For seven long years, while she was imprisoned on a debtor’s ship, Amaya Chandra had one plan: to survive. But now, survival is not enough. She has people counting on her; counting on her for protection, for leadership, for vengeance. And after escaping Moray by the skin of her teeth, she’s determined to track down the man who betrayed her and her friends: Boon.
Cayo Mercado has lost everything: his money, his father, his reputation. Everything except his beloved sister. But he’s well on his way to losing her, too, with no way to afford the treatment for her deadly illness. In a foreign empire also being consumed by ash fever, Cayo has no choice but to join Amaya in uncovering the mystery of the counterfeit currency, the fever, and how his father was involved in their creation. But Cayo still hasn’t forgiven Amaya for her earlier deception, and their complicated feelings for each other are getting harder and harder to ignore.
Through glittering galas, dazzling trickery, and thrilling heists, Cayo and Amaya will learn that the corruption in Moray goes far deeper than they know, and in the end the only people they can trust are each other.
Praise for Scavenge the Stars…
“A rags-to-riches story with the promise of revenge… Captivating.”―Kirkus Reviews
“With all the politics, intergenerational conflict, FEELINGS, and knives a girl could ask for, Tara Sim expertly weaves action, plot, and ensemble drama for a thrill ride that will keep you turning pages.”―#1 New York Times best-selling author E. K. Johnston
“Tara Sim weaves a magical tale of revenge, swordfighting, and secrets set in a corrupt city where things aren’t ever what they seem. This book is an attitude, in the best, bloodthirstiest of ways.”―Rin Chupeco, author of The Bone Witch
“Scavenge the Stars is a garrote of a book, and by the time you realize it, it’ll already have you by the throat. Amaya and Cayo’s quests for vengeance and redemption will tear them-and you-apart, even as they uncover the terrible truths that bind them together. Readers who like heroes with tragedy, heroines with knives, and stories with teeth, all I can say is: eat your heart out.”―Margaret Owen, author of The Merciful Crow
