Compass and Blade

A magical, island-adventure fantasy romance novel for young adults

Mira is a wrecker, one of the seven chosen to swim out and plunder the wrecked ships beyond the Isle of Rosevear. The waves 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 must set off on a journey to win back her father’s freedom. She will encounter two strangers along the way – enigmatic Seth and smouldering Elijah – and learning who to trust will not be easy. When she discovers a dark family secret, buried deep in the ocean, Mira finds that securing her future – and that of her island – will come at a high price . . .

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Review

‘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

About the Author

Rachel Greenlaw lives on an island in the middle of the Atlantic, with all the allure of tropical palm trees in the summer and spine-tingling storms in the winter. Her debut women’s fiction novel, One Christmas Morning, was published in 2023. The Compass and Blade trilogy is her first YA fiction series.