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natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A swashbuckling, high seas, fantasy adventure full of ship bound sword-fights, scheming pirates and morally grey characters that you’re almost guaranteed to root for—Tricia Levenseller has quickly proven herself to be the master of action packed fantasies with heavy romance plots and, having loved this soo much, I cannot wait to get my hands on her entire backlist!
Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.
More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.
This was such an fun and enjoyable read! The tone is fairly lighthearted and our protagonist, Alosa was a sassy, sweet talking pirate whose charismatic, loveable rogue persona could definitely give Jack Sparrow a run for his money. She’s an incredibly resourceful character and manages handle any situation with panache and authority—be it from behind the bars of her enemies’ brig or fighting for her life—but her wicked sense of humour was what I loved most!
The only time we really see Alosa deviate from any of her (well thought out) plans is around the utterly charming Riden, and the chemistry that blossoms between them—as well as their cat and mouse game of wits—was thoroughly entertaining.
But Riden (as first mate and brother to rival captain, Draxen) is seemingly torn between his growing attraction to Alosa—who’s secrets he’s been tasked with uncovering—and his loyalty to his cruel brother. It’s an aspect that really adds depth to his character and something I’d love to see explored more in the sequel.
The action was well written and though incredibly fun, isn’t sugar coated in the slightest. We definitely explore some darker themes through Alosa, who’s more than willing to get her hands dirty. Through her, Levenseller expertly conveys the hardships and danger that that pirating entails—especially for women, and as such does contain TWs for violence, murder, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. That being said, it is still a YA fantasy so nothing is ever really too explicit.
Overall, this a fun, thoroughly thrilling high seas fantasy with spectacular twist and mythical aspects that’s perfect for fans of pirates, empowered female protagonists and enemies to lovers/only one bed tropes.
A massive thank you to The Tandem Collective and Pushkin press for the PB copy (and all the other PR goodies, which I loved.)
Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.
More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.
This was such an fun and enjoyable read! The tone is fairly lighthearted and our protagonist, Alosa was a sassy, sweet talking pirate whose charismatic, loveable rogue persona could definitely give Jack Sparrow a run for his money. She’s an incredibly resourceful character and manages handle any situation with panache and authority—be it from behind the bars of her enemies’ brig or fighting for her life—but her wicked sense of humour was what I loved most!
The only time we really see Alosa deviate from any of her (well thought out) plans is around the utterly charming Riden, and the chemistry that blossoms between them—as well as their cat and mouse game of wits—was thoroughly entertaining.
But Riden (as first mate and brother to rival captain, Draxen) is seemingly torn between his growing attraction to Alosa—who’s secrets he’s been tasked with uncovering—and his loyalty to his cruel brother. It’s an aspect that really adds depth to his character and something I’d love to see explored more in the sequel.
The action was well written and though incredibly fun, isn’t sugar coated in the slightest. We definitely explore some darker themes through Alosa, who’s more than willing to get her hands dirty. Through her, Levenseller expertly conveys the hardships and danger that that pirating entails—especially for women, and as such does contain TWs for violence, murder, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. That being said, it is still a YA fantasy so nothing is ever really too explicit.
Overall, this a fun, thoroughly thrilling high seas fantasy with spectacular twist and mythical aspects that’s perfect for fans of pirates, empowered female protagonists and enemies to lovers/only one bed tropes.
A massive thank you to The Tandem Collective and Pushkin press for the PB copy (and all the other PR goodies, which I loved.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Torture
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment
kgracer1's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! So I originally got this book with a friend during a very expensive trip to the bookstore. My friend had read, and very highly recommended, it and I was like “What the heck? I guess I’ll try it.” She even tried to get me to buy the second one at the time, which I didn’t. It is safe to say I am really regretting that decision and that I will never doubt her choice in books again.
Like I said it was a very expensive trip to the bookstore so I had a LOT of books to read and this one was not very high on the list. So at first I picked it up and read about 15 pages and then started reading another book. About a month later I picked this book up again and OH MY GOD I AM IN LOVE.
I don’t know why I ever put this book down to begin with because it had me hooked from the very first page. This book isn’t like others where the author slowly leads you into the story. No, this book is action packed from the start and doesn’t slow down. But even though it’s fast paced it doesn’t make the book feel rushed. This book is very easy to read, but still makes you think and when this book has you it will not let you go. The characters were amazing, the author could make you either really love a character or really hate them, there really wasn’t an in between. I will say, that at some points in this book I almost laughed out loud. The main character Alosa was just so funny when she would give a sarcastic remark or whenever she would escape her cell on the ship. Although the funniest moments were between Alosa and Riden, her love interest. One of my favorite parts was when Riden left her locked in his room and when he came back she had trashed it.
If you are thinking of reading this book, look no further, this is me telling you to go read it. You will thank me later. Now if you will excuse me I am off to order the second book.
Like I said it was a very expensive trip to the bookstore so I had a LOT of books to read and this one was not very high on the list. So at first I picked it up and read about 15 pages and then started reading another book. About a month later I picked this book up again and OH MY GOD I AM IN LOVE.
I don’t know why I ever put this book down to begin with because it had me hooked from the very first page. This book isn’t like others where the author slowly leads you into the story. No, this book is action packed from the start and doesn’t slow down. But even though it’s fast paced it doesn’t make the book feel rushed. This book is very easy to read, but still makes you think and when this book has you it will not let you go. The characters were amazing, the author could make you either really love a character or really hate them, there really wasn’t an in between. I will say, that at some points in this book I almost laughed out loud. The main character Alosa was just so funny when she would give a sarcastic remark or whenever she would escape her cell on the ship. Although the funniest moments were between Alosa and Riden, her love interest. One of my favorite parts was when Riden left her locked in his room and when he came back she had trashed it.
If you are thinking of reading this book, look no further, this is me telling you to go read it. You will thank me later. Now if you will excuse me I am off to order the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Confinement
Moderate: Cursing, Torture, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
regulusisalive's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Sexism, Misogyny, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Blood, Classism, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Gaslighting, and Gore
lucymae0515's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Blood, War, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Minor: Cursing
nirellis's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So much piratey goodness!! And don’t even get me started on the banter!! The convos between Alosa and Riden were chalk full of tension and so fun to read.
Heart eyes for feminist pirates <3
Heart eyes for feminist pirates <3
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
marinasslibrary's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Confinement, Child abuse, Violence, Torture, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Domestic abuse
kassidyreads's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
hapalyn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, and Torture
Minor: Rape and Grief
payton5659's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I enjoyed this book so much! It was quick and easy, I read it in a day and had to get the 2nd book right away! There was an enemies to lovers trope in it which I absolutely loved; this book never lost my attention while I was reading, I was hooked the whole time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Sexual harassment
mollybean's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVED this book. One of my new favorites and this is the book I picked up right after a big reading slump I was in for a good 6 months to a year. The plot is amazing, the characters are so very enjoyable and everything is just a 👩🍳💋
Would recommend to everyone for a perfect fantasy/ romance book!!
Would recommend to everyone for a perfect fantasy/ romance book!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Torture