Drowning The Flames

2025 Bronze Medalist for "BEST SERIES" in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards A lost key. A rising threat. One fiery girl racing to stop a god. Vivian Carmine never asked to be a hero, and she definitely didn't mean to make the war between gods and mortals even worse. But when Poseidon, a ruthless ocean god, begins hunting for a powerful relic that could bring down RISE, Vivian may be the only one who can stop him. If Poseidon succeeds, the seas will rise, the world will flood, and humanity won't stand a chance. With time running out and the magic academy watching her every move, Vivian is forced to act fast. Teaming up with her two closest friends and a rogue group of rebel mermaids, she embarks on a dangerous mission that spans from the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the darkest trenches of the ocean. As monsters close in and loyalties are tested, Vivian discovers that the greatest danger may not be the gods themselves-but the secrets kept by those she trusts. Drowning the Flames is a fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure full of secret missions, underwater battles, ancient mythology, and magical mayhem-all led by a girl who refuses to be underestimated. Perfect for readers who love courageous heroines, found family, and epic adventures where friendship, bravery, and hidden strengths tip the balance between triumph and disaster.