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Mina enters the sea to save her brother from death. Fierce storms have struck her homeland for generations. Her people blame the Sea God, who once kept them safe. Each year, they sacrifice a girl as his bride. They hope this will end the storms.

This year, they choose Shim Cheong, famed for her beauty. She loves Joon, Mina’s brother, who follows her despite the danger. Mina takes Cheong’s place and reaches the spirit realm. There she finds the Sea God under a sleep spell. A mysterious young man named Shin helps her try to wake him. She must act fast to survive and stop the storms.

Axie Oh’s novel blends fantasy and romance for young adult readers. It retells the Korean folk tale of Shim Cheong through a feminist lens. Family bonds, sacrifice, and the power to shape one’s fate drive the story. Its original title is The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea.

Oh comes from a Korean immigrant family in the United States. Born in New York, she grew up in New Jersey. She studied Korean history and creative writing at UC San Diego. She also earned a master’s in writing for young readers at Lesley University. Her other works include the Rebel Soul series and XOXO. She lives in Las Vegas with her dog, Toro. Her interests include K-pop, manga, and milk tea.

The novel reached bestseller lists from the New York Times, ABA Indie, and Publishers Weekly. It also earned a Goodreads Choice Award nomination.