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edensreading's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Gun violence, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Body horror, Kidnapping, Blood, and Death
Minor: Rape
adancewithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
2.0
Thank you to Pushkin Press and Netgalley for the review copy in exchange for an honest review. This does not change my opinion in anyway.
I had high expectations of Daughter of the Pirate King. I've always loved pirates and I do love Pirates of the Carribean. However this book did not live up to it.
Alossa lets herself get kidnapped by this pirate crew to retrieve a map. But she finds a little more than she bargained for in her captor Riden.
And if that doesn't sound like a recipe for a romance I don't know what does. A lot of my problem with this book is regarding the romance. Not only are they violent towards one another, Riden lets his brother take her to hurt and rape her. I don't know how that is suppose to make a good basis for a relationship.
A lot of the moments in the first three quarter are the book are also there to serve for the romance. Riden taking a prisoner in his room is just bloody stupid. Letting a prisoner walk around your ship for multiple nights to see what she is up to is even worse. I'm sorry but in that regard these were a bunch of stupid vanilla pirates. Everything is worked around to fit for the romance and making Alossa seem super great. It is obnoxious in every way.
Lets not talk about the world building because there isn't much there.
I had high expectations of Daughter of the Pirate King. I've always loved pirates and I do love Pirates of the Carribean. However this book did not live up to it.
Alossa lets herself get kidnapped by this pirate crew to retrieve a map. But she finds a little more than she bargained for in her captor Riden.
And if that doesn't sound like a recipe for a romance I don't know what does. A lot of my problem with this book is regarding the romance. Not only are they violent towards one another, Riden lets his brother take her to hurt and rape her. I don't know how that is suppose to make a good basis for a relationship.
A lot of the moments in the first three quarter are the book are also there to serve for the romance. Riden taking a prisoner in his room is just bloody stupid. Letting a prisoner walk around your ship for multiple nights to see what she is up to is even worse. I'm sorry but in that regard these were a bunch of stupid vanilla pirates. Everything is worked around to fit for the romance and making Alossa seem super great. It is obnoxious in every way.
Lets not talk about the world building because there isn't much there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Attempted Rapesamone2's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment
laribob's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Torture, Sexism, Death, Sexual harassment, Murder, Violence, and Blood
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
koistyfishy's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
This book was full of tropes but I ate them up…
- The beautiful maiden who is so gentle but can kill you if she wants with little effort.
- The almost instalove
- Enemies to lovers
Overall I read it in one sitting, and enjoyed it that I am going to pick up the next book almost immediately.
The one thing that bothered me was the supernatural element was not mentioned at all and then boom that’s all the book is about… I think it could have been a more gradual introduction than dump it in a sentence and then we just know what’s going on…
The romance was meh….. cute but felt instalovey which is weird when enemies to lovers should be gradual…
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
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
leaxx's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault