Description
Description
Submerged in a toxic relationship and disconnected from everyone, she turns to the sea to decide her fate. Its decision? Toss her to the sea witch.
Seventeen-year-old Malaya is cursed. In her family, every girl's first love ends in death after falling for someone evil. Good thing Malaya's dream guy isn't monstrous.
Except the curse is real and preventing Malaya from noticing how much he has gaslit and isolated her until she can't be saved. With no other options, the sea witch is the only one to help her.
Bartering her voice for a new life where she and her abusive boyfriend never met, Malaya accidentally swaps places with an alternate timeline version of herself who never made her mistakes. As she tries to undo the switch, the sea witch uses Malaya's voice to unleash Filipino mythological creatures into the worlds.
Can a champion, an alternate timeline sister, and Malaya fight these beasts and stop the sea witch before she destroys both timelines?
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A spellbindingly fresh reimagining of The Little Mermaid ... Alvarez is a brilliant new voice to watch in the world of fantasy f iction." -Priyanka Taslim, author of The Love Match
"...an emotional ride that navigates the waves of an abusive relationship. Alvarez's remarkable debut will stay with you beyond the last page."-Joyce Chua, author of Land of Sand and Song
"Simply stunning! Robin Alvarez weaves together the perfect blend of modern retelling and mythical fantasy... Prepare yourself to be swept away in this gorgeous and courageous story of loving yourself after heartbreak." -Dana Swift, Author of Cast In Firelight
"When Oceans Rise is an exciting story with a lot of heart and emotion. Malaya's emotional journey rang true."-Wendy Parris, author of Field of Screams
"Set against a rich and beautiful setting, When Oceans Rise is a stunning book both inside and out." -Rebecca Ryan, author of My (Extra)Ordinary Life
"A gorgeous debut about gods, monsters, and the courage it takes to love (and free) yourself. When Oceans Rise deserves a place on every shelf."-Gigi Griffis, author of The Wicked Unseen
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