Sea Witch

Wicked

meets "The Little Mermaid" in the captivating origin story of the sea's most iconic villainess, perfect for fans of

Heartless

and

Dorothy Must Die

.

"This book reminded me of the magic inherently present in the best kinds of stories. Mystery and wonder abounds in

Sea Witch

, and I fell in love with Evie's sharpness and her strong sense of self. Prepare to be lost in these pages for hours on end." -Renée Adieh,

#1 New York Times

and

USA Today

-bestselling author of

The Wrath and The Dawn

"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

Ever since her best friend Anna died, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. Hiding her talents, mourning her loss, drowning in her guilt.

Then a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears on the shore, and the two girls catch the eyes of two charming princes. Suddenly Evie feels like she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after.

But magic isn't kind, and her new friend harbors secrets of her own. She can't stay in Havnestad-or on two legs-without Evie's help. And when Evie reaches deep into the power of her magic to save her friend's humanity-and her prince's heart-she discovers, too late, what she's bargained away.

"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