Let's start with just how gorgeous the cover is, quite the eye candy. The synopsis then leads us into a false sense of adventure and yet I felt like there was only one adventure at the end and it was a little too late. Most of the pacing was too slow and I was more annoyed than enamored by the main character. Unfortunately my main feeling on this book was, meh. 2.5 stars rounded to 3

Such an interesting book! The world is futuristic dystopian and really immersive. The plot really picks up at the end and I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much @netgalley & @harperteen for the eArc. I love a good dystopian and I’ve been looking for just this sort of thing this week 🖤

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I couldn’t get into this book, despite an earnest effort because I loved the concept. I think the writing was distracting for me, and I couldn’t sink into the narrative aa a result. That being said, I think it will land for a lot of readers & I may give it a try on audio when that is released!

Into the Sunken City was a fun fantasy read. I loved the underwater post-apocalyptic setting and the characters were great.

This was an exciting, fun read. I like how it combined a post-apocalyptic world with a heist, pirates, and an awe-inspiring, beautiful horror that reminded me of the video game Subnautica.

The characters were engaging overall, though I was annoyed that Jin was often untrusting of everyone to the point that it just felt like her purposefully being obstinate. It certainly made for an interesting dynamic between her and João Silva though. It was fun watching them try to outwit each other.

I would have given this 4 stars, but the way some of the science was "explained" by way of dismissal messed with my suspension of disbelief. There were also moments where the protagonists had sensitive conversations that revealed part of their plans or thoughts right in front of the antagonist's people. That really didn't make sense to me.

I recommend this to people looking for a dystopian book that has elements of Treasure Island and Subnautica and who like survival stories.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for the ARC.

I love the premise of the story, the fact that it's set in a post-apocalyptic world where most of the world is flooded I just wished this was explored more from a suspense/horror perspective as i feel it would have added some much needed urgency and atmosphere to the story. However, that could have been my fault for going into this story with the wrong idea of what the story is about. This story is very much a treasure island/Heist story at the heart of it and I think if you go into the story with that mindset of what the story is about you will enjoy this story so much more.

I really loved the underwater aspect of this story though and I loved the premise of diving under water for treasure I think that is really cool which is why halfway through the story I got a bit more interested in it as that pulled me it. But I struggled at the beginning mostly during the planning of the heist as I felt it was a bit too much info dumping regarding the world and the characters.

Overall its a good story if you love heist stories especially if you love Treasure Island.

This is a brilliant book and a fantastic world. I was really enjoying it but then unfortunately had to DNF 50% in because there were some scenes featuring the threat of something I don’t like to read about and I was put off from continuing. However, that is a me problem and I still think this was a great book until that point. 4 stars for the 50% I did manage to read.

I forgot to leave a review for this, but I really enjoyed it! It's been out for ages, so I won't say much more than I need to for my star rating. <3

A swash-buckling adventure full of action, danger, mystery and fun; it hooks the reader in and takes us on an entertaining and emotional journey.

The fascinating world-building fully immerses us in this never-ending waterworld, there’s no sun but plenty of rain! The water feels alive, it has a mind of its own, and the stunning Coconino Bay is subject to its whims. I enjoyed how the writing brings the elements so vividly to life, we can hear it, see it, and feel it!

In the aftermath of losing her Father, Jin is dealing with her grief and struggling to keep the Inn afloat. She’s a strong character who’s smart, funny, loyal and I loved the sass she brings to the pages lending the perfect voice to the story.

Thara doesn’t always take Jin’s protective advice on board and longs for independence and to make her own choices. Be careful what you wish for! I loved their strong bond and the way they support each other through the darkest of times. I enjoyed how the story explores family – how it can hurt, heal, give strength and come in many forms.

A mysterious guest, Bhili, brings more to their door than they bargained for, and before they can turn back they find themselves caught up in a high-stakes treasure hunt with betrayal, secrets and peril hiding under the surface. The reader has no clue how it will all pan out and I was so invested in the outcome!

What follows is an exciting tale that’s as up and down as the choppy waters they find themselves in! There’s complicated feelings, sea monsters and the ruthless Captain Silva to contend with. Despite all this, Jin and Thara keep their hope for a better tomorrow alive. Will a job that could destroy them be the thing that sets them free? It’s a brilliant read to find out!

The underwater world of "Into the Sunken City" was my favorite part of the novel. The environment and atmosphere pulled me in but the plot and the characters left me wanting. The plot felt abrupt at times and I did not find the treasure-hunting narrative compelling when it felt like so much else could have been explored. The tonal transitions also felt quite jarring at times. The characters felt extremely one-dimensional, especially with regard to their relationships with other characters. They were either simple monoliths of sister or not-quite-ex-boyfriend rather than fully fleshed-out people who would've known each other for years.

This last point may be more personal to me as I am of Indian descent, but the Hindu texts and deities felt shoe-horned in rather than having a meaningful impact on the characters or worldbuilding. While the text of the prayers may have mirrored the novel's setting, they felt unmoored within the story and largely superficial rather than deeply meaningful. I think a more subtle integration of the Vedic philosophies would've fit better rather than symbolic inclusions.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This book was not what I expected but it was so much more. Jin and Thara are sisters who have been on their own since the diving death of their father in a dystopian world where much of the West Coast is underwater. Jin was a diver, but won't do it any longer, to protect her sister. But a man named Bhili convinces her sister to dive into Las Vegas to go after a legendary cache of gold, so Jin has to go along to keep her sister safe. But can she? The dangers and terrors Jin has to face are intense--the story is brutal but spellbinding. This is definitely one you will think about for a long time afterward, I can promise you that--even though I can't tell you why. It would give away too much of the plot! Excellent story, well worth the read. Thank you to NetGalley for the Advance Readers Copy and, as always, my reviews are independent and my opinions are my own.

The main reason I loved this book so much was the unique worldbuilding. It is set in a dystopian future world where the water level has risen enough for most of the continents to start sinking. I’ve never read a book that takes place in a world like this, and I really loved it!

The other reason I enjoyed reading was because it’s a heist novel!! Heists are my favorite type of plotline and this one was executed well. The diving aspect of the book was great, it really helped make everything more tense because of the lack of oxygen safety.

The only thing I didn’t like was the main character. I found her quite annoying, I don’t know if she was written this way or it was just me, but I just didn’t like her personality and actions.

Did you like treasure plant/island, Atlantis: the lost Empire and the dystopian books from the early 2000 you will enjoy this book.

I started this book in the morning and about 6 hours later I finished it and I loved every second of it. Jin is a very gripping and intriguing character to follow her journey across a sunken America to find the treasure that may or may not save her and her sister.

I never personally have read treasure planet. I have seen treasure planet muppet movie and treasure planet and I felt it was pretty close to the original (but did I buy the original because I now want to read that yes).
What was refreshing about the book is that it was a lot off hindu influence because normally in these kind off books the. main characters are "white" annoying female and Jin was nothing like that. Probably the reason I finished in six hours.
What this didn't make it a five star read is Taim. I didn't like Taim and I found the story between him and Jin unnecessary which also made the end a bit off a bummer

Good book will look forward to reading the next book this author may write

At first, I was really intrigued to hear about this future world where the rains have flooded most of the Earth and people are struggling to keep going. There is a little bit of romance and a whole lot of action. I found myself wanting a bit more world building or a little more explanation of certain things. It is definitely an interesting twist on a Treasure Island retelling. We've got Jin instead of Jim. We also have Bones and Silva. It was a good book.
Thanks to the author and Netgalley for an advance review copy of this book.

This was an interesting concept and not one I've come across before. Imagine living in a future world that is mostly flooded and never stops raining. This is certainly not a world I would like to experience. Living in England, we get our fair share of rain. But non-stop rain that just goes on and on is unfathomable, and to be honest, it is depressing.
The adventure Jinny and Thara find themselves on with Taim after meeting Bhilli in Vegas-drowned is nail-biting.
The oceans have many secrets and the creatures....it makes me shiver just thinking about it.
I very much enjoyed Into The Sunken City but I did find the first couple of chapters a bit slow to get into.
Thank you so much for allowing me to read an early copy of Into The Sunken City.

Imagine a world damaged by global warming. It's not that hard to do because we're living it which was the scariest thing about this dystopian novel. It's hundreds of years into the future and it does nothing but rain. So much so, most of Europe is under water and the poor have nowhere to go but the coasts where diving below to find treasures to sell is how they get by. Pirates are back in business. Jin Haldar is our female protagonist, fiercely protective over Thara, confused about her relationship with her ex and grieving over the loss of her father who died whilst on a dive. Her money is running out and soon she may be conscripted, leaving the Inn she owns and her sister behind. Then she meets Bhili who proposes a deal...raid the ruins of Las Vegas Below and become rich! Jin is dubious but Thara wants in so together, with friends, they embark upon an adventure involving deceit, pirates and death.
The world building in this is brilliant and such an original concept, albeit a frightening one. I liked the characters and their relationship, the only downside being Bhili being missing for most of the actual raid. She's a funny, hard character and I'd have liked to know more of her story. I enjoyed the book, praise the concept, my main criticism being I felt the ending was rushed and slightly anti climactic. Will definitely recommend to others though. A good young adult and an easy read.

"Into the Sunken City" tales dystopia to a new level, below sea level. I was enthralled by Thiru's creation of a world overtaken by climate change and its affect on the human population around the world. The story takes sisterly love to a different level as well. The challenges of keeping their home while mourning the loss of their father is while dealing with outsiders who want their own piece of the action, is a testament to the phrase blood is thicker than water. I will also never think about Las Vegas in the same way, no desert, just water, everywhere. There is also a love story brewingin the background, but there is so much going on that it's not distracting and leads our heroine to an assumed happy ending.

I loved the novelty of this story and hope to see a sequel soon.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for giving me the gift of exploring "Into the Sunken City".

quick read thriller vibes. Loved readers it so much. Also dystopian aspect was cool. when reading this book I really felt transported
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4 star

The best treasure island dystopian retelling. I absolutely loved every part of this book the plot, to the characters, and writing it was just perfection.

Jin hasn’t had it easy. After her father dies wrecking in a drown city, she is left to grieve, support, and survive in a world that has been drowned by never ending rainfall. When a suspicious character shows up at their inn talking of treasure buried in what used to be Las Vegas, Jin is both reserved and excited about the possibilities. A journey to not only find the gold but also a self discovery.

I love underwater world-building and a good pirate story and this is exactly that. I enjoyed the unique storyline with recognizable areas underwater to explore and creepy creatures who live underwater. I look forward to reading the continuing adventures of Jin, Thara and Taim. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.