The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

A New York Times Bestseller that will sweep you away into a world of myth and magic.

When deadly storms ravage her homeland, Mina makes the ultimate sacrifice—throwing herself into the sea to save her brother and the girl he loves. But instead of drowning, she’s swept into the Spirit Realm, a breathtaking city of lesser gods, mythical beasts, and ancient secrets. There, she discovers the Sea God himself trapped in an enchanted sleep, and with him, the key to ending her people’s suffering.

Axie Oh weaves a spellbinding retelling of a classic Korean folktale that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shin and an unforgettable crew of spirits and demons, Mina races against time to wake the Sea God—because humans cannot survive long in the land of spirits, and powerful forces will stop at nothing to keep the god from waking.

Perfect for readers who loved Spirited Away, Wintersong, and Uprooted, this lushly imagined fantasy explores themes of sacrifice, family, and the power of love to break even the oldest curses. The New York Times praised its marvelous world-building, while bestselling authors Elizabeth Lim and Stephanie Garber called it “exquisitely written” and “mesmerizing.”

This is the kind of book that lingers—a story you’ll want to press into the hands of everyone you know. Stop by the shop and let us wrap up your copy. We promise it’s worth the journey.

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