Atlantia

I really liked this book. It is the story of Atlantia, a civilization built below the water, that was created to save some of the people from the dying world Above. All Rio wants is to go Above and live. Her sister Bay wants to stay Below. Rio has promised Bay that she will stay below with her, they are all they have in the world- twins, who just lost their mother. On choosing day Rio makes the sacrifice and chooses to stay Below. Then it is Bay's turn. And to Rio's horror, Bay chooses to go live Above. Rio is shattered, she doesn't even have the chance to ask her sister why. So she sets out to find a way to get
Above to find her sister. The only one she can turn to is her Aunt Maire. Maire was estranged from Rio's mother. Oh, and Maire is a siren- she can persuade people with just her voice. Rio doesn't think she can trust Maire for many reasons. Then she meets True. And he feels like home. But she really doesn't have time to fall in love because she is determined to leave. And he belongs Below. But Below is dying and need the Above to help. Maire, True and Rio must find a way to convice the people Above that the Below is worth saving. It will take a special voice to get this job done. Did I mention that Rio was a siren too? But she has been hiding her voice to keep herself safe. Will she break that silence to save Atlantia and all she loves? This is a great little novel. It wraps up nicely, no need for a sequel. It is a great message to everyone to listen and then use your voice when you have something to say. Happy reading my friends!