In this action-packed fantasy, thirteen-year-old Violet Moon must rescue her father and save her enchanted underwater world—perfect for fans of The Marvellers and 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.

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

"A breathtaking, magical saga. Readers of all ages will find a place in their hearts for Violet Moon and her ragtag found family in this moving tale that’s as poetic as it is swashbuckling.” -- Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times–bestselling author

"A magical high-seas adventure led by a strong girl with a powerful message of hope." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A propulsive fantasy adventure that entertains while sparking thoughtful discussions about grief, legacy, and revenge." -- Publishers Weekly

"Julian Randall is masterful at creating vivid, magic-filled, fantastical worlds that leap off the page." -- Dominican Writers Association

[H]  Henry Holt & Company  /  September 03, 2024

0.96" H x 8.52" L x 5.8" W (0.76 lbs) 272 pages

For ages 8 to 12