Atlantia

Atlantia is a young adult fantasy novel by Ally Condie, known for her Matched trilogy. It introduces readers aged 12-18 to Rio, a young woman living in a mysterious underwater city. When her twin sister, Bay, makes a surprising choice, Rio is left stranded Below, forced to confront her hidden siren abilities and a destiny she never imagined. The story delves into themes of identity, family secrets, justice, and courage as Rio investigates her mother's death and the complex system governing her world. It's a compelling read for teens who enjoy dystopian-tinged fantasy with strong female protagonists and intricate world-building.

From the New York Times and international bestselling author of the Matched trilogy, Ally Condie, comes a brand new mysterious world! Can you hear Atlantia breathing? For as long as she can remember, Rio has dreamt of the sand and sky Above—of life beyond her underwater city of Atlantia. But in a single moment, all her plans for the future are thwarted when her twin sister, Bay, makes an unexpected decision, stranding Rio Below. Alone, ripped away from the last person who knew Rio’s true self—and the powerful siren voice she has long hidden—she has nothing left to lose. Guided by a dangerous and unlikely mentor, Rio formulates a plan that leads to increasingly treacherous questions about her mother’s death, her own destiny, and the complex system constructed to govern the divide between land and sea. Her life and her city depend on Rio to listen to the voices of the past and to speak long-hidden truths. A New York times bestseller!