Dragonfruit

Makiia Lucier grew up on the Pacific Island of Guam and holds degress in journalism and library studies from the University of Oregon and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. She is the author of A Death-Struck Year, Isle of Blood and Stone, Song of the Abyss, Year of the Reaper, and Dragonfruit, which received an APALA Honor.makiialucier.comTwitter: @makiialucier

"A deeply satisfying standalone readers will race through and a rare Pacific Island–inspired fantasy that ­belongs in all YA collections." — School Library Journal (starred review)"Abundant with hope and second chances, this magical adventure stole me away with its pirates and seadragons, wishes and sea gods, villainy and homecomings. A winsome new take on how we should be careful what we wish for." — Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles"Rich in worldbuilding, this gripping, warm-hearted fantasy is so vividly rendered you can almost feel the salt spray of the Nominomi Sea and hear the calls of sea dragons echoing through the pages. The lore is wonderfully unique and Hanalei and Sam are characters I couldn't help rooting for. A true delight." — Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries"Richly textured worldbuilding dazzles from start to finish, taking inspiration from Pacific Island mythology and riffing on well-loved elements from the YA fantasy canon." — Publishers Weekly"This refreshing magical adventure combines compassionate characters, a vivid tropical setting with unique magic (including fiercely lovable sentient animal tattoos), and a high-stakes story that switches easily between land and sea. Enchanting." — Booklist"Full of adventure and fascinating lore, the world of Makiia Lucier's marvelous Dragonfruit is one I would have loved to linger in were I not so feverishly turning the pages. One of the rare books that had me at the first chapter. I LOVE THESE SEADRAGONS!"   — Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series"A mesmerizing, captivating Pacific Islands–inspired fantasy."  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)