Bücher von Axie Oh

Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale "e;The Tale of Shim Cheong,"e; perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki's Spirited Away.Deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God's bride, in the hopes that one day the "e;true bride"e; will be chosen and end the suffering.Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village-and the beloved of Mina's older brother Joon-may be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong's stead.Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shin-as well as a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits-Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all.But she doesn't have much time: A human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking...Praise for The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea:"e;A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I'd had when I was growing up. ... A heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come."e; -Elizabeth Lim, New York Times-bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes"e;A clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate."e; -Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval "e;A true jewel of a story that shines in the world of fantasy. ... This beautifully woven tale brimming with heart, spirit, and love is a dream you'll never want to end."e; -Janella Angeles, bestselling author of Where Dreams Descend

And like most K-pop idols, Jaewoo is strictly forbidden from dating anyone.When a relationship means not only jeopardizing her place at her dream music school but also endangering everything Jaewoo's worked for, Jenny has to decide once and for all just how much she's willing to risk for love.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enchanting novel penned by the talented author, Axie Oh. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. in 2023, this captivating book is an excellent addition to the genre of fantasy literature. The story immerses you into a mystical world where the impossible becomes possible, and the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Axie Oh masterfully weaves a tale of adventure, love, and self-discovery, transporting readers into a realm beneath the sea. This book is a testament to Axie Oh's knack for storytelling and her unique voice in the literary world. Published by the renowned Hodder And Stoughton Ltd., this book is a must-read for all fantasy lovers. Don't miss the chance to dive into this mesmerizing underwater world.

Sori hatte ihr ganzes Leben darauf hingearbeitet, ein K-Pop-Idol zu werden, bis ihr klar wurde, dass sie nicht ewig im Rampenlicht stehen möchte. Bloß entscheidet nicht sie allein über ihre Bekanntheit, denn ihre Mutter leitet eine Unterhaltungsfirma und ihr Vater möchte Präsident werden. Während der Druck wächst, ihr makelloses Image in der Öffentlichkeit aufrechtzuerhalten, ist die letzte Person, an die sie denken sollte: ihr Ex-Freund.Nathaniel ist tabu - das weiß sie. Als Mitglied einer der größten K-Pop-Bands der Welt ist er mit einem Dating-Verbot belegt. Doch als Nathaniels Leben von einem Skandal erschüttert wird, bietet Sori ihm an, sich bei ihr zu verstecken. Wieder zurück in seiner Nähe, ist es schwer, ihre alten Gefühle zu verleugnen. Sie muss sich entscheiden: Soll sie für eine zweite Chance auf Liebe ihre Zukunft opfern?

"When her ex-boyfriend, a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, is rocked by scandal, K-pop idol Sori offers him a hideaway with her until she must decide if her future is worth sacrificing for a second chance at love"--