Books like Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan

Ana Dakkar begins her freshman year at Harding‑Pencroft Academy, a five‑year high school renowned for training world‑class marine scientists, naval warriors, and underwater explorers. After the tragic loss of her parents during a scientific expedition, Ana and her older brother Dev face the school’s final trial at sea—an opportunity to prove their worth. During the voyage, Ana and her classmates encounter a catastrophe that threatens their lives, while a professor reveals an ancient cold war between Harding‑Pencroft and its rival, the Land Institute, which has escalated into a full‑blown conflict. With dangerous enemies stalking the waters, Ana must rely on newfound friendships, her leadership skills, and startling discoveries about her lineage to survive the ordeal. Her journey challenges everything she believed about family, destiny, and the ocean, compelling her to step beyond her fear and embrace the responsibilities that come with her heritage and her place among the academy’s future marine pioneers.

First publish date: 2021