In the gorgeous first installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer, two young mermen reject their destinies and embark on an epic adventure full of romance and danger, featuring exclusive bonus material.
In the gorgeous first installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer, two young mermen reject their destinies and embark on an epic adventure full of romance and danger, featuring exclusive bonus material.
\”Castle Swimmer hooks you from the start and doesn’t let go. It’s devastatingly charming with a hint of sweetly heartbreaking.\”-Katie Cook, author of Nothing Special
From the moment Kappa tumbles into existence on the ocean floor, his life’s purpose is already decided for him- He is the Beacon, a light to all sea creatures, and destined to fulfill their many prophesies. In high demand and under immense pressure, Kappa quickly realizes that fame and glory are small compensation for a life of predetermined self-sacrifice.
Unable to resist the call of destiny due to a magical yellow cord that appears from his chest and pulls him inexorably to any sea creatures he swims by, Kappa ultimately finds himself drawn to the Shark kingdom, where he is immediately imprisoned. The Sharks’ prophecy states that the curse maiming their people will only be lifted once their prince, Siren, kills the Beacon. But when Prince Siren decides to defy fate and help Kappa escape, Kappa realizes that there might be more to life than fulfilling endless prophesies, leading to a raucous adventure as big and unpredictable as the ocean itself-and a romance that nobody could have predicted.
Episodes 1-19 of Webtoon’s Castle Swimmer Season 1 is collected in this stunning graphic novel, which also includes a never-before-seen bonus chapter featuring Kappa and Siren.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Imprint: Random House Inc
Publication date: 22/10/2024
Castle Swimmer
By Wendy Martin
Review by Mida
This series is so cute! Following a pair of young mermen as they try to find a way to defy destiny, Castle Swimmer is a delightful exploration through a dynamic, unique undersea world. Rejecting standard half-person, half-fish designs, each race of Mers is inspired by a different species of deep-sea life. Crabs, jellyfish, sharks, and koi fish are all represented in the colourful cast of characters we encounter as we follow Kappa and Siren through their journey to freedom. As a big ocean nerd, I was delighted to see some of the more horrifying aspects of the ocean represented, contrasting the breath-taking beauty of some of the gorgeous environments that Martin has lovingly rendered on the page. A delightful queer romp through a vibrant and unique world.
Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Aiden Thomas.
