The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

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What to expect

Deadly storms. An ancient curse. Will her sacrifice save them all?

For generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the 'true bride' will be chosen and end the suffering.

Many believe Shim Cheong - Mina's brother's beloved - to be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina's brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong's stead.

Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina finds the Sea God, trapped in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man and a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits, Mina sets out to wake him and bring an end to the storms once and for all.

But she doesn't have much time: a human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking . . .

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki's Spirited Away.

'Clever, creative, and exquisitely written' Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval

'A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling' Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes

(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critics Review

  • A clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate

    Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart

  • A sumptuous fairytale world to dive into full of whimsy and heart. Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli!

    Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire

  • 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

  • With its captivating world-building, fast-paced story and cast of memorable characters, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea will charm, delight and surprise readers

    Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Warrior Bards series

  • A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I’d had when I was growing up . . . A heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come

    Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes

  • A true jewel of a story that shines in the world of fantasy . . . This beautifully woven tale brimming with heart, spirit, and love is a dream you’ll never want to end

    Janella Angeles, bestselling author of Where Dreams Descend

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