Since long ago, rivalries between two kingdoms has disrupted the balance of life. Ice Kingdom and Water Kingdom. Both stubborn and strong.
Ella Scar, one of the strongest warriors of Ice Kingdom. She's desperate to prove herself although she could easily beat the strongest warriors. Her father is from Water kingdom and her mother is from Ice Kingdom. They both died, leaving Ella to fend for herself. She chose Ice Kingdom in hopes to follow her mother's path. Her eyes are flaming red when she's emotional, which is only one of the things why everyone hates her. Ice citizens' eyes are supposed to be the color of a white grey. You're not a true citizen of a kingdom unless your eye color is identical to others.
Lina Crons, born as the sister of the next princess of Water Kingdom, has a mysterious scar along her hand and holds tremendous power. A power she doesn't know of yet. Her scar, the color of fire and blood, activates when she turns 16. When a tragedy strikes at the palace, Lina is stuck between her heart and her head.
Ella is tired of being beaten down, abused, and accused of. Lina dreams about the deceased Queen of Water Kingdom who tells her about her power and a message. But nothing happens without a reason. And of course, there's the spark.
When they meet, nothing can stop them. Not even a whole army that is after them.
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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