Into the Sunken City

Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the heavy weight of family responsibility or the pressure of making difficult choices to protect those they love. It speaks to the transition from childhood to the stark realities of adult decision making, specifically for teens who feel like the primary providers or protectors in their homes. In a future where the world is mostly underwater, eighteen-year-old Jin must risk her life to raid a sunken city to save her sister. While the plot is a high-octane heist, the heart of the story explores the lengths we go to for family and the resilience required to survive in a world that feels stacked against us. It is a gritty, fast-paced science fiction adventure suitable for older teens who enjoy high stakes and complex emotional dilemmas. You might choose this for a reader who feels a bit like an 'old soul' due to their own family circumstances or personal hardships.