The Sea in You
Published on 3. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-63899-111-3 (ISBN)
Description
"A refreshingly menacing take on the mermaid mythos." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"An exciting, dramatic, and tender tale of adolescent self-discovery-above and below the ocean." - FOREWORD
15-year-old Corinth was just trying to clean up the beach; she never expected to meet a mermaid, let alone be nearly drowned by one. It was the start of a very strange friendship!
After Skylla, the deadly fanged mermaid, mysteriously lets Corinth live, they grow closer through a cautious exchange of stories, gifts, jokes, and sign language. Mermaids, it turns out, eat people, but however terrifying Skylla may look, she's a little younger, a little smaller, and perhaps a little too soft for all that. Bewitched by Corinth and their growing bond, she learns about all the best things in life on land: books, burgers, donuts, and this strange chattering human sound called laughter. But a storm is brewing - both at sea and in Corinth's increasingly dangerous relationship with her obsessively jealous boyfriend - and a magical bargain may be the only thing that can save her, at a tremendous cost.
A whimsical dark fantasy retelling of "The Little Mermaid," The Sea in You upends everything you thought you knew about magical creatures of the deep, on a whirlwind journey to a whole new world you've only dreamed of before!
"An exciting, dramatic, and tender tale of adolescent self-discovery-above and below the ocean." - FOREWORD
15-year-old Corinth was just trying to clean up the beach; she never expected to meet a mermaid, let alone be nearly drowned by one. It was the start of a very strange friendship!
After Skylla, the deadly fanged mermaid, mysteriously lets Corinth live, they grow closer through a cautious exchange of stories, gifts, jokes, and sign language. Mermaids, it turns out, eat people, but however terrifying Skylla may look, she's a little younger, a little smaller, and perhaps a little too soft for all that. Bewitched by Corinth and their growing bond, she learns about all the best things in life on land: books, burgers, donuts, and this strange chattering human sound called laughter. But a storm is brewing - both at sea and in Corinth's increasingly dangerous relationship with her obsessively jealous boyfriend - and a magical bargain may be the only thing that can save her, at a tremendous cost.
A whimsical dark fantasy retelling of "The Little Mermaid," The Sea in You upends everything you thought you knew about magical creatures of the deep, on a whirlwind journey to a whole new world you've only dreamed of before!
Reviews / Votes
"Sheron masterfully celebrates the limitless power of true friendship with swirling, energetic technicolor panels that meticulously intensify the impressive emotional range of her characters." - SHELF AWARENESS Starred Review"A refreshingly menacing take on the mermaid mythos." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"An exciting, dramatic, and tender tale of adolescent self-discovery-above and below the ocean." - FOREWORD
"This graphic novel retelling of 'The Little Mermaid' mirrors the original's themes of transformation, empowerment, and discerning real love from obsession." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"An endearing book that is simultaneously fun and moving." - KIRKUS
"Fun, sweet, and involving a whole lot of burgers." - BOOK RIOT
"The mermaids are remarkable: competitive, strong, and equipped with startling fangs." - THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
"Jessi Sheron has developed characters with whom her readers can relate and who learn that the way someone treats you matters." - SCHOOL LIBRARY CONNECTION
"You read it page by page, or image by image, because you want to spend time with Sheron and her characters, just as Skylla and Cointh want to spend time with each other." - THE COMICS JOURNAL
"Filled with promise and a tantalizing narrative." - MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS
"The mature subject matter and themes remain in conversation with the greater legacy of Hans Christian Andersen's original story." - THE MARY SUE
"The Sea in You takes the best aspects of Hans Christian Anderson's classic fish-out-of-water story and gives it a new coat of paint for Gen Z readers." - SCREEN RANT
"A timeless love story is given a major facelift in this upcoming graphic novel." - IGN
"A fresh take on The Little Mermaid that never feels like a retread." - COMICON.COM
"A queer, inclusive, modern take on The Little Mermaid with a focus on communication and liberation from interpersonal violence. Don't worry, it's also really funny." - LOVE IN PANELS
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Full Color Throughout
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
588 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63899-111-3 (9781638991113)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jessi Sheron is an illustrator and comic book artist. She has illustrated Monster High and Ever After High books for Little Brown and Princeless for Action Lab Comics.