Desperate to rescue her friend, Efa seeks out the fishwives, half-human fish who dwell under the tides and kill sailors with their sharp teeth and alluring songs. She doesn't expect to find Ninka, an outrageous woman who makes her feel giddy and who might be the key to unlocking her own courage.
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Robin McKinley, Graceling by Kristin Cashore