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  • Skin of the Sea

  • Skin of the Sea, Book 1
  • Auteur(s): Natasha Bowen
  • Narrateur(s): Yetide Badaki
  • Durée: 11 h et 28 min
  • 4,8 out of 5 stars (24 évaluations)

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Skin of the Sea

Auteur(s): Natasha Bowen
Narrateur(s): Yetide Badaki
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-hear Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.

“Riveting.”—NPR

“Evocative.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Remarkable.”—Buzzfeed

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 overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable—she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.

To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . .

Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.

©2021 Natasha Bowen (P)2021 Listening Library

Ce que les critiques en disent

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

"Riveting . . . I'm sure that Simi has many ardent fans to await her further adventures."—NPR

“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

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Black Mermaids Do Exist

Love the story and the history lesson within. Have a listen you will not be disappointed.

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magical story

A unique and very special mermaid tale that I thoroughly enjoyed. Yetide Badaki narrated it so well and gave the story life.

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loved jt

it was really good, loved the narrator and story, it was really well written!

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Loved it

I love the twining of folklore and history. I went down several delightful rabbit holes researching creatures and characters. Beautifully narrated too. I was always annoyed when I had to charge my ear buds 😅

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Beautiful story about culture and sacrifice

SKIN OF THE SEA is a fresh and welcome take on the story of original Little Mermaid fairytale, and one that I deeply enjoyed. It combines folklore with magic and is helmed by a strong young woman looking to protect those around her.

After rescuing a young man from the sea, breaking an age old pact with the gods, a mermaid named Simi must travel to the most powerful being of all to make amends.

Simi is a brilliant character, one who is selfless and compassionate, yet strong and even curious about who she is. I truly enjoyed her journey as she travelled with Kolo, the boy she saved and who has his own secrets.

The story is perfect for anyone who enjoys learning about orishas and the culture surrounding them. It’s told beautifully and succinctly, which made me feel like I was learning something at the same time I was enjoying a well written book.

SKIN OF THE SEA is filled with adventure, action and magic, and I felt constantly engaged. While Simi and Kolo did have plenty of chemistry, I found their romance to be a little rushed in some places.

This is a gorgeous book that is well written, fresh, and definitely underrated. Perfect for fans of The Little Mermaid and can be read as a standalone, if desired. Though personally, I am looking forward to the next book!

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  • 2022-12-24

Good thing there's a sequel!

This book left me wanting more. The writing was descriptive and soulful. This will be a movie someday.

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Loved it!

This book is amazing! It’s a slow start but once you get into it, it’s impossible to put down!!

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  • Kamaya
  • 2022-02-05

Black history AND black mermaids!!! LOVE IT

I actually loved this book! The storyline was great!!! I loved hearing about this young, BLACK mermaid AND hearing bits and pieces of OUR history and OUR cultures originating from Africa. So beautifully written and definitely showing a wonderful love for our black features like our hair, our lips, and the like. From someone who definitely learned to love the skin they're in and expresses it so well. I was so for this book! I hope others will try this book as well.

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  • Diana Rayer
  • 2021-11-11

Amazing

This book is beautiful in all aspects. In the end the author says she hopes the book sparks readers interests of the history found within the book. It absolutely has. I hope to read more like this!

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  • Andrea
  • 2021-11-22

Wonderful story!

I absolutely LOVED this story! The mixture of history and fantasy helped to make the story feel real, so to speak. There is just the right amount of adventure and conflict to fully round out the tale and move the story along. There was never a point that I didn’t want to listen. And I thought the narrator’s voice and delivery were perfect for this story.

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  • Ivan Ouedraogo
  • 2022-07-14

Great performance! Weak Story!

The performance by Yetide Badaki was amazing which is very sad because this book is poorly written. It makes too much use of exposition to hide the fact that the story is weak and the characters underdeveloped. There is no real depth to the historical elements and it is unfortunately a form of entertainment that tries to leech off of the popularity of "black" culture and African mythology.
Half the time the characters talk about the dangers they might have to face but when in contact with these dangers, especially the main antagonist (which is the funniest attempt at a frightening character I've ever come across) the reader already knows the happy ending is only there because the writer needs a happy ending. There is absolutely NO sense of danger.
The book is about a mermaid who spends her entire time as a human so we never see what the underwater world really looks like. As for Yemoja, the other mermaids and Orishas, they are barely present and could be taken out entirely but no one would notice (once again poor use of exposition).
This is one the most disappointing stories about mermaid-lore and even more so because it is a black mermaid and completely missed the mark.

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  • saravg22
  • 2021-12-22

Stunning Story

This story is so beautiful - the characters, the mythology, the history - from the very first word to the finale. The story is impeccably told; whimsical and lovely language carry the reader through the world the author has created. The narration is beautiful, capturing characters in a way that gave them true life as a listener. I will be excited to read this author - and this book - again!

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  • Ayanna First of BSB
  • 2023-01-13

To be captured by a Beautiful Black Mermaid

NTMA and Narrator has captured my heart with this story & performance. The history, descriptive details that allowed for an accurate visual in my mind, the courageous acts of the most humbled individuals, the strength & rage of the gods, it was allllll absolutely mind-blowing! I had so many favorite parts that I know I have to re-listen. I really enjoyed the Black Girl, or should I say Mermaid Magic! The not so HEA was a surprise, but so welcomed. The way the author intentionally presented so many details of Black History, my story, had me feeling like I was being saved from the "sea." Although "Love" was not the ultimate winner here, love prevailed, and it made so many sacrifices. Even the author notes had me inspired to just press replay! YA is how it's categorized, but thinking of how my HS & College years I was assigned Greek Mythology.... this is definitely a timeless treasure of literature that will be in my heart and mind for years to come!

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  • Smith-N-Peppa
  • 2022-09-24

Little Mermaid Who?

This was such a rich, empowering Paradigm shifting narrative. Just beautifully written and the narrator helped make the hearing immersive. Bravo!

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  • Nasheedah
  • 2022-06-05

Couldn't Take it

the mispronounced Yemenya drove me crazy. I couldn't continue listening. Also the mischaracterizing th3 d3vine source. Also the story was slow.

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  • Mama Mary
  • 2021-11-24

Wowed by the Waves

The narrator quickly drew me in--making me feel as if I was part of the story. The life she gave to the characters and scenes, through tones, speed, rhythm and pitch had my my heart racing one instant and weeping another .
The descriptions of characters, clothing and places were fantastic. The only thing better was the story itself and how it unfolded at the end! I plan to seek out more works by this talented team of educating and entertaining artists!!

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  • Carmelle Abron
  • 2022-05-04

Beautiful Story of African Mythology

Couldn't put this beautiful writing down. Learning more of Mami Wati from the Yoruba religion and the storytelling of the author was amazing. Yes, it is fiction and I have to remember that, but I could easily see this as none fiction. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this.

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