Savage Bred - (The Royal Rose Chronicles) by Victoria McCombs

About the Book

It's dangerous to be a pirate.

The seas have become more threatening than ever, with enemies closing in on all sides. War isn't just brewing--it's here, knocking on their doorsteps, threatening to devour them all. And just as she was warned, Emme might have been the one to create the chaos.

In her desperate attempt to keep the fight away, Emme hatches a plan that involves trapping the only one who can put an end to the battles. But as plans go awry, she discovers she's not the only one scheming. Eventually she'll have to accept that she's no longer playing a role: She's a pirate now. A pirate who will do what it takes to save her crew, even if it means oathbinding herself one final time.

Book Synopsis

It's dangerous to be a pirate.

The seas have become more threatening than ever, with enemies closing in on all sides. War isn't just brewing--it's here, knocking on their doorsteps, threatening to devour them all. And just as she was warned, Emme might have been the one to create the chaos.

In her desperate attempt to keep the fight away, Emme hatches a plan that involves trapping the only one who can put an end to the battles. But as plans go awry, she discovers she's not the only one scheming. Eventually she'll have to accept that she's no longer playing a role: She's a pirate now. A pirate who will do what it takes to save her crew, even if it means oathbinding herself one final time.

Review Quotes

"McCombs masterfully navigates themes of reconciliation, redemption, selfishness, and self-sacrifice that sweep characters to their destinations. Savage Bred brings this trilogy to a satisfying close."
-- "Lorehaven"

"This continuing story, which takes place on a stage of oceanic proportions, is thrilling..."
-- "Foreword Reviews"

About the Author

Victoria McCombs is the author of The Storyteller's Series from Parliament House Press and The Royal Rose Chronicles. She writes young adult fantasy and adores stories about treacherous pirates and traitorous princes. Her favorite things include peppermint hot chocolate, peanut butter ice cream, game nights with family, and Jesus. She has her mom to thank for allowing so many medieval weapons inside the house as she was growing up, which curated her love for that time period. She is a mom of three little boys and a wife to the handsomest accountant there is. Together they live in Omaha, Nebraska.