The Map That Led to You (a Novel)

The Map That Led to You (a Novel) - Hardcover

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The Map That Led to You (a Novel) - Hardcover

The Map That Led to You (a Novel) - Hardcover

by Ella McLeod
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by Ella McLeod (Author)

Perfect for fans of One Piece, this is an epic Black queer pirate fantasy that you won't be able to put down!

A long time ago, a witch burst into flames. A pirate and a mermaid fell in love. A map was marked with a glowing X. And a republic was born.

Levi and Vega are the children of the fearsome pirate captain of The Sea Dragon. They have been raised on tales of daring feats and seafaring adventures, but there are stories they haven't been told--stories about witches and mermaids and magical maps. When tragedy strikes, the siblings land on the Pirate Republic, a self-governed island of freedom and adventure. Levi uncovers the secrets of his past as he works with his sister, a sea nymph, the pirates, and witches to protect the island from the conquering Empire. But he must learn to accept himself before he can even begin to help his friends.

In the present day, two girls are given a history assignment: to try and piece together the rise and fall of the famous and corrupt Pirate Republic, which once formed their island home. As Reggie and Maeve's tentative friendship deepens into something more, they realize that a magical world could be on their very doorstep--if only they can find the map.

Published in partnership with GLAAD, this novel is an intoxicatingly rich fantasy that blends high seas, swashbuckling adventure and lyrical poetry.

Booklist Editors' Choice 2025: Books for Youth Award Winner!

Author Biography

Ella McLeod is a writer, poet, and podcaster, who lives in South London with her fiancé and cat. She also co-hosts Comfort Creatures on the Maximum Fun Network. Ella loves Shakespeare, the Harlem Renaissance, mythology, and ramen, and firmly believes in the radical power of dreaming.

Number of Pages: 376
Dimensions: 1.19 x 8.46 x 5.93 IN
Publication Date: September 16, 2025
ISBN9781499817959
Author Ella McLeod
PublisherYellow Jacket
GenreYoung adult
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages376
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults and Adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Young Adult Action & Adventure Young Adult Fiction Young Adult LGBTQ+ Young Adult Romance Young Adults

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