Sea Witch - by Sarah Henning (Paperback)

About the Book

"Ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned, 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 offshore and, though the girl denies it, Evie is convinced that her best friend actually survived. That her own magic wasn't so powerless after all ... The rise of Hans Christian Andersen's iconic villainess is a heart-wrenching story of friendship, betrayal, and a girl pushed beyond her limits-- to become a monster"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

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.

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.

Review Quotes

"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

"Henning's dive into Little Mermaid lore is equal parts dark and tantalizing. Like the sea it sings of, this story has a strong pull. I found myself unable to set it down!" - Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf by Wolf

"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

"This spin on "The Little Mermaid" is full of plot twists and heart-in-throat action.

Fans of twisted fairy tales will find plenty to love." - ALA Booklist

"All hail a new Queen of the Sea! Mystery, romance and revenge sweep you in--and there is magic on every page." - Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die

"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

"Incisive, and beguiling." - Kenny Brechner, Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers (Farmington, ME)

"Take everything you think you know about The Little Mermaid and set it aside, because with enchanting prose and wickedly clever twists, Sea Witch blows it all out of the water." - Louise Marshall, Rakestraw Books (Danville, CA)