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Bride of the Sea
by Emma Hamm • 2018
A merrow dreaming of land saves a sailor. Their faerie bond ties two souls, two worlds.
3.68
1k+
Bride of the Sea Summary
Bride of the Sea 88%
A merrow dreaming of land saves a sailor. Their faerie bond ties two souls, two worlds.
by Emma Hamm 2018
3.68
1k+ ratings
Shipwreck Island
by Struan Murray • 2021
A girl carrying a destructive god washes onto an island whose queen's power is failing.
4.38
567
Shipwreck Island Summary
Shipwreck Island 88%
A girl carrying a destructive god washes onto an island whose queen's power is failing.
by Struan Murray 2021
4.38
567 ratings
Rolling in the Deep
by Mira Grant • 2015
A mockumentary crew hunts for mermaids in the Mariana Trench. Beneath them, the real ones hunt.
3.94
12k+
Rolling in the Deep Summary
Rolling in the Deep 88%
A mockumentary crew hunts for mermaids in the Mariana Trench. Beneath them, the real ones hunt.
by Mira Grant 2015
3.94
12k+ ratings
Soul of the Deep
by Natasha Bowen • 2022
To stop the apocalypse her captor unleashed, a Mami Wata mermaid must outwit a trickster god.
3.90
4k+
Soul of the Deep Summary
Soul of the Deep 88%
To stop the apocalypse her captor unleashed, a Mami Wata mermaid must outwit a trickster god.
by Natasha Bowen 2022
3.90
4k+ ratings
The Scorpio Races
by Maggie Stiefvater • 2011
Every November, riders die racing sea horses. This year, a girl enters to save her home.
4.10
114k+
The Scorpio Races Summary
The Scorpio Races 88%
Every November, riders die racing sea horses. This year, a girl enters to save her home.
by Maggie Stiefvater 2011
4.10
114k+ ratings
The Heart of the World
by Amie Kaufman • 2024
A prince turned divine vessel needs the sailor who loves him to keep him human.
3.84
2k+
The Heart of the World Summary
The Heart of the World 88%
A prince turned divine vessel needs the sailor who loves him to keep him human.
by Amie Kaufman 2024
3.84
2k+ ratings
The Siren
by Kiera Cass • 2009
A siren who kills with her song falls for a human she cannot speak to.
3.69
99k+
The Siren Summary
The Siren 88%
A siren who kills with her song falls for a human she cannot speak to.
by Kiera Cass 2009
3.69
99k+ ratings
Greek Mythology
by Liv Albert • 2021
A who's who of Greek mythology, from Chaos and Titans to Olympians, heroes, and monsters.
4.24
3k+
Greek Mythology Summary
Greek Mythology 88%
A who's who of Greek mythology, from Chaos and Titans to Olympians, heroes, and monsters.
by Liv Albert 2021
4.24
3k+ ratings
Wake
by Amanda Hocking • 2012
A teenage swimmer joins three beautiful strangers in the bay and wakes up craving human flesh.
3.7
26k+
Wake Summary
Wake 88%
A teenage swimmer joins three beautiful strangers in the bay and wakes up craving human flesh.
by Amanda Hocking 2012
3.7
26k+ ratings
The Mermaid of Black Conch
by Monique Roffey • 2020
A captured mermaid is rescued by a lonely fisherman. In his bathtub, she becomes a woman.
3.86
20k+
The Mermaid of Black Conch Summary
The Mermaid of Black Conch 88%
A captured mermaid is rescued by a lonely fisherman. In his bathtub, she becomes a woman.
by Monique Roffey 2020
3.86
20k+ ratings
Captain of Fates
by Katherine Webber • 2025
A sea captain must love both a baker and a mermaid, who are the same woman.
3.56
1k+
Captain of Fates Summary
Captain of Fates 87%
A sea captain must love both a baker and a mermaid, who are the same woman.
by Katherine Webber 2025
3.56
1k+ ratings
Treasury of Greek Mythology
by Donna Jo Napoli • 2011
Greek myths retold by what they explain: seasons, stars, earthquakes, and why power never stays put.
4.01
3k+
Treasury of Greek Mythology Summary
Treasury of Greek Mythology 87%
Greek myths retold by what they explain: seasons, stars, earthquakes, and why power never stays put.
by Donna Jo Napoli 2011
4.01
3k+ ratings
The Drowned Woods
by Emily Lloyd-Jones • 2022
A water mage steals a kingdom's protective magic, but her crew's betrayals might drown them all.
3.86
13k+
The Drowned Woods Summary
The Drowned Woods 87%
A water mage steals a kingdom's protective magic, but her crew's betrayals might drown them all.
by Emily Lloyd-Jones 2022
3.86
13k+ ratings
Tower of Blood and Flame
by A.E. Rayne • 2023
Enslaved on a blood-soaked isle, a warrior queen sparks a slave revolt before she is sacrificed.
4.71
771
Tower of Blood and Flame Summary
Tower of Blood and Flame 87%
Enslaved on a blood-soaked isle, a warrior queen sparks a slave revolt before she is sacrificed.
by A.E. Rayne 2023
4.71
771 ratings
The Complete World of Greek Mythology
by Richard Buxton • 2004
No fixed canon: Greek myths formed a fluid system of gods, heroes, and rituals, endlessly reshaped.
4.23
2k+
The Complete World of Greek Mythology Summary
The Complete World of Greek Mythology 87%
No fixed canon: Greek myths formed a fluid system of gods, heroes, and rituals, endlessly reshaped.
by Richard Buxton 2004
4.23
2k+ ratings
Daughter of the Pirate King
by Tricia Levenseller • 2017
A pirate princess trapped on an enemy ship hunts a hidden map. The first mate watches.
3.93
243k+
Daughter of the Pirate King Summary
Daughter of the Pirate King 87%
A pirate princess trapped on an enemy ship hunts a hidden map. The first mate watches.
by Tricia Levenseller 2017
3.93
243k+ ratings
The Sirens
by Emilia Hart • 2025
She wakes mid-strangle, flees to a coast where violent men drown and her sister's trail ends.
3.70
72k+
The Sirens Summary
The Sirens 87%
She wakes mid-strangle, flees to a coast where violent men drown and her sister's trail ends.
by Emilia Hart 2025
3.70
72k+ ratings
The Ship of Ishtar
by A. Merritt • 1924
A broken veteran opens an ancient stone and tumbles onto a ship trapped between warring gods.
3.56
669
The Ship of Ishtar Summary
The Ship of Ishtar 87%
A broken veteran opens an ancient stone and tumbles onto a ship trapped between warring gods.
by A. Merritt 1924
3.56
669 ratings
The Greek Myths
by Robin Waterfield • 2011
All of Greek myth, from creation to homecoming, told as one continuous and vivid story.
3.73
2k+
The Greek Myths Summary
The Greek Myths 87%
All of Greek myth, from creation to homecoming, told as one continuous and vivid story.
by Robin Waterfield 2011
3.73
2k+ ratings
Norse Mythology
by Neil Gaiman • 2017
From ice and fire, the Norse gods built a world they already knew would burn.
4.10
345k+
Norse Mythology Summary
Norse Mythology 87%
From ice and fire, the Norse gods built a world they already knew would burn.
by Neil Gaiman 2017
4.10
345k+ ratings
Daughter of the Siren Queen
by Tricia Levenseller • 2018
A half-siren captain learns her mother is alive, imprisoned by the pirate king who raised her.
4.05
139k+
Daughter of the Siren Queen Summary
Daughter of the Siren Queen 87%
A half-siren captain learns her mother is alive, imprisoned by the pirate king who raised her.
by Tricia Levenseller 2018
4.05
139k+ ratings
Perchance to Dream
by Lisa Mantchev • 2010
To rescue her pirate from a sea goddess, she writes worlds into being, caught between two loves.
3.92
5k+
Perchance to Dream Summary
Perchance to Dream 87%
To rescue her pirate from a sea goddess, she writes worlds into being, caught between two loves.
by Lisa Mantchev 2010
3.92
5k+ ratings
Skin of the Sea
by Natasha Bowen • 2021
A Mami Wata defies the gods, saves a boy, races a trickster for sacred rings.
3.78
17k+
Skin of the Sea Summary
Skin of the Sea 87%
A Mami Wata defies the gods, saves a boy, races a trickster for sacred rings.
by Natasha Bowen 2021
3.78
17k+ ratings
Tiddler
by Julia Donaldson • 2008
The smallest fish tells the tallest tales, until a real current sweeps him out to sea.
4.19
3k+
Tiddler Summary
Tiddler 87%
The smallest fish tells the tallest tales, until a real current sweeps him out to sea.
by Julia Donaldson 2008
4.19
3k+ ratings
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Neil Gaiman • 2013
A monster is his new housekeeper. Three ancient women at the lane's end are his only defense.
4.01
660k+
The Ocean at the End of the Lane Summary
The Ocean at the End of the Lane 87%
A monster is his new housekeeper. Three ancient women at the lane's end are his only defense.
by Neil Gaiman 2013
4.01
660k+ ratings
The Sea Around Us
by Rachel Carson • 1951
Half the Earth is a sunless abyss holding mountains, phantom currents, and drifting life.
4.17
5k+
The Sea Around Us Summary
The Sea Around Us 87%
Half the Earth is a sunless abyss holding mountains, phantom currents, and drifting life.
by Rachel Carson 1951
4.17
5k+ ratings
The Underworld
by Susan Casey • 2023
More of the moon is named than the deep seafloor. It controls our climate and hides an alien world.
4.22
5k+
The Underworld Summary
The Underworld 87%
More of the moon is named than the deep seafloor. It controls our climate and hides an alien world.
by Susan Casey 2023
4.22
5k+ ratings
A Lair of Bones
by Helen Scheuerer • 2021
A bone cleaner cheats her way into a deadly mermaid tournament, bound to keep a human alive.
3.96
3k+
A Lair of Bones Summary
A Lair of Bones 87%
A bone cleaner cheats her way into a deadly mermaid tournament, bound to keep a human alive.
by Helen Scheuerer 2021
3.96
3k+ ratings
Compass and Blade
by Rachel Greenlaw • 2024
A wrecker with a blood-drawn map braves siren seas to save her father from the noose.
3.35
3k+
Compass and Blade Summary
Compass and Blade 87%
A wrecker with a blood-drawn map braves siren seas to save her father from the noose.
by Rachel Greenlaw 2024
3.35
3k+ ratings
The Scar
by China Miéville • 2002
Pirates capture a linguist and take her to a floating city chasing a tear in reality.
4.19
35k+
The Scar Summary
The Scar 87%
Pirates capture a linguist and take her to a floating city chasing a tear in reality.
by China Miéville 2002
4.19
35k+ ratings
Call of the Fathoms
by Emma Hamm • 2025
A guard captures an undine. Their escape into the abyss binds them to an empire's fall.
4.16
4k+
Call of the Fathoms Summary
Call of the Fathoms 87%
A guard captures an undine. Their escape into the abyss binds them to an empire's fall.
by Emma Hamm 2025
4.16
4k+ ratings
Fable
by Adrienne Young • 2020
Diving for gems keeps her alive; the outlaw ship ferrying her to her father might not.
4.00
117k+
Fable Summary
Fable 87%
Diving for gems keeps her alive; the outlaw ship ferrying her to her father might not.
by Adrienne Young 2020
4.00
117k+ ratings
The Aeneid
by Virgil
Destined to found Rome, a Trojan exile braves divine wrath, tragic love, and war.
3.88
145k+
The Aeneid Summary
The Aeneid 87%
Destined to found Rome, a Trojan exile braves divine wrath, tragic love, and war.
by Virgil
3.88
145k+ ratings
Daughter of Chaos
by A.S. Webb • 2025
A fisherman's daughter with forbidden power joins the Argonauts to hunt the secret the gods buried.
3.65
2k+
Daughter of Chaos Summary
Daughter of Chaos 87%
A fisherman's daughter with forbidden power joins the Argonauts to hunt the secret the gods buried.
by A.S. Webb 2025
3.65
2k+ ratings
مامان و معنی زندگی
by Irvin D. Yalom • 1999
From Zeus to Thor, the timeless stories of gods and heroes that shaped the Western world.
4.07
11k+
مامان و معنی زندگی Summary
مامان و معنی زندگی 87%
From Zeus to Thor, the timeless stories of gods and heroes that shaped the Western world.
by Irvin D. Yalom 1999
4.07
11k+ ratings
Emerge
by Maya Nicole • 2022
Three mermen rescue a drowning girl, then refuse to leave: she's a siren, and theirs.
4.06
1k+
Emerge Summary
Emerge 87%
Three mermen rescue a drowning girl, then refuse to leave: she's a siren, and theirs.
by Maya Nicole 2022
4.06
1k+ ratings
The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March
by Jennifer R. March • 2008
Your single-volume guide to every Greek myth that shaped Western imagination, from Chaos to Rome.
4.10
777
The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March Summary
The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March 87%
Your single-volume guide to every Greek myth that shaped Western imagination, from Chaos to Rome.
by Jennifer R. March 2008
4.10
777 ratings
Tiger's Voyage
by Colleen Houck • 2011
Amnesia stole her tiger prince. His brother took his place. A dragon forces her to choose.
4.27
38k+
Tiger's Voyage Summary
Tiger's Voyage 87%
Amnesia stole her tiger prince. His brother took his place. A dragon forces her to choose.
by Colleen Houck 2011
4.27
38k+ ratings
Ship of Magic
by Robin Hobb • 1998
Death awakens the family ship; the rightful captain must steal her from a pirate king.
4.24
107k+
Ship of Magic Summary
Ship of Magic 87%
Death awakens the family ship; the rightful captain must steal her from a pirate king.
by Robin Hobb 1998
4.24
107k+ ratings
Atlantis
by Ignatius L. Donnelly • 1882
The case that a sunken Atlantic continent was the single source of all ancient civilization.
3.67
701
Atlantis Summary
Atlantis 87%
The case that a sunken Atlantic continent was the single source of all ancient civilization.
by Ignatius L. Donnelly 1882
3.67
701 ratings
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes
by Rick Riordan • 2015
Percy Jackson retells the original Greek hero myths with snark, tragedy, and divine family drama.
4.41
55k+
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes Summary
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes 87%
Percy Jackson retells the original Greek hero myths with snark, tragedy, and divine family drama.
by Rick Riordan 2015
4.41
55k+ ratings
Mythology
by Edith Hamilton • 1942
Greeks humanized gods; monsters became metaphors. The stories that built the Western mind.
4.04
60k+
Mythology Summary
Mythology 87%
Greeks humanized gods; monsters became metaphors. The stories that built the Western mind.
by Edith Hamilton 1942
4.04
60k+ ratings
Into the Hourglass
by Emily R. King • 2019
Her heart ticks on borrowed time. The only fix: a mythical sword, lost beneath the waves.
4.12
3k+
Into the Hourglass Summary
Into the Hourglass 87%
Her heart ticks on borrowed time. The only fix: a mythical sword, lost beneath the waves.
by Emily R. King 2019
4.12
3k+ ratings
Golden Age
by James Maxwell • 2016
A healer's daughter faces prophecy and invasion when a shapeshifter saves her city from ruin.
4.04
10k+
Golden Age Summary
Golden Age 87%
A healer's daughter faces prophecy and invasion when a shapeshifter saves her city from ruin.
by James Maxwell 2016
4.04
10k+ ratings
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
by Rick Riordan • 2014
A snarky demigod retells the Greek myths, from the first chaos to the Olympians' rule.
4.42
99k+
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Summary
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods 86%
A snarky demigod retells the Greek myths, from the first chaos to the Olympians' rule.
by Rick Riordan 2014
4.42
99k+ ratings
The Silver Tide
by Jen Williams • 2016
An old map. A cursed island. Three outcasts who must stop the gods from being reborn.
4.27
989
The Silver Tide Summary
The Silver Tide 86%
An old map. A cursed island. Three outcasts who must stop the gods from being reborn.
by Jen Williams 2016
4.27
989 ratings
Mythos
by Stephen Fry • 2017
The entire Greek myth cycle, from primordial chaos to heroic tragedy, retold with wit and elegance.
4.26
167k+
Mythos Summary
Mythos 86%
The entire Greek myth cycle, from primordial chaos to heroic tragedy, retold with wit and elegance.
by Stephen Fry 2017
4.26
167k+ ratings
Moby-Duck
by Donovan Hohn • 2011
One man chased 28,800 lost bath toys into ocean gyres, Chinese factories, and the melting ice.
3.31
3k+
Moby-Duck Summary
Moby-Duck 86%
One man chased 28,800 lost bath toys into ocean gyres, Chinese factories, and the melting ice.
by Donovan Hohn 2011
3.31
3k+ ratings
The Mark of Athena
by Rick Riordan • 2012
Seven demigods, one flying ship, and a statue that could stop a war before it begins.
4.47
680k+
The Mark of Athena Summary
The Mark of Athena 86%
Seven demigods, one flying ship, and a statue that could stop a war before it begins.
by Rick Riordan 2012
4.47
680k+ ratings
Baignade interdite
by R.L. Stine • 1994
Something grabbed Billy in the lagoon. His family said seaweed. Then they caught a mermaid.
3.55
10k+
Baignade interdite Summary
Baignade interdite 86%
Something grabbed Billy in the lagoon. His family said seaweed. Then they caught a mermaid.
by R.L. Stine 1994
3.55
10k+ ratings
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