Richly atmospheric and darkly seductive, Greenlaw's heartstopping YA debut centres on an island 'wrecker' and the battle she must join both for her homeland and her heart when her father is spirited away.
Get ready to be swept away. An irresistible YA romantasy – perfect for fans of Alexandra Christo, Sarah Underwood and Shelby Mahurin
Romance. Betrayal. Magic. The YA debut of 2024.
Mira is a wrecker, one of the seven chosen to swim out and plunder the wrecked ships beyond the Isle of Rosevear. The waves seem to sing to her soul, the call of the sea beckoning her into deeper waters. But Rosevear needs her, and she could never abandon her home. Until one evening when lightning splits the sky and the Watch descend, taking Mira’s father away.
Mira needs handsome stranger Seth to help her find a way to buy back her father’s freedom. But on the journey she will need to learn who to trust – Seth is hiding something behind those enigmatic eyes, there’s a family secret buried deep in the ocean and shadowy stranger Elijah is offering Mira a dark bargain. Securing her own future, and that of her island, will come at a high price.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008664732
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 540 g
Dimensions: 222 x 141 x 35 mm
‘I flew through each page… Readers will be truly captivated by Mira and her journey to find her father and herself along the way. A magical tale with a lot of heart’ Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom ‘Brimming with wild magic, adventure and dreamy romance, Compass and Blade is a tale to treasure. I was swept away by this enchanting, sea-spun fantasy!’ Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns ‘Greenlaw’s immersive voice and skilful world building shine in this YA debut, a feast for fantasy lovers and dreamers alike’ Adrienne Young, author of Fable ‘An addictive blend of lyrical prose, shimmering magic and whip-sharp pacing’ Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls ‘A gripping, atmospheric fantasy of saltwater kisses, sharp-edged secrets and the siren call of the deep sea – I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough’ Kika Hatzopoulou, author of Threads that Bind ‘[A] powerful, seafaring adventure, featuring a smart and sassy heroine and an irresistible love story’ The Bookseller, Editor's Choice ‘Romantic and full of high-seas action and adventure … Brimming with fantasy and lore’ Gabriela Romero Lacruz, author of The Sun and the Void ‘A tale that will be sure to enchant readers from the very first page. Mira is as fierce as she is brave and empathetic, and her story is utterly unputdownable. A brilliant addition to the young adult fantasy canon’ Ayana Gray, author of Beasts of Prey ‘A pulse-pounding, sea-faring adventure steeped in magic, romance, secrets and betrayal. So immersive and exciting and richly atmospheric’ Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn
I absolutely flew through this book, having discarded my TBR pile as soon as this beautiful proof landed in my hands!
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