Sea Witch

Description: "Wicked" meets "The Little Mermaid" in the captivating origin story of the sea's most iconic villainess, ideal for fans of "Heartless" and "Dorothy Must Die."

Brief description: Sarah Henning is a recovering journalist who has worked for the Palm Beach Post, the Kansas City Star, and the Associated Press, among others. When not hunched over her computer, she runs ultramarathons, hangs out with her husband, Justin, and goes on absurdly long walks with her two adorable kids. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, hometown of Langston Hughes, William S. Burroughs, and a really good basketball team. Sea Witch is her first novel and is followed by Sea Witch Rising. You can visit her online at www.sarahhenningwrites.com.

Review Quotes:

"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

"Henning's dive into Little Mermaid lore is equal parts dark and tantalizing. Like the sea it sings of, this story has a strong pull. I found myself unable to set it down!" - Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf by Wolf

"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

"This spin on "The Little Mermaid" is full of plot twists and heart-in-throat action.

"All hail a new Queen of the Sea! Mystery, romance and revenge sweep you in--and there is magic on every page." - Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die

"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

"Incisive, and beguiling." - Kenny Brechner, Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers (Farmington, ME)

"Take everything you think you know about The Little Mermaid and set it aside, because with enchanting prose and wickedly clever twists, Sea Witch blows it all out of the water." - Louise Marshall, Rakestraw Books (Danville, CA)