Evie has been wracked with guilt ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned. "A cross between Wicked and The Little Mermaid, this is the YA you'll want to keep in your beach bag this Summer. The story of the Sea Witch, the villainess from Hans Christian Andersons classic tale The Little Mermaid, told from the viewpoint of the Sea Witch when she was a twelve-year-old girl. “This enjoyable read will entertain and be a great fit for collections where fairy-tale retellings are popular.” - School Library Journal “Foreboding warnings about crossing class boundaries and burning witches foreshadow a dark and unexpected twist at novel's climax.” - Kirkus Fans of twisted fairy tales will find plenty to love.” - Booklist “This spin on The Little Mermaid is full of plot twists and heart-in-throat action. 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.ĪBA Indies Introduce Summer/Fall 2018 Selection She can’t stay in Havnestad-or on two legs-without Evie’s help. Suddenly Evie feels like she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after.īut magic isn’t kind, and her new friend harbors secrets of her own. When not hunched over her computer, she runs ultramarathons, hangs out with her husband, Justin, and goes on absurdly long walks with her two adorable kids. Then a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears on the shore, and the two girls catch the eyes of two charming princes. Sarah Henning is a recovering journalist who has worked for the Palm Beach Post, the Kansas City Star, and the Associated Press, among others.
Hiding her talents, mourning her loss, drowning in her guilt. 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.Įver since her best friend Anna died, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. Indie Bound | Harper Collins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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