The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Review

Wow. This book blew me away! Set in a magical fantastical world, this book is a must read. Bonus points for such a gorgeous cover 🥰

Storms have ravaged Mina's homeland for years, and every year, the villagers sacrifice a girl to the Sea God in hopes that his anger will abate, and the seas will be calm. This year, the bride will be Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village, and Mina's older brother's love. Taking her place, Mina sacrifices herself in hopes to save her homeland, but the magical land hidden below the sea is full of wonders and nothing like she expected, yet things are not as they should be. With unexpected allies, Mina races to wake the Sea God from an enchanted sleep and fix the storms, in a land where there are those that would do anything to prevent Mina from succeeding.

There's something very riveting about this tale, and this book was the perfect blend of Asian folklore and fantasy that kept me reading from the first page to the last!

I fell in love with the characters and their journeys! Even though I couldn't always be there with the main character, I could definitely feel her emotions. The strength and determination of Mina, and her willingness to sacrifice even love for her homeland's safety made the book even more emotional. So much so that after about the 50% mark, I couldn't go ten minutes without sniffling at some plot element, quote, or the other :D I cared about Mina, her quest, and all the people who helped her. Not only did Mina find a place in my heart, but all the supporting characters too. Her newfound friends, family, and especially Shin (because I think I fell in love with the romance as much as the characters)!

I know the author doesn't have any plans to write another book in this realm, but that doesn't stop me from hoping for a spin-off just for Naigmi and Kirin. Those two absolutely need their own book! And I'm dying to see their backgrounds explored further.

I would highly recommend reading this book for anyone who enjoys fantasy and especially myths/folklore turned fantasy. This is, without a doubt, (in my opinion) Axie Oh's best book so far!

My Review of the Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Rating: 5/5

Review Updated: 5/26/2024

Book Information:

Book Title: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Genre: YA, fantasy, Asian mythical inspired, romance ❤️

Published: 2022

Kindle Unlimited: no

Series: no

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