In Sarah Underwood’s gripping tale, Lies We Sing to The Sea; Ithaca faces a grim tradition of sacrificing twelve maidens each spring as retribution for Queen Penelope’s maids who met their end long ago. When Leto joins the condemned, she discovers an unexpected fate on a mysterious island, encountering Melantho, a girl with remarkable powers over the sea. Melantho reveals that one more death can alter destiny’s course, and the prince of Ithaca must perish to prevent catastrophe. Sarah Underwood skillfully weaves a captivating story of deceit, love, and tragedy, catering to fans of Madeline Miller, Alexandra Bracken, and Renée Ahdieh.
Publisher : HarperTeen (March 7, 2023)
Language : English
Hardcover : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063234475
ISBN-13 : 978-0063234475
Reading age : 14 – 17 years
Grade level : 9 – 12
Item Weight : 1.07 pounds
Dimensions : 5.75 x 1.75 x 8.5 inches
In Devon, England, Sarah Underwood grew up close to the coast. She earned a master’s in Computational Bioengineering from Imperial College London in 2021. At the University of Cambridge, she is pursuing a masters degree in epidemiology.
“Sarah Underwood gives a brave, ferocious voice to a character who richly deserves one. Filled with knife-sharp banter, smoldering romance, and twists that will tear your heart to pieces, this is the story about one of Penelope’s doomed maids that was always waiting to be told. ” — Heather Walter, author of the Malice duology (Amazon)
“Sarah Underwood’s classical reimagining is woven with pure magic: salt-laced myths, a plot that slowly unravels like a tapestry, and vivid characters who are destined to steal your heart. A scintillating, beautiful debut.” — Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A River Enchanted and Sisters of Sword & Song (From Amazon)
Lies We Sing to The Sea is one of a kind children’s book. There are plenty positive reviews about it and the author of the book is praised for her efforts in spinning and floating such an awesome literary work. Drop a review in the form of a comment below here if you found this book useful.
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