Olodumare. A different kind of service than the one that Olokun demands of me now.
But my choices were the right ones, and they don t change what needs to be done. I grasp the pot tighter and glide through the gases, chin tipped up, shoulders back. More warm water flows over me as I pass under the arch, giving way to much cooler currents when I emerge into a tunnel that stretches ahead. No firefly squid here.
My heart beats quicker, and I hold a cold hand to my chest. This part used to scare me, but months of making this journey now allows me to swim through the passage with faith, though there is still a slither of dread in knowing what awaits. I slip into the gloom, skin grazing the smooth black sides as I head toward
Floating closer to the entrance, I run a finger over the etchings of fish, whales, and the peaks of the seabed. The last image is one of scales, curls, and the telltale beauty of Yemoja. My maker, my second mother, the most gracious of orisas. A sadness coils within me, but I don t let it take root. Instead, I focus on Yemoja s safety, on Folasade and the other Mami Wata, fulfilling their task of gathering the souls of those who die in the sea. If I hadn t asked Olokun for help, then the fracturing world would have broken entirely.
I am here so that they can be safe. And this is the price I must pay.
I touch the sapphire at my neck, its cold blue brighter than the rock around me. I think of blessing souls with Yemoja, honoring their journeys home to Olodumare. A different kind of service than the one that Olokun demands of me now.
But my choices were the right ones, and they don t change what needs to be done. I grasp the pot tighter and glide through the gases, chin tipped up, shoulders back. More warm water flows over me as I pass under the arch, giving way to much cooler currents when I emerge into a tunnel that stretches ahead. No firefly squid here.
My heart beats quicker, and I hold a cold hand to my chest. This part used to scare me, but months of making this journey now allows me to swim through the passage with faith, though there is still a slither of dread in knowing what awaits. I slip into the gloom, skin grazing the smooth black sides as I head toward
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Autoren-Porträt von Natasha Bowen
Natasha Bowen is a New York Times bestselling author, a teacher, and a mother of three children. She is of Nigerian and Welsh descent and lives in Cambridge, England, where she grew up. Natasha studied English and creative writing at Bath Spa University before moving to East London, where she taught for nearly ten years. She is obsessed with Japanese and German stationery and spends stupid amounts on notebooks, which she then features on her secret Instagram. When she's not writing, she's reading, watched over carefully by Milk and Honey, her cat and dog. Follow her on Twitter at @skinofthesea.
Produktdetails
- Autor: Natasha Bowen
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 14 Jahre
- 2022, Internationale Ausgabe, 304 Seiten, Maße: 13,9 x 20,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Random House Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-10: 0593644883
- ISBN-13: 9780593644881
- Erscheinungsdatum: 04.01.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
PRAISE FOR SOUL OF THE DEEP:YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults
Bustle Most Anticipated Book September 2022
"A deeply satisfying dive into magic and mystery." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Readers will be pleased that this sequel is just as adventurous as the previous volume, rife with drama and West African mythology, from the epic scale of the setting to the clashes with terrifying beasts to the interference of scheming orisa." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Bowen s lush fantasy is steeped in West African mythos, and this installment expands upon the worldbuilding with new villains and deeper characterizations . . . Interesting and inventive, this installment is worth purchasing for libraries that own the series opener." SLJ
PRAISE FOR SKIN OF THE SEA:
Instant New York Times Bestseller
NPR Best Book of the Year
PopSugar Best New Book November 2021
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Children s Africana Book Awards 2022 Honor Book for Older Readers
Top 10 YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults
"Bowen has built an impressive mythology to buttress her fairy tale, and it's a pleasure to discover this world through Simi's eyes." The New York Times
"An evocative debut." Entertainment Weekly
"Riveting . . . I'm sure that Simi has many ardent fans to await her further adventures." NPR
"Remarkable." Buzzfeed
Skin of the Sea is one of the most epic and original fantasies I've read. . . . Simi's story will stay with me for a long time to come. Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing
The most engrossing, thought-provoking, beautiful novel I ve read in ages. Skin of the Sea knocks your socks off and leaves you wanting more."
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Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones
An enchanting, unputdownable fantasy. Bowen s lush world building and beautiful prose will have you rooting for these characters from page one. A triumph of storytelling. Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of This Poison Heart
A story bursting with innovative inspiration . . . a divine debut." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Reinvigorating the image of West Africa as not merely a site of human suffering but a historical place of great invention, fellowship, and hope, Bowen relays a story as lushly described as it is cinematic, centering a brave, headstrong protagonist coming into her own power in an age of change." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Any story about literal Black girl magic featuring a Black mermaid is sure to shine, but Bowen s story swims to sparkling heights. Booklist, starred review
"Give this book to everyone, but especially fans of mythological and well-crafted fantasy." School Library Journal
"Those who have been riveted by the many new West African-inspired novels of the last few years including Children of Blood and Bone and The Gilded Ones will find this a worthy addition to the genre, and readers new to an African fantasy setting have an excellent introduction here." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"An inspired take on Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' that blends West African religion and history in an immersive adventure. . . . Skin of the Sea painfully entwines love and sacrifice to create a story as powerful and majestic as the sea itself." BookPage
"Bowen combines a classic quest plot with a rich and still-underrepresented mythology . . . [an] inventive supernatural fantasy." The Horn Book
An enchanting, unputdownable fantasy. Bowen s lush world building and beautiful prose will have you rooting for these characters from page one. A triumph of storytelling. Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of This Poison Heart
A story bursting with innovative inspiration . . . a divine debut." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Reinvigorating the image of West Africa as not merely a site of human suffering but a historical place of great invention, fellowship, and hope, Bowen relays a story as lushly described as it is cinematic, centering a brave, headstrong protagonist coming into her own power in an age of change." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Any story about literal Black girl magic featuring a Black mermaid is sure to shine, but Bowen s story swims to sparkling heights. Booklist, starred review
"Give this book to everyone, but especially fans of mythological and well-crafted fantasy." School Library Journal
"Those who have been riveted by the many new West African-inspired novels of the last few years including Children of Blood and Bone and The Gilded Ones will find this a worthy addition to the genre, and readers new to an African fantasy setting have an excellent introduction here." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"An inspired take on Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' that blends West African religion and history in an immersive adventure. . . . Skin of the Sea painfully entwines love and sacrifice to create a story as powerful and majestic as the sea itself." BookPage
"Bowen combines a classic quest plot with a rich and still-underrepresented mythology . . . [an] inventive supernatural fantasy." The Horn Book
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