Compass and Blade

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, is published in 2023. This is her first work of YA fiction and the first in the Compass and Blade trilogy.

@rachelgreenlaw_ | www.rachelgreenlaw.com

'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