Out on 11 February 2027
Synopsis
Return to the high seas in the captivating sequel to the bestselling Latinx-inspired romantasy Capitana, where Ximena Reale is trying to bring down an empire. But with her loyalties torn, she finds herself grappling with the true price of freedom . . . and love.
XIMENA REALE WAS TRAINED TO HUNT PIRATES. NOW SHE SAILS AS ONE.
After claiming the title of Gasparilla and escaping execution at the hands of the Empire, Ximena is hailed as a hero across the Luzan Archipelago. But when the resistance begins to fracture, Ximena must risk everything to save the cause.
Her quest leads her to the northern islands, where forbidden magic still thrives and rebellion simmers beneath the surface. With the help of her sister Marquesa, her loyal crew and Dante de León - the infuriating cazador who may be her greatest enemy or her greatest love - Ximena is drawn into a war that could change the fate of the archipelago forever.
But as loyalties shift and the cost of freedom grows higher than ever, Ximena must decide what kind of pirate she wants to be . . . and how much she's willing to sacrifice to become it.
A must-read for fans of DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING, TO KILL A KINGDOM, TOGETHER WE BURN and COMPASS AND BLADE.
XIMENA REALE WAS TRAINED TO HUNT PIRATES. NOW SHE SAILS AS ONE.
After claiming the title of Gasparilla and escaping execution at the hands of the Empire, Ximena is hailed as a hero across the Luzan Archipelago. But when the resistance begins to fracture, Ximena must risk everything to save the cause.
Her quest leads her to the northern islands, where forbidden magic still thrives and rebellion simmers beneath the surface. With the help of her sister Marquesa, her loyal crew and Dante de León - the infuriating cazador who may be her greatest enemy or her greatest love - Ximena is drawn into a war that could change the fate of the archipelago forever.
But as loyalties shift and the cost of freedom grows higher than ever, Ximena must decide what kind of pirate she wants to be . . . and how much she's willing to sacrifice to become it.
A must-read for fans of DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING, TO KILL A KINGDOM, TOGETHER WE BURN and COMPASS AND BLADE.
Details
11 February 2027
384 pages
9781471418426
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Reviews
“Praise for Capitana: A fantastical, action-packed tale full of swashbuckling, daring and complex characters.”Rachel Greenlaw, author of COMPASS AND BLADE, Rachel Greenlaw, author of COMPASS AND BLADE
“Praise for Capitana: Featuring fabulous characters and spectacular world-building, Capitana is rich, vivid and enthralling from the very first page. A wonderful fantasy which heralds a brilliant new voice in YA fiction - thrillingly good.”Jonathan Stroud, author of LOCKWOOD & CO, Jonathan Stroud, author of LOCKWOOD & CO
“An accessible, imaginative, and liberating read, it's ideal for adventure-seeking 13+ year olds.”The School Reading List, The School Reading List
