Book description
When Oceans Rise Delivers Fresh Take on YA Fantasy with Cultural Depth
Robin Alvarez's debut novel "When Oceans Rise" tackles timely themes through the lens of Filipino mythology, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with contemporary issues while honoring traditional storytelling.
The story follows seventeen-year-old Malaya, trapped in an abusive relationship and isolated from her support system. Alvarez handles this sensitive subject matter with care, showing how gaslighting and manipulation can trap young people in dangerous situations. The curse that affects every woman in Malaya's family serves as both literal magic and metaphor for generational trauma.
What sets this audiobook apart is its seamless integration of Filipino mythological creatures into a modern setting. The sea witch character becomes a complex figure rather than a simple villain, adding layers to the traditional fairy tale structure. The audiobook format particularly enhances the mystical elements, with sound design that immerses listeners in both the oceanic and supernatural aspects of the story.
Malaya's journey across alternate timelines creates engaging plot twists while exploring themes of redemption and self-discovery. The bartering of her voice echoes classic fairy tales but feels fresh within Alvarez's multicultural framework. The inclusion of strong female characters and mixed-race perspectives reflects the author's commitment to diverse representation.
Alvarez's background in beach towns lends authenticity to the oceanic settings, while her storytelling avoids the pitfalls that nearly drowned her protagonist. The narrative moves at a steady pace, balancing action sequences with character development.
The audiobook succeeds in making listeners care about both timelines and their respective versions of Malaya. Supporting characters, including the alternate timeline sister and champion figure, receive adequate development without overshadowing the central narrative.
This #1 New Release demonstrates Alvarez's skill in blending ethnic fairy tale elements with contemporary social issues, creating an accessible yet meaningful listening experience.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience