A review by ashhowland
Crossbones by Kimberly Vale

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.