Sea Witch Rising (Sea Witch Series #2)

by Sarah Henning

Overview

This YA fantasy sequel to Sea Witch offers a darkly atmospheric twist on The Little Mermaid as the forces of land and sea clash in an epic battle.

The mermaid Runa will not let her twin sister die. Alia traded her voice to the Sea Witch for a shot at happiness with a prince who doesn’t love her. And his rejection will literally kill her—unless Runa intervenes.

Under the sea, Evie craves her own freedom—but liberation from her role as Sea Witch will require an exchange she may not be willing to make. With their hearts’ desires at odds, what will Runa and Evie be willing to sacrifice to save their worlds? 

Told from alternating perspectives, this epic fairy tale retelling is a romantic and heart-wrenching story about the complications of sisterhood, the uncompromising nature of magic, and the cost of redemption.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062931498
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	09/22/2023
Series:	Sarah Henning's Sea Witch Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	411
Sales rank:	193,124
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

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 and is followed by Sea Witch Rising. You can visit her online at www.sarahhenningwrites.com.

Editorial Reviews

An atmospheric twist on the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale.” — Kirkus Reviews

“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

“Deftly transforming a fairy tale into a richly layered exploration of culture and relationships, Henning tells the origin story of the Sea Witch from Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’” — Publishers Weekly

“Readers who gobble up every watery paranormal story will certainly enjoy this angst-drenched tale of forbidden love.” — Kirkus Reviews

“This enjoyable read will entertain and be a great fit for collections where fairy-tale retellings are popular.” — School Library Journal

“This spin on “The Little Mermaid” is full of plot twists and heart-in-throat action.
Fans of twisted fairy tales will find plenty to love.”
— ALA Booklist

From the Publisher

All hail a new Queen of the Sea! Mystery, romance and revenge sweep you in—and there is magic on every page.

Danielle Paige

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

This spin on “The Little Mermaid” is full of plot twists and heart-in-throat action.
Fans of twisted fairy tales will find plenty to love.”

ALA Booklist

2019-06-05
A besotted mermaid surfaces to claim the object of her affection, with tragic results.

It's 1914, 50 years since human witch Evie became a tentacled sea witch, anchored to an underwater lair by a powerful sea king. When Alia, a young mermaid princess, asks for Evie's help in winning the love of Niklas, young king of a small Danish kingdom, Evie agrees, taking Alia's voice as payment. However, Alia's twin sister, Runa, asks Evie to help her bring Alia back home: After all, the king is betrothed to another, and for all of Alia's allure, she doesn't stand a chance. Unfortunately, Runa's rescue attempt takes a dark turn, and the threat of war between human nations grows, as does the sea king's desire for revenge on those who threaten his people's existence. Runa just might be able to use her magic to throw a wrench into the war effort. Meanwhile Evie seeks to free herself from her prison and restore magic's balance. Henning never lets her oceancentric tale get too deep but keeps the stakes high and the focus more on friendship and sisterly devotion than romance, although Runa does bond with a handsome young human. Driven by Runa's and Evie's narratives, this story works as a stand-alone, but Sea Witch (2018) fans will be happy to learn Evie's fate. All characters are assumed white.

An atmospheric twist on the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale. (Fantasy. 12-15)

Kirkus Reviews