Skin of the Sea (Exclusive OwlCrate Edition)

An unforgettable debut inspired by West African mythology, Skin of the Sea reads like Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves. We think you’ll become entangled in the lushly captivating fantasy world that Natasha Bowen created as much as we did!

About: 
Simi, once a devout believer in the gods, now serves them as a Mami Wata, a mermaid responsible for guiding the souls of the drowned. When she defies an ancient decree by saving a living boy thrown overboard, she faces severe punishment from the gods. To protect her fellow Mami Wata, Simi must seek forgiveness from the Supreme Creator, embarking on a perilous journey. Along the way, she encounters treacherous lands, vengeful gods, and legendary creatures, while being shadowed by a mysterious force. The boy she saved holds dangerous secrets, and if Simi fails, she risks the fate of the Mami Wata and the world itself.

🏆 Awards & Recognition: 
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

This edition features: 

• Exclusive cover
• Signed by Natasha Bowen
• Author letter from Natasha Bowen
• Full-color hardcover case with foil stamp
• Gold gilded edges
• Reversible dust jacket artwork by Laylie Frazier (@ukelaylie)
• Exclusive end pages

Photo by: @betterwithabookinmyhand and @lattesandbooks_ (from Instagram), and Babs Books

Praise for Skin of the Sea:

“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.” —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