A 2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner Finalist for the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Prize in Youth Literature "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 " A rich fantasy that will speak to those fascinated by mythology.
" -- Booklist "Julian Randall is masterful at creating vivid, magic-filled, fantastical worlds that leap off the page." -- Dominican Writers Association "A fresh new fantasy for readers who enjoy feisty, brave protagonists doing what they feel is right with heart and humor." -- School Library Journal ".will likely inspire readers." -- BCCB Praise for Pilar Ramirez "A breathtaking journey through a world teeming with fantasy and history." --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times -bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series "Randall takes history and myth and weaves a tight fantasy that is as funny as it is poignant. This novel is sure to delight and awe ." --Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award Winner * " Magic awaits around every corner in Zafa.
Nonstop action and plenty of heart create a story worth escaping into." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "An undeniable page-turner ." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad br> "Julian Randall is masterful at creating vivid, magic-filled, fantastical worlds that leap off the page." -- Dominican Writers Association "A fresh new fantasy for readers who enjoy feisty, brave protagonists doing what they feel is right with heart and humor." -- School Library Journal ".
will likely inspire readers." -- BCCB Praise for Pilar Ramirez "A breathtaking journey through a world teeming with fantasy and history." --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times -bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series "Randall takes history and myth and weaves a tight fantasy that is as funny as it is poignant. This novel is sure to delight and awe ." --Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award Winner * " Magic awaits around every corner in Zafa. Nonstop action and plenty of heart create a story worth escaping into." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "An undeniable page-turner ." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page.
Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad >." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad br> "Julian Randall is masterful at creating vivid, magic-filled, fantastical worlds that leap off the page." -- Dominican Writers Association "A fresh new fantasy for readers who enjoy feisty, brave protagonists doing what they feel is right with heart and humor.
" -- School Library Journal ".will likely inspire readers." -- BCCB Praise for Pilar Ramirez "A breathtaking journey through a world teeming with fantasy and history." --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times -bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series "Randall takes history and myth and weaves a tight fantasy that is as funny as it is poignant. This novel is sure to delight and awe ." --Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award Winner * " Magic awaits around every corner in Zafa. Nonstop action and plenty of heart create a story worth escaping into." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "An undeniable page-turner .
" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad br> "Julian Randall is masterful at creating vivid, magic-filled, fantastical worlds that leap off the page." -- Dominican Writers Association "A fresh new fantasy for readers who enjoy feisty, brave protagonists doing what they feel is right with heart and humor." -- School Library Journal ".will likely inspire readers." -- BCCB Praise for Pilar Ramirez "A breathtaking journey through a world teeming with fantasy and history.
" --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times -bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series "Randall takes history and myth and weaves a tight fantasy that is as funny as it is poignant. This novel is sure to delight and awe ." --Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award Winner * " Magic awaits around every corner in Zafa. Nonstop action and plenty of heart create a story worth escaping into." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "An undeniable page-turner ." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A.
Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad >." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad >." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A.
Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad br> "Julian Randall is masterful at creating vivid, magic-filled, fantastical worlds that leap off the page." -- Dominican Writers Association "A fresh new fantasy for readers who enjoy feisty, brave protagonists doing what they feel is right with heart and humor." -- School Library Journal ".will likely inspire readers." -- BCCB Praise for Pilar Ramirez "A breathtaking journey through a world teeming with fantasy and history." --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times -bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series "Randall takes history and myth and weaves a tight fantasy that is as funny as it is poignant. This novel is sure to delight and awe ." --Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award Winner * " Magic awaits around every corner in Zafa.
Nonstop action and plenty of heart create a story worth escaping into." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "An undeniable page-turner ." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad >." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now .
" --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad Acevedo, National Book Award Winner * " Magic awaits around every corner in Zafa. Nonstop action and plenty of heart create a story worth escaping into." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "An undeniable page-turner ." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad >.
" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Incredible voice that jumps right off the page. Pilar is the hilarious hero we need right now ." --Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times -bestselling author of Ghost Squad.