The fairy tale you thought you knew… The story of the Sea Witch, the villainess from Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale The Little Mermaid, told from the viewpoint of the Sea Witch when she was a twelve-year-old girl… Evie has been wracked with guilt ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned. So when a girl appears on shore with an uncanny resemblance to Anna, Evie befriends her in an effort to make amends. And as the two girls catch the eyes – and hearts – of two charming princes, Evie believes that she might finally have a chance at happy ever after. But is Evie’s new friend really who she says she is? Or will Evie discover, too late, the truth of her bargain? A gripping story of friendship, betrayal and the power of hope…Because ‘though magic can shape life and death… love is the one thing it cannot controlIn Sea Witch, Sarah Henning masterfully weaves a narrative that is a unique blend of teen fiction and folklore adaptations. The story, brimming with mermaids and paranormal elements, is a top choice for readers who are drawn to teenage romance and tales that explore the complexities of friendship, betrayal, and the indomitable power of hope.For fans of Margaret Rogerson (An Enchantment of Ravens), Adelaide Forrest (Beauty in Lies), Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Mist and Fury), Leigh Bardugo (Rule of Wolves), and Stephanie Garber (Spectacular).
