The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Step into a magical world of gods, spirits, mythical creatures, and destiny with The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. This enchanting young adult fantasy is inspired by the classic Korean folktale The Tale of Shim Cheong. For generations, deadly storms have devastated Mina's homeland, and every year a young woman is sacrificed to the Sea God in the hope of ending the suffering.

When Mina's brother's beloved is chosen as the next sacrifice, Mina takes her place and falls into the sea. She is transported to the mysterious Spirit Realm, where she discovers a magical world filled with lesser gods, demons, mythical beasts, and hidden dangers. There, Mina must find a way to wake the Sea God from an enchanted sleep before time runs out. Filled with adventure, mythology, sacrifice, romance, and breathtaking fantasy, this is a captivating novel for readers who enjoy magical retellings and immersive worlds.

Key Highlights

• Written by Axie Oh
• A New York Times Bestseller
• Inspired by the classic Korean folktale The Tale of Shim Cheong
• Features Korean mythology, gods, spirits, and mythical creatures
• Follows Mina's journey through the magical Spirit Realm
• Explores themes of sacrifice, destiny, family, courage, and love
• Ideal for young adult readers and fans of fantasy, mythology, and magical retellings