The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl

By Emily Riesbeck, NJ Barna (illustrator),

Book cover of The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl

Book description

Our Flag Means Death gets a magical, sapphic twist in this swashbuckling young adult graphic novel adventure full of high-stakes adventure, fantastical creatures, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of In Deeper Waters and The Prince and the Dressmaker.

“I want to be beautiful. I want to be…

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book has all the things I love about a swashbuckling fantasy–found family, romance, and magic. The art is gorgeous, the characters are loveable, and the world is bustling with excitement and danger at every turn.

I loved the One Piece vibes, and it’s so wonderful to see queerness just be there. I could not stop turning the pages. 

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