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ALSO BY TRICIA LEVENSELLER Daughter of the Pirate King Daughter of the Siren Queen Warrior of the Wild
PRAISE FOR TRICIA LEVENSELLER “One of my favorite YA books ever. The action! The worldbuilding! The voice! This book kicks so much ass.” —CALE DIETRICH, author of The Love Interest, on Warrior of the Wild “Levenseller presents a fully rounded portrait of a girl whose strength in battle is tempered by her very human anxieties. Rasmira’s quest is thrilling, her emotional journey compelling; this adventure sings.” —BOOKLIST on Warrior of the Wild “This high-octane novel is filled with mythical creatures and showcases a heroine who wants to be a warrior, a woman, and a leader.” —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL on Warrior of the Wild “The real gratification lies in Rasmira’s transformation from broken, betrayed girl to resourceful, confident victor. Her final clash with the god is heart pounding, and her triumph in front of her village and father is satisfyingly righteous.” —THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS on Warrior of the Wild “Levenseller has created a formidable female character who can take care of herself as she makes some hard decisions.” —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL on Daughter of the Pirate King “With a cunning plot, robust writing, and complicated characters, any reader will enjoy being manipulated in Levenseller’s capable hands.” —ANNA BANKS, author of the New York Times bestseller Of Triton, on Daughter of the Pirate King
* “Levenseller makes an impressive debut with this funny, fastpaced, and romance-dashed nautical fantasy, set in an alternate world of pirates, sirens, and myriad islands … This one’s not to be missed.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on Daughter of the Pirate King, starred review “Tricia Levenseller’s vivacious debut novel, the first in a duology, boasts stormy seas, sexy pirates, swordplay and a heroine who conquers all three with aplomb … A rip-roaring high seas escapade with a tinge of fantasy, Daughter of the Pirate King will engage and enthrall its teen audience.” —SHELF AWARENESS on Daughter of the Pirate King “[Levenseller’s] words will pull you in, and there’s no escaping them.” —CHARLIE N. HOLMBERG, author of the Paper Magician Series, on Daughter of the Siren Queen “Fiercer and wittier than ever!” —ELLY BLAKE, New York Times–bestselling author of Frostblood, on Daughter of the Siren Queen “Levenseller comes into her own … penning an argh-worthy blend of pirate derring-do and lively romance.” —BOOKLIST on Daughter of the Siren Queen “The author has yet again captured the adventure, romance, and ruthless ways of the high seas … This fast-moving adventure with strong female characters would be great for those who love a good pirate story, a touch of romance, and action-packed sword fighting.” —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL on Daughter of the Siren Queen
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King; its sequel, Daughter of the Siren Queen; and Warrior of the Wild, is from a small town in Oregon, but now lives next to the Rocky Mountains in Utah with her bossy dog, Rosy. She received her degree in English language and editing, and she is thrilled that she never has to read a textbook again. When she’s not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing volleyball, and watching her favorite TV shows while eating extra-buttered popcorn. You can sign up for email updates here.
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CONTENTS Title Page Copyright Notice Dedication Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14
Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Acknowledgements Also by Tricia Levenseller Praise for Tricia Levenseller About the Author Copyright
Copyright © 2020 by Tricia Levenseller A FEIWEL AND FRIENDS BOOK An imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 fiercereads.com All rights reserved. Feiwel and Friends logo designed by Filomena Tuosto Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Levenseller, Tricia, author. Title: The shadows between us / Tricia Levenseller. Description: First edition.|New York: Feiwel and Friends, 2020.|Summary: Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Stathos, the second daughter of a minor nobleman, makes a plan to seduce, marry, and kill the king, then rule the world, and only love can stop her. Identifiers: LCCN 2019018601|ISBN 9781250189967 (hardcover) Subjects:|CYAC: Fantasy.|Ambition—Fiction.|Kings, queens, rulers, etc.—Fiction.|Love— Fiction. Classification: LCC PZ7.1.L4858 Sh 2020|DDC [Fic]—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019018601 Our eBooks may be purchased in bulk for promotional, educational, or business use. Please contact the Macmillan Corporate and Premium Sales Department at (800) 221-7945 ext. 5442 or by email at [email protected]. First hardcover edition 2020 eBook edition February 2020 eISBN 9781250189974