A Very Large Expanse Of Sea

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Sea

Sea

Every third year, Mother of the sea demands her rituals to be paid, and He was on the wrong side of luck when he was chosen. His only fate was death, while was defiled on this day. After a terrible confrontation, the weakest mermaid is used as ritual to apease the gods for food and protection. Escaping and running from a great responsibility that open his colony to danger. Returning back to where he came from was a difficulty decision. Every where he goes, he is a potential threat, there is only one place he can be welcomed. The human land, yet he is a greater threat to human because he is a Merman. The struggle of blending in continues after he meet those who are instrumental to his struggles but he won't live with the fault that there won't be any consequences for his actions
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Melancholy of the Sea

Melancholy of the Sea

Merida was a certified black sheep of the family. She loves to hear her grandmother's story about fairies, dragons, pirates and princesses and her favorite was the tale about the legendary pirate named Escarial, and a Princess called Athalia. Listening to her grandma’s folktales was her routine all throughout her eighteen years of existence. That’s why when her grandmother died without having at least a last talk with her, she turned badly depressed. She didn’t go to school at all, and just stayed in her grandmother’s room to lock herself away from the rest of the world. Three days after her grandmother’s funeral, strange things happened in her room. The painting her old woman often gazed on suddenly moved and glowed. She succumbed to it, helpless, and had nothing to do to save herself because of the force that was beyond overwhelming. The next thing she knew, she was in North Sonnenfield. What’s more shocking to her was the name she’s called as by her servants; Princess Athalia—the heir of the throne, and the only daughter of King Eldar of North Sonnenfield. She was in awe, because she remembered that King Eldar was the character in the story. The palace where she found herself lost was the same place where the brave princess who ventured the dangerous sea had lived. She loves being in a Sonnenfield. However, she knew to herself that the day will come when she would wake up from a dream. But life always has a twist because Captain Escarial came to the scene. She expects that he will be gentleman just like pirate captain in the book. But to her horror, this Captain Escarial is snobbish, rude and proud. Oh, how she hates him!
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Waves

Waves

Stella was an ambitious girl but her life changed when mistakenly she entered in the wrong room and met the wrong man, did she lost her virginity to him or not? She still had to find answer for that. But her life acted like waves after that, with each wave she experienced a new aspect of life. She lost her loved ones, changed her religion, got heartbroken and went through all the hurdles to end up with a man who was secretly in love with her along ago..... But life had to show her something more than that and the waves kept coming, to shook here mere appearance once again and until the sea calms.....
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Thrown to the Ocean

Thrown to the Ocean

Three hours after my engagement banquet ended, I was stuffed into a burlap sack and thrown straight into the ocean. By the time deep-sea divers found me, my body had swollen into something grotesque and barely recognizable. The police called my fiancé right away to come identify the remains, but he could not have sounded less interested. "So, she's dead. So what? I'll show up at the funeral when the time comes." Left with no choice, the police dialed the second starred contact in my phone. It was my own brother. He laughed so hard that he doubled over. "Dead? Last I checked, it's not April Fools'. Not a funny joke. And do me a favor. Tell Selene Corvin I couldn't care less about her corpse. Throw it back in the ocean to feed the fish. I don't care." He did not know that I did end up as fish food for a very long time. The moment my remains appeared on that massive screen, however, both my fiancé and my brother lost their minds.
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Submerged Land

Submerged Land

Year XX26 when a plane had gone missing. No one has heard from it since then. Search parties were called off and passengers were declared dead. People tried calling out to them through their phones. They hear it ring but no one answers. Nathalia Trayce's father was on that plane and she's determined to find out where or what exactly happened to him; by going to the place that her father was suppose to go. Hoping to find more clues, she boarded a plane passing through the Pacific Ocean when an unexpected thing happened; their plane crashed and they suddenly found themselves in an underwater land. The Atlantis, where they found out that they were responsible for the missing planes in order to save them from the government. At least, those who posses Atlantean genes - a superior gene that help improve their physical and mental abilities. But why can Nathalie hear the thoughts of sea creatures - an ability that is suppose to be for Byron, who's the said reincarnated demigod? Trained by an Atlantean general named Skyr, and learning that her ex-bestfriend, Trei, was actually one of the Atlantean rebels. Nathalia had to choose which side to take. Or in her case, who to believe.
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Soulless Seas

Soulless Seas

Queen Asteria, the first siren has always hated the humans after what happened to her 5,000 years ago. But now her hate is also directed at the shifters she once called family. Asteria was betrayed by those she held dear, captured by the humans and forced to make a deal all to save the shifters from extinction. Will Asteria’s need for revenge cost her everything? Will she give in to her mate-bond with the last descendant of the royal Lycan Bloodline? Or will she be forced to live a life she despised? For the seas are soulless and so is she.
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What is 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' summary about?

4 Jawaban2026-04-10 12:33:20
The first time I picked up 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea,' I was struck by how raw and real it felt. It's about Shirin, a Muslim teenager navigating post-9/11 America, where prejudice is rampant. She's used to being treated like an outsider, so she builds walls around herself—until Ocean, this persistent and kindhearted guy, starts breaking them down. Their romance isn't just sweet; it's fraught with tension because of the world they live in. The book doesn't shy away from showing the ugly side of xenophobia, but it also celebrates small moments of defiance and joy, like Shirin's love for breakdancing.

What really got me was how Tahereh Mafi wove in cultural identity without making it a 'lesson.' Shirin's frustrations felt so personal—like when she has to explain her hijab over and over or deal with microaggressions masked as curiosity. It's a coming-of-age story, but one that refuses to simplify the messiness of growing up between cultures. By the end, I was rooting for Shirin not just to find love, but to reclaim her space in a world that keeps trying to shrink her.

What themes does 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' explore?

5 Jawaban2026-04-10 17:04:22
Tahereh Mafi's 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' hits hard with its raw exploration of identity and prejudice post-9/11. Shirin, the Iranian-American protagonist, navigates high school like a minefield—every sideways glance or whispered slur chips away at her. The book doesn’t just skim the surface of Islamophobia; it digs into the exhaustion of constantly defending your existence.

What struck me even more was the quiet rebellion in Shirin’s passion for breakdancing. That underground crew becomes her sanctuary, a place where her body’s movements speak louder than stereotypes. The romance with Ocean could’ve felt like a trope, but Mafi makes it achingly real—two kids trying to connect across cultural landmines. That final scene where Shirin finally lets herself cry? Destroyed me.

Why is 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' controversial?

4 Jawaban2026-04-10 09:22:25
The controversy around 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' stems from its raw portrayal of Islamophobia and racial tension post-9/11, which hits close to home for many readers. Tahereh Mafi doesn’t shy away from showing the daily microaggressions and outright hostility faced by Shirin, the Iranian-American protagonist. Some critics argue it’s too confrontational, while others praise its unflinching honesty. The book’s depiction of interracial romance between Shirin and Ocean also sparked debates—some found it empowering, others questioned its realism given the era’s tensions.

What really stuck with me was how Mafi captures the exhaustion of constantly defending your identity. Shirin’s armor—her headphones, her defiance—feels so visceral. I’ve seen readers divided over whether her character is 'too angry' or justifiably so. That dichotomy mirrors real-life discussions about marginalized voices in YA literature. The controversy, in a way, proves the book’s necessity—it forces uncomfortable conversations about prejudice that still resonate today, especially with rising xenophobia.

How does 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' end?

4 Jawaban2026-04-10 13:37:10
The ending of 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' hit me like a quiet storm. Shirin and Ocean finally confront the external pressures and internal doubts that have been weighing on their relationship. After all the racism, misunderstandings, and family tensions, they choose each other—not as a grand gesture, but with this grounded, defiant hope. The book doesn’t tie everything up neatly; life isn’t like that. But it leaves you with Shirin’s resilience shining through, her refusal to let the world dictate her happiness.

What I love is how Tahereh Mafi doesn’t romanticize their struggles. The ending feels earned, not easy. Shirin’s passion for breakdancing becomes this metaphor for her whole journey—raw, imperfect, and fiercely her own. It’s one of those endings where you close the book and just sit with it for a while, you know? The kind that lingers.

Who are the main characters in 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea'?

4 Jawaban2026-04-10 19:49:56
The heart of 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' beats around Shirin, a sharp, resilient Muslim teen navigating post-9/11 America with a mix of cynicism and quiet strength. She’s got this armor of headphones and breakdancing—her way of shutting out the world’s noise. Then there’s Ocean, the golden boy who crashes into her life with his earnestness, refusing to let her push him away. Their dynamic is this slow burn of cultural clashes and tender vulnerability, especially when Shirin’s family’s conservative values collide with Ocean’s open-hearted persistence.

What I love about Tahereh Mafi’s writing is how she layers their relationship. It’s not just romance; it’s about Shirin reclaiming space in a society that stereotypes her. Ocean’s role isn’t to 'save' her but to listen, to stumble and learn. The side characters—like Shirin’s brother Navid and his breakdancing crew—add texture, showing community as both shield and challenge. The book’s power lies in how ordinary moments, like sharing mixtapes or arguing in school hallways, carry the weight of bigger themes.

Is 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' based on a true story?

4 Jawaban2025-06-30 18:49:31
I read 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' last month and was blown away by how real it felt. While it's not a direct autobiography, Tahereh Mafi drew heavily from her own experiences growing up as a Muslim teenager in post-9/11 America. The racial profiling, the isolation, the constant microaggressions - these are all things Mafi witnessed or endured herself. The protagonist Shirin's frustration with how people treat her hijab mirrors Mafi's own struggles. Even the breakdancing subplot comes from the author's personal passion for dance. What makes the story so powerful is that while specific events are fictionalized, the emotional truth is 100% authentic. It's rare to find YA fiction that captures the Muslim American experience with this level of raw honesty. If this book resonates with you, check out 'Internment' by Samira Ahmed for another take on similar themes.

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