THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA

Rosa Escoda's dreamy narration sweeps listeners into a captivating retelling of a Korean folktale. Deadly storms rage along the coast every year, only calming after a sacrifice to the Sea God. When Mina realizes her brother is desperately in love with the woman intended as this year's "bride," she plunges into the sea to save her brother's heart. Mina's strength is apparent in Escoda's voice as Mina dives down to the mysterious spirit realm--and finds a red string of fate leading her to adventure. Escoda narrates with a British accent, smoothly shifting into Korean and differentiating between characters with a light touch. Listeners will love getting lost in this lush, romantic story with Mina, who seeks out a way to save her homeland and forge her own destiny. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2022]