2025 Bronze Medalist for "Best Series" in the Moonbeam Children Book Awards

A lost key. A rising threat. One fiery girl racing to save the world.

Vivian Carmine never asked to be a hero, and she definitely didn’t mean to make the war between gods and mortals worse! Now Poseidon, a ruthless ocean god, is on the hunt for the one thing that could defeat RISE. If he finds it first, he’ll flood the earth and wipe out humanity as we know it.

With time running out and the academy watching her every move, Vivian must act fast. Joined by her two best friends and a rogue team of rebel mermaids, she sets off on a dangerous mission from the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the deepest trenches of the sea. But monsters aren’t the only things lurking in the dark—and not everyone she trusts is on her side.

Narrated by Erin Chmela, a passionate puppeteer and voice actress who brings every character to life with humor, heart, and the spark of a true storyteller. Drowning The Flames is a fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with spy missions, underwater battles, magical mishaps, and one unstoppable girl who’s done being underestimated.

Perfect for ages 11–15 and fans of bold heroines, secret missions, and stories where magic, friendship, and courage collide.