The Blue Salt Road

by Joanne Harris

First published 2018

Enchanting selkies emerge from the crashing waves, drawn to the allure of the shore. When a young woman stumbles upon their hidden skin-coats, she's swept into a timeless clash between the human and mythic realms. As the selkies' captivating melodies lure unsuspecting townsfolk, a battle brews over the price of freedom and the power of the sea's ancient magic.

Genres: mythology, fantasy, magical-realism, folklore

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: Shore

215 pages · Hardcover · Gollancz

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