The Sinking City

By Christine Cohen

Venice is a city of glittering canals and shadowed secrets-where beauty and danger drift side by side. Liona Carvatti, daughter of a noble family, knows the rhythms of palace life: music lessons, grand gowns, and endless formalities. Yet she longs for her garden more than the ballroom.

But beneath the marble streets and mirrored waters, the Seleni - ageless, cunning, and powerful - rule the tides. When Liona’s comfortable world is swept away, she’s drawn into a struggle that could topple the very foundations of Venice. In a city where trust is fragile and nothing is as it seems, Liona must risk everything to choose a new course… one that could save or destroy her home.

Why We Love It:

• Lush, atmospheric world-building that captures the beauty and danger of Venice
• A strong heroine who grows in courage and conviction when faced with loss
• Thought-provoking themes of power, trust, and personal responsibility
• A captivating blend of historical detail and fantasy elements

Perfect For:

• Readers aged 12+ who enjoy rich, immersive fantasy worlds
• Fans of The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner or Caraval by Stephanie Garber
• Families who value discussing stories and their underlying themes together

A Note for Parents:

While The Sinking City is clean, it is not as explicitly Christian as the rest of our range. We encourage parents to familiarise themselves with the story and explore its themes in conversation with young readers.

With its vivid setting and high-stakes storytelling, The Sinking City invites readers into a world where every choice ripples through the waters - and courage is the only compass worth following.