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The Floating World

The Floating World (Book 1)

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What to expect

Lower your gaze. The light is not for you.

Ex-soldier Sunho lives in the Under World, a land of perpetual darkness. Possessing just his name and sword, he comes across the score of a lifetime - a chest of coins for hunting down the girl who wields silver light.

Ren is a spirited acrobat travelling with her family. But everything changes when they are attacked by a demon. Desperate, Ren releases a blast of silver light and kills the monster - but cannot save her beloved uncle from grievous injury.

Determined to save him from succumbing to the poisoned wound, Ren sets off for the mountains, where the creature came from - where Ren herself fled from ten years ago. Her path collides with Sunho's, but he doesn't realize who she is. As the two grow closer, it becomes clear their pasts - and destinies - are more entwined than they could possibly have imagined . . .

Critics Review

A stunning story! In The Floating World, Axie Oh has crafted an exquisite tale filled with mythology, heart, romance and magic, set in a remarkable and intricate world that entralled me. The secrets, intrigue and beautiful prose swept me away, and the compelling characters stayed in my mind long after the end. Am already excited for the sequel!
Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
The Floating World has everything I love in a fantasy story: A grand adventure that perfectly balances romance and humor, set in a uniquely magical world. I laughed and I cried alongside Ren and Sunho on their journey to self-discovery. An enthralling read to the very last page
Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison
Entirely enchanting
Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart on The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
A tale brimming with love. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea will whisk you away on an entrancing journey through the most magical realm. Axie Oh's characters own my whole heart
Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights on The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea captivated me with its depiction of a spirit realm rooted in Korean myth and moved me with the power of love and family in its story. A beautiful new favourite of mine!
Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow on The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Author Axie Oh
Narrator Eden Jun
Series The Floating World
Duration 11 hours and 10 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781399718769
Format Audiobook
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales
Availability AU, GB, IE

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