I think there should be a name for kawaii meets hard sci-fi.
It's fun, educational...One of my favorite video games ever falls under this category—it's called Oxygen Not Included. For now, let's call it kawaii sci-fi, and this is my second book in that genre. Well, the second book I've ever written really (other than short stories). Let's move onto the elevator pitch.
✧ Modern sci-fi take on a classic tale
✧ Asian pastel goth mermaid
✧ Funky underwater city with realistic tech—located in the tropics (also Asian)
✧ Eco vibes (might bring to mind the Andalites)
✧ Fun and feels
✧ Dash of slow-burn romance
✧ Rated E for everyone here (I never do smut—I might rate something M for dark themes or violence on rare occasions)
Trigger warnings: mild cussing, sci-fi battle and some scary imagery.
Sounds like your cup of tea? Then read on!
This story is based on two of my illustrations that you can find in my Art Book. It won't be just The Little Mermaid with sci-fi—that would be kind of lazy. This is my own story with some fun twists, sci-fi action and deep themes to steer it in a whole other direction. It might bring to mind the Netflix movie, Okja.
I've woven in two ONC 2022 prompts—I'll mention only one to avoid spoilers.
Holy cowsies! Look at this cow!
YOU ARE READING
Rhodoreef
Science Fiction𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗬𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 · 28x FEATURED · An Asian sci-fi retelling of The Little Mermaid that steers the tale you know in a whole new funky direction | An ambitious teen mermaid must venture beyond her guarded underwater city and brave the...