Sea Witch, by Sarah HenningRead about another entry on the list.
If you’ve ever danced around singing “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid, or wondered exactly how Ursula became the evil villain she is, then I’ve got good news: Sarah Henning has you covered. Though Evie isn’t necessarily evil at the beginning of The Sea Witch—she is an outcast, true, and the death of her best friend contributes to a great villain origin story—but all magic comes with a cost, and when a girl who looks weirdly like her lost best friend washes ashore, that magic is stretched to its limits. I’m reluctant to say more until Sea Witch releases in July—spoilers!—but if you love Wicked or Heartless, you’ll love this one, too.
--Marshal Zeringue