Fathomfolk

Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror , Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Eliza Chan (author)

Hardback Published on: 29/02/2024

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Gripping fantasy debut set in a whole new world

Tiankawi is a city half-submerged in the sea. Nearby lies the underwater Fathomfolk-haven of Yonakuni. But with increasing unrest in the Fathomfolk territo... READ MORE

Martha

Emotional, sharp commentary on a range of social issues!

While I adore Fathomfolk's beautiful whimsical cover, I think it does this amazing story a disservice. People will pick this up expecting a magical romp th... READ MORE

Anna

I need more Cordelia immediately!

I was immediately drawn to Fathomfolk because of it's beautiful cover - it's a great edition to any bookshelf! Eliza's world-building is incredible. Ta... READ MORE

Joanna at St. Neots

A Fantastic Debut!

Fathomfolk weaves an excellent tale of repression and uprising against a beautiful backdrop of a flooded city. Featuring an all-female line-up of protagoni... READ MORE

Bookseller Adam, Birmingham

Synopsis

Revolution is brewing in the semi-submerged city of Tiankawi, between humans and the fathomfolk - sirens, sea witches, kelpies, and kappas - who live in its waters. This debut fantasy inspired by East Asian mythology and watery folk tales is perfect for fans of Jade City, The Bone Shard Daughter and House of Earth and Blood.

Welcome to Tiankawi - shining pearl of human civilization and a safe haven for those fleeing civil unrest. Or at least, that's how it first appears. But in the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down from shining towers and aerial walkways on the fathomfolk - sirens, seawitches, kelpies and kappas - who live in the polluted waters below.

For half-siren Mira, promotion to captain of the border guard means an opportunity to help her downtrodden people. But if earning the trust and respect of her human colleagues wasn't hard enough, everything Mira has worked towards is put in jeopardy when Nami, a know-it-all water dragon - fathomfolk royalty - is exiled to the city. When extremists sabotage the annual boat race, violence erupts, as does the clampdown on fathomfolk rights. Both Nami and Mira must decide if the cost of change is worth paying, or if Tiankawi should be left to drown.

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN: 9780356522395
Number of pages: 432
Weight: 660g
Dimensions: 236 x 162 x 40 mm

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The human world, it's a mess.

The Fathomfolk are all the people of the sea, be they sirens, kelpies, or even the highest of water dragons. The partially submerged city of Tiankawi gladl... READ MORE

James Thomson

4.25 ⭐️ A modern and meaningful urban fantasy infused with myth and magic

This book was so much more than I anticipated and was far from just another fantasy book. This was a really powerful urban fantasy with a rich, expertly cr... READ MORE

BooksWithBoz

Seated for all the mythological creatures

"In that moment, Nami did not care if it was true. Did not care if she trusted him or not. He was a compass point in the storm. She kissed him. He tasted o... READ MORE

Milica S.

overused characters

Sadly I didn't get far with this one. The opening is a bit of a lore/world information dump, trying to get as much about this new world and it's different ... READ MORE

erica cochrane

Fabulous Sea Fantasy!

Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is equal parts delight and frustration as she invites the reader to venture into a world where humans live in cities on the ocean ... READ MORE

Heather @justgeekingby

awesome

Great debut!

J JJ

Fail to understand the reviews

A fantasy tale set in an underwater realm with a mix of mythical sea creatures and Oriental folklore and myth is exactly the type of tale that I normally l... READ MORE

Bookworm

Love the water theme

Eliza Chan's debut, "Fathomfolk," submerges readers into the enchanting city of Tiankawi, where towering human structures cast shadows on the fathomfolk dw... READ MORE

melissa ann Gordon

Properly immersive

I have been known to describe books as "immersive". In the case of Fathomfolk, the term really comes into its own because it is, literally, about immersion... READ MORE

Blue Book Balloon

"Exciting debut - I can't wait for more!"

Thank you to Orbit for the pre publication copy of Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan! The cover is beautiful and is what enticed me to read the blurb and the rest ... READ MORE

Blair Temple

Very good fantasy tale - engaging and original.

This story takes place in either a post-apocalyptic earth or a made-up fantasy world in which the population is divided between humans and fathomfolk, fish... READ MORE

Minette

A captivating debut!

I adored this book! The world building & city of Tiankawi brought this book alive, every part of the city & it's people were fascinating. The urban fantasy... READ MORE

Leah

Relatable and fast moving

First off, I identified with each and every character in this story. I need this connection; it hooks me into the emotions so that I get to feel what the ... READ MORE

Sharon Goodwin