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XOXO Book Review

I'd had my eye on Axie Oh's XOXO since before it was published, and finally had the chance to read this swoonworthy YA novel. It did not disappoint! For fans of Nicola Yoon, Laura Taylor Namey, and Abigail Hing Wen, this novel about two musicians—one a classical cellist, the other a famous K-Pop star—will have you believing in the power of music to bring fated two souls together. Axie Oh is a first-generation Korean American, born in New York City and raised in New Jersey. She studied Korean history and creative writing as an undergrad at the University of California San Diego and holds an MFA in Writing for Young People from Lesley University. Her passions include K-pop, anime, stationery supplies, and milk tea, and she currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her dog, Toro (named after Totoro). She is the author of multiple books for teens, including The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea . You can find Axie online at axieoh.com . You can find more of my reviews of Axie's ...

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Book Review

I completely devoured this book! Definitely one of the best books of 2022, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea whisks you away on an unforgettable adventure, full of love and intrigue, monsters and spirits, and everything in between! Written with the biggest amount of heart, and in the most spellbinding way, this is Axie Oh's masterpiece.  Axie Oh is a first-generation Korean American, born in New York City and raised in New Jersey. She studied Korean history and creative writing as an undergrad at the University of California San Diego and holds an MFA in writing for young people from Lesley University. Her passions include K-pop, anime, stationary supplies, and milk tea, and she currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her dog, Toro (named after Totoro). You can find Axie at AxieOh.com .  Deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland for generations. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them. Each year a beautiful maiden is sacrificed to the sea in...