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A highly original and beguiling YA fantasy debut, Compass and Blade is a coming-of-age romantic fantasy, filled with shipwrecks, magic and betrayal Mira is one of the seven, chosen to swim out to the wrecked ships beyond the Isle of Rosevear to plunder whatever the sea will give them. Mira''s blood ignites when she is in the ocean; the song 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. With the help of handsome stranger Seth, Mira will have to travel across the Fortunate Isles in search of a way to buy her father''s freedom. But to survive the journey she will need to learn who to trust - as securing her own future, and that of her island, will come at a high price.
About the author
Rachel Greenlaw grew up in North Cornwall, surrounded by wild moorland. She studied English with Creative Writing at Falmouth University before moving to an island in the Atlantic, where she lives with her husband and two children. The Compass and Blade trilogy is her first YA fiction series. Rachel’s first novel for adults, One Christmas Morning was shortlisted for The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award 2024. Her second, The Woodsmoke Women’s Books of Spells featured on Waterstones' Best Romantasy Books of 2024. Rachel can be found on Instagram @rachelgreenlaw_ and at rachelgreenlaw.com
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'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 beautifully atmospheric world ... there's high adventure, magic, betrayal and, of course, smouldering romance' Observer
'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
'Secrets and magic abound on this swoon-worthy adventure that's every bit as addictive as a siren's song' M. A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood
'A thrilling tale of villainy and loyalty set in the Scilly Isles' Telegraph
'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' Ayana Gray, author of Beasts of Prey
'[A] powerful, seafaring adventure, featuring a smart and sassy heroine and an irresistible love story' The Bookseller, Editor's Choice
