Sea Witch

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This gothic tale is a reimagining of the origin story of The Little Mermaid's scary Ursula. Filled with historical detail, friendship, love, magic, and mermaids, I found it stormy, atmospheric, and thoroughly enjoyable. How does a villainous monster come to be? Dive into this adventurous story to find out! Recommended By Leah C., Powells.com

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.

Ever since her best friend Anna died, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. Hiding her talents, mourning her loss, drowning in her guilt.

Then a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears on the shore, and the two girls catch the eyes of two charming princes. Suddenly Evie feels like she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after.

But magic isn't kind, and her new friend harbors secrets of her own. She can't stay in Havnestad — or on two legs — without Evie's help. 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.

“Henning’s dive into Little Mermaid lore is equal parts dark and tantalizing. Like the sea it sings of, this story has a strong pull. I found myself unable to set it down!” Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf by Wolf

“All hail a new Queen of the Sea! Mystery, romance and revenge sweep you in — and there is magic on every page.” Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die

“This book reminded me of the magic inherently present in the best kinds of stories. Mystery and wonder abounds in Sea Witch, and I fell in love with Evie’s sharpness and her strong sense of self. Prepare to be lost in these pages for hours on end.” Renée Adieh, #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of The Wrath and The Dawn

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.

Ever since her best friend Anna died, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. Hiding her talents, mourning her loss, drowning in her guilt.

Then a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears on the shore, and the two girls catch the eyes of two charming princes. Suddenly Evie feels like she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after.

But magic isn't kind, and her new friend harbors secrets of her own. She can't stay in Havnestad--or on two legs--without Evie's help. 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.

--Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf by Wolf

Sarah Henning is a recovering journalist who has worked for the Palm Beach Post, the Kansas City Star, and the Associated Press, among others. 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. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, hometown of Langston Hughes, William S. Burroughs, and a really good basketball team. Sea Witch is her first novel.