The Pirate’s Curse: Brigands of the Compass Rose by Toni Runkle & Steve Webb

Fifteen-year-old Bonnie Hartwright, abandoned as an infant, faces an identity crisis that could prove fatal. After a brush with the law, she’s whisked off to a mysterious “reform sailing camp” on the Carolina coast. There, she discovers it’s a covert training ground for descendants of infamous pirates, honing ancient sword and navigation skills to battle an unknown foe. Bonnie’s heart tugs between Wilder, a charming thief, and Reed, the legacy-burdened leader’s grandson. Hidden truths could be her undoing. “The Brigands of the Compass Rose” by Runkle and Webb merges swashbuckling adventure, romance, and dark magic in a young adult saga. Bonnie’s fate hinges on unlocking her lineage’s enigma.

Category: Fantasy – Sword & Sorcery