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New York Times  bestselling author Axie Oh's  ASAP  is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance  XOXO , following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story.

Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesnt want a life forever in the spotlight. But thats not actually up to Sorishes caught between her exacting mothers entertainment company and her fathers presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend.

Nathaniel is off limitsshe knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isnt any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she cant forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most. . . .

So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, its hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parents expectations, she will have to Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?

A New York Times Bestseller!Axie Oh''s The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling retelling of a classic Korean folktale, perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God’s bride, in the hopes that one day the “true bride” will be chosen and end the suffering.Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village—and the beloved of Mina’s older brother Joon—may be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong’s stead.Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shin—as well as a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits—Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all.But she doesn’t have much time: A human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking…Praise for The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea:An ABA Indie Bestseller"On every page I found something marvelous and new, and I was eager to keep reading because I wanted to further explore this wondrous new world." —The New York Times"A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I’d had when I was growing up. ... A heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come." —Elizabeth Lim, New York Times-bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes"A clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate." —Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of CaravalAlso by Axie OhThe Floating WorldThe Demon and the Light

🌟 Lower your gaze. The light is not for you 🌟Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in this unputdownable romantic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea.''EXQUISITE'' SUE LYNN TAN''ENTHRALLING'' JUDY I. LINAn amnesiac sword-for-hire and a theatre troupe performer with mysterious powers discover that their destinies will change the fate of multiple worlds. Ex-soldier Sunho lives in the Under World, a land of perpetual darkness. Possessing just his name and sword, he comes across the score of a lifetime - a chest of coins for hunting down the girl who wields silver light. Ren is a spirited acrobat travelling with her family. But everything changes when they are attacked by a demon. Desperate, Ren releases a blast of silver light and kills the monster - but cannot save her beloved uncle from grievous injury. Determined to save him from succumbing to the poisoned wound, Ren sets off for the mountains, where the creature came from - where Ren herself fled from ten years ago. Her path collides with Sunho''s, but he doesn''t realize who she is. As the two grow closer, it becomes clear their pasts - and destinies - are more entwined than they could possibly have imagined . . .TROPESAmnesia 🧠Hidden identity 🥸Grumpy x sunshine 💢 x 🌞Strangers-to-allies-to-lovers 🧍🪢💓Found family 🔍🫂READERS LOVE THE FLOATING WORLD''I really couldn''t put this book down if my life depended on it'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Romance, Fantasy, Action, Adventure! This book has it ALL!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deeply developed and truly compelling characters'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The Floating World is a beautiful work of fantasy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''She is truly the Miyazaki of books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Clever, creative, and exquisitely written'' STEPHANIE GARBER''A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling'' ELIZABETH LIMDon''t chase fate. Let fate chase you.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is the New York Times Bestseller in a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki''s Spirited Away.For generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina''s homeland. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the ''true bride'' will be chosen and end the suffering.

Many believe Shim Cheong - Mina''s brother''s beloved - to be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina''s brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong''s stead.

Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina finds the Sea God, trapped in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man and a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits, Mina sets out to wake him and bring an end to the storms once and for all.

But she doesn''t have much time: a human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking . . .

READERS ARE IN LOVE''So magical and wonderful'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It is a glorious woven fairytale'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This is simply a masterpiece of storytelling'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐