Simi is a Mami Wata, (west African mythological mermaid) who is tasked with gathering and guiding the souls of people who’ve died in the sea, but then she finds a boy, Kola, who’s still alive and rescues him, setting off a chain of events that could mean the end of her kind. Simi and Kola set off to find a way for Simi to ask forgiveness 

The African mythology in this story is like nothing I’ve ever read. The story brings these gods and creatures to life, vibrantly. The story moves fast, but is easy to follow. Fascinating and beautifully told.