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From Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen, comes a romantic fantasy epic like no other in which a fallen noblewoman faces off against her former love—the last great pirate captain—amid a brutal war for the high seas.
"Tempest is a triumph that features all my favorite things: romance, layered characters, a meticulous fantasy world, and of course—pirates." —RACHEL GILLIG
Cat Rose knows what it is to live in two worlds, in two times. Before—as Lady Catrine Rose of the Meridian Empire, chained to a loathsome lord with a dwindling fortune. And after—as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern in the Lyrian Sea, determined to be the master of her own fate.
But tides turn and winds change. The Meridian Empire looms on the horizon, the full weight of her navy falling on the Lyrian, bent on reclaiming the wealthy colonies and crushing the pirate republic once and for all. Ship after ship is captured, save for one, captained by a pirate who continually evades both noose and blade: the legendary Valerian Kane.
With his fearsome ship and uncanny connection to the song of the sea, Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. The only man who threatens the Empire. And the only man Cat has ever loved, blazing in and out of her life like a star.
Desperate for victory, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. In truth, no choice at all.
But Cat Rose is nothing if not a survivor.
A storm is rising on the Lyrian. What will it leave in its wake?
"Tempest is a triumph that features all my favorite things: romance, layered characters, a meticulous fantasy world, and of course—pirates." —RACHEL GILLIG
Cat Rose knows what it is to live in two worlds, in two times. Before—as Lady Catrine Rose of the Meridian Empire, chained to a loathsome lord with a dwindling fortune. And after—as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern in the Lyrian Sea, determined to be the master of her own fate.
But tides turn and winds change. The Meridian Empire looms on the horizon, the full weight of her navy falling on the Lyrian, bent on reclaiming the wealthy colonies and crushing the pirate republic once and for all. Ship after ship is captured, save for one, captained by a pirate who continually evades both noose and blade: the legendary Valerian Kane.
With his fearsome ship and uncanny connection to the song of the sea, Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. The only man who threatens the Empire. And the only man Cat has ever loved, blazing in and out of her life like a star.
Desperate for victory, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. In truth, no choice at all.
But Cat Rose is nothing if not a survivor.
A storm is rising on the Lyrian. What will it leave in its wake?
- "A TRIUMPHANT, EPIC ADVENTURE." -Rebecca Yarros
"SPELLBINGING STAKES, A SUMPTUOUSLY DETAILED WORLD, AND CHARACTERS WHO SHOW NO MERCY IN SEIZING YOUR HEART." -Alexandra Bracken
"TEMPEST WILL SWEEP YOU AWAY." -John Gwynne
"BOLD, IMMERSIVE, CINEMATIC." -Danielle Jensen
"AN EXHILARATING MUST-READ." -Adalyn Grace
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Praise for this book
"Tempest blew all of my high expectations out of the water! This is a true tour de force of everything that makes a book compulsively readable: spellbinding stakes, a sumptuously detailed world, and characters who show no mercy in seizing your heart. Absolutely epic." - Alexandra Bracken
"Her best yet. Sang to me like the sea: a risk-taking time-dancing tale of high adventure. I so enjoyed sailing on the Lyrian sea." - Sarah Rees Brennan
"The high seas are smouldering! Inexorable attraction and the sting of betrayal do battle alongside the forces of colonisation and resistance. This vividly envisioned version of a distant past is filled with haunting echoes of our history, while imbued with its own distinctive magic." - Jacqueline Carey
"Epic, thrilling and outrageously fun. Aveyard is a master at cinematic storytelling and this is the sort of tale that vividly gallops through your mind and sets your heart racing." - Roshani Chokshi
"Victoria Aveyard does it again! Tempest is a triumph that features all my favorite things: romance, layered characters, a meticulous fantasy world, and of course - pirates. Steady your sea legs and prepare for the ultimate adventure!" - Rachel Gillig
"A masterful, nautical tale. Aveyard's adult debut is a cinematic triumph, brimming with adventure, ambition, and the wild pull of the sea. An exhilarating must-read." - Adalyn Grace
"Tempest will sweep you away. It is a swashbuckling, high-seas rollercoaster of a novel, filled with vivid characters that you will come to love or hate. Set within a salt-stained, sun-soaked, sea-drenched world of warring pirates and a power-hungry empire Tempest is a novel that will make you feel. This is essential reading." - John Gwynne
"Tempest was everything I hoped it would be: epic, atmospheric, brutal, and heart wrenchingly romantic. This thrilling story will sweep you off your feet and straight into the wild blue of the Lyrian Sea - I dare you not to enjoy the adventure." - Isabel Ibañez
"Bold, immersive, and cinematic - this is Victoria Aveyard at her finest. Tempest is a masterful blend of high-stakes intrigue, heart-stopping action, and unforgettable characters that will leave readers desperate for more." - Danielle L Jensen
"Beautifully crafted and rich with complex characters, Tempest weaves a sweeping tale that will delight readers searching for their next fantasy epic." - Elise Kova
"Lush, treacherous, and deeply romantic, this is the kind of fantasy that swallows you whole. Aveyard's talent for intricate worldbuilding and complex character relationships is on full display here, and I cherished every second I spent sailing these turquoise seas. Gorgeous and masterful. More, please!" - Marie Lu
"A romantic, swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, Tempest is steeped in atmosphere, drenched in intrigue, and stormy with yearning. I had a blast." - Laura Steven
"Victoria Aveyard's first foray into adult fantasy is a triumphant, epic adventure on the high seas. What an exciting, captivating read to spend your weekend with!" - Rebecca Yarros
"Tempest marks Victoria Aveyard's stunning arrival into adult fantasy with a sweeping tale of danger and desire that is as fierce as the age of piracy itself." - Adrienne Young
"Her best yet. Sang to me like the sea: a risk-taking time-dancing tale of high adventure. I so enjoyed sailing on the Lyrian sea." - Sarah Rees Brennan
"The high seas are smouldering! Inexorable attraction and the sting of betrayal do battle alongside the forces of colonisation and resistance. This vividly envisioned version of a distant past is filled with haunting echoes of our history, while imbued with its own distinctive magic." - Jacqueline Carey
"Epic, thrilling and outrageously fun. Aveyard is a master at cinematic storytelling and this is the sort of tale that vividly gallops through your mind and sets your heart racing." - Roshani Chokshi
"Victoria Aveyard does it again! Tempest is a triumph that features all my favorite things: romance, layered characters, a meticulous fantasy world, and of course - pirates. Steady your sea legs and prepare for the ultimate adventure!" - Rachel Gillig
"A masterful, nautical tale. Aveyard's adult debut is a cinematic triumph, brimming with adventure, ambition, and the wild pull of the sea. An exhilarating must-read." - Adalyn Grace
"Tempest will sweep you away. It is a swashbuckling, high-seas rollercoaster of a novel, filled with vivid characters that you will come to love or hate. Set within a salt-stained, sun-soaked, sea-drenched world of warring pirates and a power-hungry empire Tempest is a novel that will make you feel. This is essential reading." - John Gwynne
"Tempest was everything I hoped it would be: epic, atmospheric, brutal, and heart wrenchingly romantic. This thrilling story will sweep you off your feet and straight into the wild blue of the Lyrian Sea - I dare you not to enjoy the adventure." - Isabel Ibañez
"Bold, immersive, and cinematic - this is Victoria Aveyard at her finest. Tempest is a masterful blend of high-stakes intrigue, heart-stopping action, and unforgettable characters that will leave readers desperate for more." - Danielle L Jensen
"Beautifully crafted and rich with complex characters, Tempest weaves a sweeping tale that will delight readers searching for their next fantasy epic." - Elise Kova
"Lush, treacherous, and deeply romantic, this is the kind of fantasy that swallows you whole. Aveyard's talent for intricate worldbuilding and complex character relationships is on full display here, and I cherished every second I spent sailing these turquoise seas. Gorgeous and masterful. More, please!" - Marie Lu
"A romantic, swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, Tempest is steeped in atmosphere, drenched in intrigue, and stormy with yearning. I had a blast." - Laura Steven
"Victoria Aveyard's first foray into adult fantasy is a triumphant, epic adventure on the high seas. What an exciting, captivating read to spend your weekend with!" - Rebecca Yarros
"Tempest marks Victoria Aveyard's stunning arrival into adult fantasy with a sweeping tale of danger and desire that is as fierce as the age of piracy itself." - Adrienne Young
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