INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ΓÇó The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls ΓÇ£epic and original,ΓÇ¥ in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can’t wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid. ΓÇ£Riveting.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöNPR ΓÇ£Evocative.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöEntertainment Weekly ΓÇ£Remarkable.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöBuzzfeed A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi prayed to the godsonce. Now she serves them as Mami WataΓÇöa mermaidΓÇöcollecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home. But when a living boy is thrown overboardSimi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkableΓÇöshe saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods. To protect the other Mami WataSimi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There’s the boy she rescuedwho knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simisomething that would rather see her fail . . . Danger lurks at every turnand as Simi draws closershe must brave vengeful godstreacherous landsand legendary creatures. Because if she failsshe risks not only the fate of all Mami Watabut also the world as she knows it.