FATHOMFOLK Drowned World, Book 1

Emily Woo Zeller invites listeners to the bustling semi-submerged city of Tiankawi. Mira, a border guard captain, has been working toward reform her entire career when Nami, an anti-human activist, is exiled to Tiankawi. Meanwhile, Cordelia, a sea witch, will stop at nothing to increase her family's power. Now she's ready to collect on her deal with a Siren to exchange her song for protection from the polluted waters. When riots and natural disasters strike, Nami and Mira must decide where they stand. Zeller expertly narrates the rapidly changing points of view, providing careful pronunciations of foreign and fictional words. Excelling at her portrayals of Mira and Nami, Zeller performs with a deliberate cadence and emotionality. Borrowing from myths and fairy tales, FATHOMFOLK is a richly decorated, politically charged novel. C.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]