In this action-packed fantasy, thirteen-year-old Violet Moon must rescue her father and save her enchanted underwater world–perfect for fans ofThe Marvellersand Tristan Strong series.

All Violet Moon has ever wanted is to be a Reaper captain like her father. Born on the Tides of the Lost, a magical world beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Violet has spent her life at her father’s side rescuing souls lost in the water.

But when a rescue mission turns to disaster after the arrival of the dreaded Children of the Shark, weaponized ghost-sharks who steal the souls for themselves, her father is seized and pulled down into the darkness of the Depths. With no choice for Violet but to inherit the captain’s powers and helm the ship as the next in line, it’ll be up to her to save her father–if he even still lives–and stop the Children of the Shark before they devour the world.

“A fantastical, mind-blowing adventure. . . Violet and her friends don’t just smash barriers; they’ll win over your heart, too.” –Mark Oshiro, #1New York Times-bestselling co-author ofThe Sun and the Star

Julian Randallis a Living Queer Black poet from Chicago. His poetry and essays are published inNew York Times Magazine,POETRY,andVibe. He is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize. Julian holds an MFA in Poetry from Ole Miss. His first book,Refuse, won the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award. Julian has previously worked as a youth mentor, teaching writing workshops to children on house arrest. He is the author of the Pilar Ramirez duology,The Chainbreakers, and also a contributor to the #1New York Times-bestsellerBlack Boy Joy

• Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
• Publish Date:September 03, 2024
• Pages:272
• Dimensions:5.38 X 8.25 X 1.0 inches | 1.0 pounds
• Language:English
• Type:Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9781250882028
• BISAC Categories: Action & Adventure – Survival Stories,People & Places – Africa, Fantasy & Magic