The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

By: Axie Oh

Narrated by: Rosa Escoda

Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God’s bride, in the hopes that one day the “true bride” will be chosen and end the suffering.

Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village - and the beloved of Mina’s older brother Joon - may be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong’s stead.

Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shin - as well as a motley crew of demons, gods, and spirits - Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all. But she doesn’t have much time: A human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking....

©2022 Axie Oh (P)2022 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Feels like a beautifully animated movie

"Nothing extraordinary is ever done out of reason or logic, but because it’s the only way for your soul to breathe.”

What a lovely book. For anyone who is in need of a breath of fresh air and an escape from our oftentimes harsh reality. And for fans of beautifully animated movies like Spirited Away. Please, someone make this into the gorgeous animated movie it deserves.

Mythical at is best

lovely story I do t want to take away from the beautiful writing had a bit of a hard time with the performance however I was able to see past that and concentrate on the steps itself

Captivating and familiar yet with new twists

I really enjoyed this book! It had a few elements of classic fairytales, but a lot of new content and touches. I liked all of the characters and found myself wishing it was a series rather than a single book. I predicted bits and pieces along the way, but the book was set up well enough to clue you in yet leave you curious to discover the truth.

transported

this was such an AMAZING BOOK! the author did so beautifully. she really transports you into a whole other world. I felt the emotions alongside the main character and that is beautiful in it self!

Wonderful

Very elegantly written. Beautiful story of a girl who dares to decide her own fate.

Delightful Story!

Full of heart and imagination! Beautiful world building and character development. A clever female heroine with courage and fortitude but still feminine. Much wisdom in the storytelling about relationships and the power of belief in your own intuition and faith in yourself.

Would love to see this story animated

I wasn't a huge fan of the performance but it wasn't the worst I've ever heard. The story though...I loved it! I would love to see this animated in the Studio Ghibli style!

so lovely, emotional, adventurous

i wish it was longer! loved listening all around. beautiful and emotional story, great depth woven in a very simple and digestible way.

Wonderful wonderful wonderful

This is a delightful store told absolutely beautifully. You should definitely read it now. Really.

Unique and engaging YA book

I really loved the story. I think that personally this book was a bit too young for me, but the writing and inspiration taken from Korean folklore was done really well. Definitely YA! If you’re looking for a young adult book similar to the Percy Jackson series (in its approach to mythology) check this one out. It has light moments but overall more of a serious vibe.