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vampiricvixe87's review
3.0
If goodreads did half stars I think my rating would be closer to 2.5 stars.
The story as a whole was good but for me the characters fell a bit flat. The writing style was off in ways that really screamed wattpad to me. I wanted to love this story, I wanted to fall in love with this book as I have so many others but unfortunately it just didn't happen. Maybe the sequel will change my mind but as of now I'm on the fence about purchasing it.
Again though, the story has good bones and the idea behind it was good. I need to bond and feel the characters for a story to be great for me and this just wasn't it.
Please keep writing though, follow your dream. Who knows what could come next.
The story as a whole was good but for me the characters fell a bit flat. The writing style was off in ways that really screamed wattpad to me. I wanted to love this story, I wanted to fall in love with this book as I have so many others but unfortunately it just didn't happen. Maybe the sequel will change my mind but as of now I'm on the fence about purchasing it.
Again though, the story has good bones and the idea behind it was good. I need to bond and feel the characters for a story to be great for me and this just wasn't it.
Please keep writing though, follow your dream. Who knows what could come next.
zanjabeel_z's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
I blindly requested this book and I must admit I'm amazed. With a unique and fully developed world, a heart warming found family trope and deadly pirates, this is an underrated book you for sure do not want to miss. One thing I've realized is that we need more books with competitions and trials because I loved the stakes, consequences and the things peoole would do because of greed that this book offered. The characters had depth and were complex and I could easily understand why certain characters did certain things but of course that does not excuse their crimes at all. This was a very fun, light and fast-paced story that I enjoyed more than I'd like to admit. All in all, I would definitely recommend this to people who love friendships more than love stories like me.
4 stars!
I blindly requested this book and I must admit I'm amazed. With a unique and fully developed world, a heart warming found family trope and deadly pirates, this is an underrated book you for sure do not want to miss. One thing I've realized is that we need more books with competitions and trials because I loved the stakes, consequences and the things peoole would do because of greed that this book offered. The characters had depth and were complex and I could easily understand why certain characters did certain things but of course that does not excuse their crimes at all. This was a very fun, light and fast-paced story that I enjoyed more than I'd like to admit. All in all, I would definitely recommend this to people who love friendships more than love stories like me.
4 stars!
tortorreads's review
5.0
Rating: 5/5
When I got approved to read Dark Tides on Netgalley I was so excited, then I noticed that it was book 2 of a trilogy. I hurried up and got book 1 on my kindle so I knew the story, and I am even more excited to Read book 2 after reading the first one.
If you love pirates, adventure, friendships, fantasy, and YA books then you really should think about reading this trilogy.
This book has three different POVs, Csilla, Kane and Lorelei. I thought at first, I would not like this book because I have had bad experiences with multiple POV but the way the author wrote this book it was not a challenge to understand what was going on or who was saying what. The plot of the book was well done but it was more of a character driven plot rather than it plot driven, but you see the plot forming right in front of your eyes while reading it. The pace was done very well, not too fast, or slow at the wrong times but keeps you wanting more and more of the book until you hit the end and say “Ah, I have to wait for the next book” The characters were easily relatable, easy to love and I was rooting for all of them to be winners. However, I did have my favorites. I loved Kane, for me he is that big bear who is all scary on the outside but deep down inside just would like to find someone to think of them other than that way.
The worldbuilding was done beautifully, I was able to picture everywhere she was talking about, but that is because she did an amazing job with those small and large details throughout the book.
Now that I have finished this book I am off to start book 2!
When I got approved to read Dark Tides on Netgalley I was so excited, then I noticed that it was book 2 of a trilogy. I hurried up and got book 1 on my kindle so I knew the story, and I am even more excited to Read book 2 after reading the first one.
If you love pirates, adventure, friendships, fantasy, and YA books then you really should think about reading this trilogy.
This book has three different POVs, Csilla, Kane and Lorelei. I thought at first, I would not like this book because I have had bad experiences with multiple POV but the way the author wrote this book it was not a challenge to understand what was going on or who was saying what. The plot of the book was well done but it was more of a character driven plot rather than it plot driven, but you see the plot forming right in front of your eyes while reading it. The pace was done very well, not too fast, or slow at the wrong times but keeps you wanting more and more of the book until you hit the end and say “Ah, I have to wait for the next book” The characters were easily relatable, easy to love and I was rooting for all of them to be winners. However, I did have my favorites. I loved Kane, for me he is that big bear who is all scary on the outside but deep down inside just would like to find someone to think of them other than that way.
The worldbuilding was done beautifully, I was able to picture everywhere she was talking about, but that is because she did an amazing job with those small and large details throughout the book.
Now that I have finished this book I am off to start book 2!
beccainabook's review
5.0
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Wattpad Books, and the author for this book in exchange for an honest review! If you are looking for your next pirate read, this is the book for YOU!
Wow, this book was such a great and refreshing read to start off my month of spooky reads. Although this read wasn’t spooky, it contained interesting magic and it was the adventure that I’ve been waiting for! This book started off with such a shocking bang that it hooked me by the very first page. It gave me all the loveable and amazing Pirates of the Caribbean vibes from that shocking beginning, but it still went into a very unique direction that stunned meeeeee. Ugh it was so good and I wish I could read it for the first time again!
The plot was told through multiple perspectives and it told a story of the different pirate captains seeking the same thing.... The Bone Crown. This adventure was cutthroat, jaw dropping, and had me on the edge of my seat the entire read. There was tension between characters, hilarious banter, and just enough romance to keep me entertained and content. The plot also had an air of mystery with the history of this pirate world and some of the characters’ roles in it that kept this plot extremely addicting.
There were so many storylines going on and although I wish the author had stuck to one couple for this first book, I enjoyed all the characters so much! The story switched perspectives between the characters of Csilla Abado, Kane Blackwater, and Lorelei Penny, but I wish the author had also included Flynn’s point of view as well to round out all the others. It just seemed weird that we got Kane’s point of view and not Flynn’s.... I really enjoyed each characters’ story, but I wish we had received more background before the adventure took off. It seemed like the author tried to cram a LOT of information into so much action and character development as well. It was A LOT, but it wasn’t enough to gain the whole story.
Did I mention the characters were awesome because I have to again, especially the badass females of this pirate universe!
Csilla is such a conundrum because she is going through a struggle with loyalty and the urge to be the most badass captain she can be. However, she had such a depth to her character that was truly amazing to read. I also really enjoyed Lorelei because she had such a rocky start, but she came out swinging!
The ending was definitely a shock (not a cliffhanger though so don’t be scared!) and I can’t wait for the next one!
Wow, this book was such a great and refreshing read to start off my month of spooky reads. Although this read wasn’t spooky, it contained interesting magic and it was the adventure that I’ve been waiting for! This book started off with such a shocking bang that it hooked me by the very first page. It gave me all the loveable and amazing Pirates of the Caribbean vibes from that shocking beginning, but it still went into a very unique direction that stunned meeeeee. Ugh it was so good and I wish I could read it for the first time again!
The plot was told through multiple perspectives and it told a story of the different pirate captains seeking the same thing.... The Bone Crown. This adventure was cutthroat, jaw dropping, and had me on the edge of my seat the entire read. There was tension between characters, hilarious banter, and just enough romance to keep me entertained and content. The plot also had an air of mystery with the history of this pirate world and some of the characters’ roles in it that kept this plot extremely addicting.
There were so many storylines going on and although I wish the author had stuck to one couple for this first book, I enjoyed all the characters so much! The story switched perspectives between the characters of Csilla Abado, Kane Blackwater, and Lorelei Penny, but I wish the author had also included Flynn’s point of view as well to round out all the others. It just seemed weird that we got Kane’s point of view and not Flynn’s.... I really enjoyed each characters’ story, but I wish we had received more background before the adventure took off. It seemed like the author tried to cram a LOT of information into so much action and character development as well. It was A LOT, but it wasn’t enough to gain the whole story.
Did I mention the characters were awesome because I have to again, especially the badass females of this pirate universe!
Csilla is such a conundrum because she is going through a struggle with loyalty and the urge to be the most badass captain she can be. However, she had such a depth to her character that was truly amazing to read. I also really enjoyed Lorelei because she had such a rocky start, but she came out swinging!
The ending was definitely a shock (not a cliffhanger though so don’t be scared!) and I can’t wait for the next one!
tnt63's review
5.0
I absolutely enjoyed this book! It has 3 povs throughout but it flows so smoothly and the depth to each character is so nice. I really felt the emotions of them while reading and I really hope there's a second book. The adventures throughout the book are great and the pace of the book was nice too! Definitely a must read!Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.
ashhowland's review
3.0
A whimsical adventure on the high seas where ambitious young pirate captains strive to prove themselves to their crews, each other, and themselves as they vie for the pirate throne. If you're a fan of political machinations, ship-to-ship battles, flourishing romance, and a Survivor-esque competition on a dangerous island, look no further.
I would have liked more depth and development to the characters and plot; they felt partially formed and superficial, especially the romances and conflicts.
Full disclosure: I won an ARC from the author on Instagram.
I would have liked more depth and development to the characters and plot; they felt partially formed and superficial, especially the romances and conflicts.
Full disclosure: I won an ARC from the author on Instagram.
kylielovesbooks's review
4.0
Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really fun pirate adventure. It starts out with a bang with main character Csilla about to be hanged because she's a pirate. She obviously gets saved (otherwise she wouldn't be a main character) and it really takes off from there. We have 3 POVs. Csilla, captain of her ship, Kane, captain of his ship and Loreli, just a girl from a port city...or is she?
I really liked having these 3 POVs. I feel they were all necessary to tell the whole story and I looked forward to each of their parts. Csilla was kind of unsure of herself as everyone thought the ship would go to her older sister Rhoda when their grandmother passed away. She wanted to keep her crew together and loyal to her even though she wasn't the obvious pick for captian. Kane was kind of the broody, tall, dark and handsome, mysterious character with a dark past but trying to be someone different. Loreli always wanted to leave her town, but couldn't because her mother was "crazy" and talked to invisible voices. I think Loreli was my favorite character.
When the pirate king dies without any heirs, the captains of each ship compete in these trials to determine which one will be the next pirate king (or queen, but there has never been a queen). The trials start around the halfway point in the book. The lead up to the trials really sets the groundwork of which characters really want the crown, which may want to work with others, who to stay away from. It gives them all a good background. The trials themselves are fun and brutal (which sounds like a strange combination). They aren't really "trials" so much as a treasure hunt to find the 4 pieces of the key that will open the chest containing the crown.
There were twists and turns and gods and goddesses. Funny characters, scary characters. Everything that makes for a good pirate story, so if you are into pirates, definitely check this one out!
This was a really fun pirate adventure. It starts out with a bang with main character Csilla about to be hanged because she's a pirate. She obviously gets saved (otherwise she wouldn't be a main character) and it really takes off from there. We have 3 POVs. Csilla, captain of her ship, Kane, captain of his ship and Loreli, just a girl from a port city...or is she?
I really liked having these 3 POVs. I feel they were all necessary to tell the whole story and I looked forward to each of their parts. Csilla was kind of unsure of herself as everyone thought the ship would go to her older sister Rhoda when their grandmother passed away. She wanted to keep her crew together and loyal to her even though she wasn't the obvious pick for captian. Kane was kind of the broody, tall, dark and handsome, mysterious character with a dark past but trying to be someone different. Loreli always wanted to leave her town, but couldn't because her mother was "crazy" and talked to invisible voices. I think Loreli was my favorite character.
When the pirate king dies without any heirs, the captains of each ship compete in these trials to determine which one will be the next pirate king (or queen, but there has never been a queen). The trials start around the halfway point in the book. The lead up to the trials really sets the groundwork of which characters really want the crown, which may want to work with others, who to stay away from. It gives them all a good background. The trials themselves are fun and brutal (which sounds like a strange combination). They aren't really "trials" so much as a treasure hunt to find the 4 pieces of the key that will open the chest containing the crown.
There were twists and turns and gods and goddesses. Funny characters, scary characters. Everything that makes for a good pirate story, so if you are into pirates, definitely check this one out!
book_gremlin_caitlyn's review
4.0
What a wonderful story! I loved the way they portrayed the characters and the pirate world! Can’t wait for the second book!