And the Ocean Was Our Sky

by Patrick Ness, Rovina Cai, Rovina Cai Rovina · 2018

In Patrick Ness’s lyrical reimagining of the classic hunt, the whales of Bathsheba’s pod are fierce warriors, harpoons strapped to their backs as they wage a relentless war against humanity. When they strike a lone ship drifting on the Abyss, they expect an easy kill—only to discover a trail that leads to a mythic beast, perhaps the devil itself. Guided by the indomitable Captain Alexandra, the pod embarks on a final, vengeful chase that will reshape the destinies of both whales and men. With haunting prose and Rovina Cai’s atmospheric illustrations, the story explores power, loyalty, and the monsters we create, turning the familiar tale of Moby‑Dick upside down in a haunting, unforgettable fable.