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Axie Oh is a Korean American author known for writing young adult novels that blend fantasy, romance, and cultural heritage. She studied Korean history and creative writing and is recognized for works such as 'Rebel Seoul' and 'XOXO'.
Known for: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
A retelling inspired by Korean mythology, this fantasy novel follows Mina, a young woman who sacrifices herself to the Sea God to save her village from deadly storms. In the spirit realm, she discovers a world of gods, spirits, and magic, and must uncover the truth behind the Sea God's curse to restore balance between the mortal and spirit worlds.
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Mina’s Sacrifice and Descent into the Spirit Realm
Mina’s village lives under the shadow of the Sea God’s rage. Year after year, crashing waves wipe away farmland and homes. The people, desperate to survive, turn to ritual: they choose one maiden to throw into the sea as a bride for the God. This year, the maiden selected is Shim Cheong, adored thro...
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Unraveling the Curse and Meeting the Gods
The deeper Mina journeys, the more she learns that her world’s suffering stems not from cruelty but from grief. The Sea God—once a gentle deity—fell into an enchanted sleep after losing the one he loved most. Memories of that tragedy have blurred into myth and ritual among mortals, feeding an unendi...
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About Axie Oh
Axie Oh is a Korean American author known for writing young adult novels that blend fantasy, romance, and cultural heritage. She studied Korean history and creative writing and is recognized for works such as 'Rebel Seoul' and 'XOXO'.
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