The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Tokuda-Hall, Maggie

In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas.

The pirate Florian, born Flora, has always done whatever it takes to survive--including sailing under false flag on the Dove as a marauder, thief, and worse. Lady Evelyn Hasegawa, a highborn Imperial daughter, is on board as well--accompanied by her own casket. But Evelyn's one-way voyage to an arranged marriage in the Floating Islands is interrupted when the captain and crew show their true colors and enslave their wealthy passengers.

Both Florian and Evelyn have lived their lives by the rules, and whims, of others. But when they fall in love, they decide to take fate into their own hands--no matter the cost.

Maggie Tokuda-Hall's sweeping fantasy debut, full of stolen memories, illicit mermaid's blood, double agents, and haunting mythical creatures conjures an extraordinary cast of characters and the unforgettable story of a couple striving to stay together in the face of myriad forces wishing to control their identities and destinies.

Author: Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/05/2020
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781536204315
Age Range: 12-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515165 / Mermaid, the Witch and the Sea


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2020 pg. 181
School Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 143
Publishers Weekly 04/13/2020
Booklist 04/15/2020 pg. 50
Shelf Awareness 05/12/2020
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2020 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2020

About the Author
Maggie Tokuda-Hall is the author of Also an Octopus, illustrated by Benji Davies. This is her first novel. She lives in San Francisco.