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Skin of the Sea
- Narrated by: Yetide Badaki
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
This is the story of a great love - a love that will threaten worlds and anger Gods.
This is a story that will change history.
Simidele is one of the Mami Wata, mermaids duty-bound to collect the souls of those who die at sea and bless their journeys back home to the Supreme Creator.
But when a living boy is thrown overboard a slave ship, Simi saves his life, going against an ancient decree and bringing terrible danger to the mami wata.
Now Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends - a journey of vengeful gods, treacherous lands and legendary creatures. If she fails, she risks not just the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
An epic love story infused with West African mythology. For fans of The Gilded Ones, Children of Blood and Bone and Circe, this book is a powerful new imagining of one of history's darkest stories, told through the eyes of a bold and unforgettable heroine.
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- linda
- 17-02-24
The story line is gripping.
Couldn’t stop listening. Loved the story line and the twists and turns it takes. It goes to show you, you never fully know someone or something unless it reveals its true self. A nod to the African people, language, culture, beliefs, and knowledge. Thank you so much. I absolutely enjoyed this book. The narrator brought it to life.
Thank you 🙏
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- Ms C L Clarke
- 03-02-24
Beautiful resistance
I loved this book- the crafting of the characters, the creation of a magical yet brutal world. And all inspired by African folklore. It was a real page turner too.
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- Boo
- 15-01-24
So enjoyable
I have so enjoyed listening to this book, it has been a struggle to make myself stop. The storyline is very well crafted, the use of African mythology through is fantastic, and the person who reads has an awesome voice. All in all I was really sad to when the book ended.
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- Anais
- 27-09-23
couldn't stop listening
this story was just captivating. A must listen to everyone. Beautiful imagery and wonderful story
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- Naomi Whelan
- 11-04-23
Wonderful, captivating & completely enchanting!
I highly recommend this book.
An amazing story of the Yoruba Orishas.
The narrator was phenomenal!
Slow start but once I was in I couldn’t stop listening.
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- Home Maker
- 09-03-23
A harrowing and beautiful listen 🫶🏽🙏🏾💫
Loved this book, the little details gave me chills and made the story for me. Just purchased the sequel and can’t wait to find out what happens next.
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- Simsweet
- 04-02-23
Loved it.
I wish books like these existed when I was a little girl. Representation is vital, absolutely fell in love with this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-01-23
Beautiful, powerful and courageous
I loved this. The weave of african deities, history, myths and culture, so rich with color and scent and emotion. It makes me humble and curious. Also beautifully read. And listening to the author’s notes/after word made it even better. A journey of courage, finding one’s way home - and a the power of stories.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-23
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
This story and the narrator swept me off my feet. I absolutely loved this book.
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- Nicola Newberry
- 23-12-22
Must Listen(or read)
Beautiful, enchanting, encaptivating. I hope there are girls and woman out there who read this and feel the magic of representation in fiction. The research done by the author is amazing and I learnt new things that I hope to continue to learn.
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