Review: Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

I really enjoyed the writing in this book. I loved the characters, I loved the worldbuilding, I loved the prose. The only thing I didn't love was the actual plot. It wasn't that compelling to me. I didn't mind being along for the ride though because the rest of the story was so beautiful. I cried more than one in Simi's memories. I especially loved the way it was sometimes hard to tell exactly when we were living the present or a memory; she slipped into them so easily without much distinction. It was disorienting, yes, but that made it feel even more authentic. I felt like I was in Simi's head, slipping into the flashbacks alongside her.

I definitely would recommend this book, especially if you like brief action scenes when they are there. I used to love action but l've found my tastes changing as I get older and find it kind of exhausting now, but that wasn't a concern with this book.

I also appreciate the subtle disability representation, with Simi's struggles with adapting to the way her body works on land. She has a lot of joint pain that I really resonate with.

3.5/5⭐️

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