The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Review

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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Review

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
By Axie Oh
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I just finished my eARC of this book at 4am last night. I had tears streaming down my cheeks! My heart and mind is still in this world.

Mina’s homeland suffers from great storms. Her people believe that they have been cursed by the Sea God who used to protect them. To appease his anger and try to end their suffering they sacrifice a bride once a year in hopes of finding his “true bride.” This year Shim Cheong is the bride who is to be sacrificed, however her and Mina’s brother Joon are in love so Mina throws herself into the sea in Shem Cheong’s place and is swept into the spirit realm. This book is described as having strong Spirited Away vibes.

So, there is so much that happens in this book. Within the first few pages I was hooked and invested in Mina’s story. I’ve been familiar with this myth for a long time and have always loved it. Let me say, this book did the myth so much justice! It really gets into your heart and doesn’t let go. I loved Mina! She felt so real and so wonderful. She’s such a good balance. I loved seeing her grow and seeing her work through her struggles. The romance is perfection! Absolutely perfection! I might just cry thinking about it. All of the side characters have so much depth and the way they relate is really moving and ads so many layers to this story. I just can’t get over how fast paced, how deep and moving, and how romantic this book was. It’s my new all time favorite book!

Heard someone say this reminds them of the movie Spirited Away, and that is so true. This really has the whimsical feel of being lost in this different dimension and having to use your own wits to get yourself home. Well, your own wits and help from som every lovable characters.

You meet so many interesting characters and the world is so well developed and it’s done so well! I was never bored. The book shows us the world it doesn’t bog us down with telling or “info dumps.” Its complete magic!

Axie Oh must be a goddess from the realm because this is something magical and special! If you haven’t already preordered, do it now!

I’d like to thank NetGalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review