Week 13 Review: Into the Sunken City

From Goodreads:

Perfect for fans of Fable and House of Salt and Sorrows, this spectacular YA fantasy adventure debut is like nothing else, featuring a unique twist on Treasure Island, a magnetic second chance romance, and a thrilling heist where the reward is great—but the risks are even greater.

In the slowly sinking city of Coconino, Arizona, the days are long, the money is tight, and the rain never stops.

For Jin Haldar, this life is nothing new—ever since her father died in a diving accident, she's barely made ends meet for her and her younger sister, Thara.

Enter Bhili: a drifter who offers Jin and Thara the score of a lifetime—a massive stash of gold hidden in the sunken ruins of Las Vegas.

Jin knows it's too dangerous. She stopped diving after her father's accident. But when her sister decides to go, Jin's left with only one choice: to go with her.

A ragtag crew is assembled—including Jin's annoyingly hot ex-boyfriend. From there, a high-stakes heist ensues that's beyond even Jin's wildest fears. Crumbling ruins, sea beasts, corsairs, and a mysterious figure named João Silva all lie in wait. To survive, Jin will have to do what she promised herself she'd never do again: dive.

My Review:
I had such a great time reading this book! I was really drawn in by the synopsis, and I wanted to know how the story would play out! It sounded pretty tense, to go into a pretty hazardous situation to make enough money to try and make a better life for their families. Yeah, I had to read it! That it's inspired by Treasure Island? I haven't read that, but I have seen the animated Treasure Planet, which I think was inspired by Treasure Island, so loved that! 

Getting to know how this world has changed, and how dangerous it is, that Las Vegas is underwater? It's kinda scary how close the world actually is to something like this happening, which would not be good. Books like these can be taken as warning to do better, which I did take that lesson. Not to mention how humanity has grown and adapted to this rainy new world. 

This cast of characters was really fantastic! They all had their own reasons for going along on this heist. That it's a diverse cast was really great, and we really do need more stories that showcase the diversity that real life has.

Reading this story, watching them go on this heist, as Jin deals with her fears and her feelings for her ex, and worry about her sister, it all came together to a really thrilling story! I was rooting for her, and I really enjoyed how the story wrapped up! It was such a thrilling, engaging read and I loved every page! 

Loved reading this book, and I'd love to read more by Dinesh Thiru! 

Author: Dinesh Thiru 
Read: March 24th, 2024
Source: Edelweiss 
Reason Why: Sounded really great, and it's a 2024 Dystopia Book, DAC Book, SAC 2024 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Harper Teen
Published: January 23rd 2023

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars