Sea Witch
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations
3.7
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Sarah Henning
Wicked meets "The Little Mermaid" in the captivating origin story of the sea's most iconic villainess, perfect for fans of Heartless and Dorothy Must Die . "This book reminded me of the magic inherently present in the best kinds of stories. Mystery and wonder abounds in Sea Witch , and I fell in love with Evie's sharpness and her strong sense of self. Prepare to be lost in these pages for hours on end." —Renée Adieh, #1 New York Times and USA Today –bestselling author of The Wrath and The Dawn "Deftly transforming a fairy tale into a richly layered exploration of culture and relationships, Henning tells the origin story of the Sea Witch from Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid.'" — Publishers Weekly Ever since her best friend Anna died, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. Hiding her talents, mourning her loss, drowning in her guilt. Then a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears on the shore, and the two girls catch the eyes of two charming princes. Suddenly Evie feels like she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after. But magic isn't kind, and her new friend harbors secrets of her own. She can't stay in Havnestad—or on two legs—without Evie's help. And when Evie reaches deep into the power of her magic to save her friend's humanity—and her prince's heart—she discovers, too late, what she's bargained away. "Readers who gobble up every watery paranormal story will certainly enjoy this angst-drenched tale of forbidden love." — Kirkus Reviews "This enjoyable read will entertain and be a great fit for collections where fairy-tale retellings are popular." — School Library Journal
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Author
Sarah Henning
Pages
384
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2024-04-16
ISBN
0062438816 9780062438812
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"It wasn't really what I expected. Not bad though. It was a fun read but definitely not amazing."
Meagan Khatthaname
"It starts out a bit slow, but the ending is the damn best rollercoaster your heart will ever go on. The betrayals and the secrets and the sacrifices and the magic are the perfect way to end this tale, and more than enough to leave your head reeling. This trip through mermaids and witches and princes and goddesses is an absolute masterpiece. One you'll be hard pressed to forget."
Nathaniel Dick
"This was a book I've heard a lot of people talk about and was definitely keen on getting to (it is a 'Little Mermaid' re-telling after all). <br/>I will admit, it's definitely on the slow paced side, but if you're interested in either the subject of mermaids, 'Little Mermaid' (the book more so), and the era this is set in, I'd recommend this.<br/>"
Kelly Sarna
"Another fairytale retold with a twist."
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Suzanne Jamison
"Literally loved this so muchhh!!! The background of Ursula, what more do you want?!??! When I was little l always wondered how the villains were when they were younger. Or why the became who they are now. This book has a nice explanation about Ursula. Gosh, I feel like a kid again reading this, but boy do I love it. I'm still debating whether or not I'm gonna read the second book, because of the bad reviews."
Esmeralda B
"A brilliant book full of twists and turns, giving new life to the Sea Witch we thought we knew from the little mermaid. Based in Sweden, and full of magic, it’s a satisfying read. There is a second book, “The Sea Witch Rising”, but it can be treated as a stand-alone."
Hannah Faith
"An interesting take on Ursula’s beginnings"
Alora Goode
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Susanna Bloom
"4/5 ⭐️
I really liked this! It wasn’t very romance centered and more so friendship and self growth almost?!? Idk hard to describe but was cute while also having sad and angsty moments.
Sarah Henning’s take on the little mermaid of telling Ursula’s story was interesting and I can’t wait to see what the 2nd book follows."
Sarah
