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So, this novella wasn‘t what I expected at all. You think it will be a quick read but this one isn‘t a page turner. You read a little and put it down. And so many themes to contemplate. It‘s about mermaids born from the pregnant slave mothers thrown overboard, but the book is really about holding memories and responsibility to community. This is a good one for a book club but read not listen. 2 of the podcast members didn‘t like the audio book. ⬇️

#wdncw that i have to sit with a story for a while before reviewing it.🙂
The Deep is inspired by a song by ‘clipping.‘
it imagines an underwater society born from the trama of the slave trade. haunting, dreamy, & emotionally resonant.
Yetu, the mermaid historian, carries the weight of memory until it nearly breaks her. she meets Oori & their bond is soft & healing. A reminder that connection can be chosen 💗
#novella #spookyseason #octoberreads

This book was truly disgusting, as it was meant to be, and the prose was beautiful. I had to look up words I was unfamiliar with. I enjoyed the challenge. The novella was intriguing and gross. Perfect for Halloween if you want to fear mermaids.

TW: very graphic, includes eye stuff

This volume was a little more serious than the previous ones. It had far more drama, but I think it was necessary for the tone of the rest of the series. And the bonus story at the end was adorable, so I'm hoping to see more of that in the next volumes.

Finished this one a little over a week ago and forgot to post. It was another cute addition to the series and I loved getting some backstory for July, but it was a little on the boring side at times.

In the foothills of the Ibrian Mountains…

Cahe Vehswo was in the field repairing a wooden fence. It was less to keep the wolves out than to keep the stupid sheep in, where the only slightly smarter child-shepherds could watch them.
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#SoulOfTheDeep #NatashaBowen #SkinOfTheSea #book #books #SuicidePrevention

The bones are buried deep, white against the velvet of dark water. I shudder in the cold press of the sea as I swim beneath giant rib cages. The chill has burrowed into my core, where it nestles in the pit of my stomach, settling next to the promise I made to Olokun.
#SoulOfTheDeep #NatashaBowen #SkinOfTheDeep #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookbag #Fantasy #YoungAdult #Mythology #Mermaids #Romance #Fiction #HistoricalFiction #Audiobook 🩶

I circle the ship with the sharks, slipping between dark waves. The water is layered with cold currents, sea creatures, and a ship that slices through it with cargo holds full of stolen people. I swim underneath the swells, away from the gaze of men and just out of the reach of jaws.
Waiting.
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#firstlinefridays
I started this today & will be finishing this today.
it‘s difficult to put down & is likely to be added to my reread stack. ❤️‍🔥
Unless, of course, the ending is disappointing haha
#deep #refective #novella
#LGBTQ #afrofuturism #uncommon