Daughter of the Pirate King
There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for.
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. In Daughter of the Pirate King, debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a thrilling pirate tale.BUY THE BOOK
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Impressive & Fiery Debut | Review of ‘Daughter of the Pirate King’ (Daughter of the Pirate King #1) (Review originally posted on Cyn's Workshop)
“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.” — Goodreads
Published February 28, 2017, by Feiwel & Friends Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller is her debut YA novel with fierce pirates and an even fiercer red-headed pirate princess with special powers and tons of skill.
It is hard to believe that this is a debut novel because the style of writing and the freshness of the story itself is both strong and unique. There have been several stories about Sirens, and just as many about pirates but a half-siren pirate captain, a girl in charge of her own ship. She is a young girl who plans her own capture at the behest of her father to get a piece of a priceless map. It is fun and quirky, but there’s also a level of darkness to the tale that gives the story a level of the dimension. It is, after all, a pirate tale, and pirates are dark characters. The mixture of comedy and sarcasm in the novel makes the reading quite enjoyable, coupled with the fiery characterization of Alosa and the character dynamics.
It is a fun story but also very straightforward. There is a clear direction for the story but also bits and pieces of intrigue as far as the characters are concerned. There is a piece of dark history to these characters, and it is given to the reader bit by bit. They do not weigh down the story and instead add some dimension to the storytelling at integral points in the story. This also helps to form chemistry between the characters. Their dynamics are vibrant, and the internal narrative is thoughtfully structured in a way that the reader gets to know the character, her history and how that history influences how she works and thinks.
It is not a terribly complicated plot line but it does tell a story, and it does focus hard on bringing these characters to life. It is fun, and Alosa is such a fiery character. There is some tightness to the story however regarding the romantic aspect of the story. There are times when the scene structure losses some fluidity and the sexual tension comes across as forced. It is slightly forgivable because the dynamics between the characters grow into something amusing to read. It is fun to see Alosa play with the minds of the men, but sometimes that can alienate the reader because her tone and attitude are a little standoffish.
Overall though, it is a fun novel full of interesting backstory, interesting characters, and a story full of some clever twists and turns. (★★★★★ | A)
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“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.” — Goodreads
Published February 28, 2017, by Feiwel & Friends Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller is her debut YA novel with fierce pirates and an even fiercer red-headed pirate princess with special powers and tons of skill.
It is hard to believe that this is a debut novel because the style of writing and the freshness of the story itself is both strong and unique. There have been several stories about Sirens, and just as many about pirates but a half-siren pirate captain, a girl in charge of her own ship. She is a young girl who plans her own capture at the behest of her father to get a piece of a priceless map. It is fun and quirky, but there’s also a level of darkness to the tale that gives the story a level of the dimension. It is, after all, a pirate tale, and pirates are dark characters. The mixture of comedy and sarcasm in the novel makes the reading quite enjoyable, coupled with the fiery characterization of Alosa and the character dynamics.
It is a fun story but also very straightforward. There is a clear direction for the story but also bits and pieces of intrigue as far as the characters are concerned. There is a piece of dark history to these characters, and it is given to the reader bit by bit. They do not weigh down the story and instead add some dimension to the storytelling at integral points in the story. This also helps to form chemistry between the characters. Their dynamics are vibrant, and the internal narrative is thoughtfully structured in a way that the reader gets to know the character, her history and how that history influences how she works and thinks.
It is not a terribly complicated plot line but it does tell a story, and it does focus hard on bringing these characters to life. It is fun, and Alosa is such a fiery character. There is some tightness to the story however regarding the romantic aspect of the story. There are times when the scene structure losses some fluidity and the sexual tension comes across as forced. It is slightly forgivable because the dynamics between the characters grow into something amusing to read. It is fun to see Alosa play with the minds of the men, but sometimes that can alienate the reader because her tone and attitude are a little standoffish.
Overall though, it is a fun novel full of interesting backstory, interesting characters, and a story full of some clever twists and turns. (★★★★★ | A)
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I stumbled upon this book and am so happy that I did! It is a typical romantasy story, but with pirates! I already have book 2 requested on Libby.
I received this free digital ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
A Bit Repetitive
Because of the plot and the world in which this book took place, the story took on a bit of a repetitive nature, repeating the same few scenes over and over again with only minor changes. As a result, the book was a bit of a slow read. I was expecting more action and danger for a pirate book and was left a little disappointed.
Predictable
I understand the need to offer foreshadowing for the reader to entice them and make them want to read more and what not, but this was a bit over done in this book. The foreshadowing was obvious, more than hinting at what was going to happen on later in the book. As such, it was a bit disappointing when just that happened later on in the book. That’s not to say all the book was predictable, but some of it was and it made the read less interesting that it could have been.
Overcompensation
Female pirates. This pretty much sums up this book where the MC is a female pirate and her whole thing is ‘I’m better than any male pirate,’ which is executed time and time again. However, at some point, it becomes a little too much. It feels like overcompensation and ends up being just a little too unrealistic, especially with the author’s constant reminders of why the MC the way she is.
Cliff-Hanger
The book doesn’t end in an overly annoying cliff hanger, but it’s a cliff hanger nonetheless. It’s entire purpose is to draw you back into the next book. Unfortunately, that left me feeling less than sanctified with the current ending. I was expecting a bit more resolution than was given, which could have enhanced the story and taken away a bit of the repeated scenes earlier in the book.
A Bit Repetitive
Because of the plot and the world in which this book took place, the story took on a bit of a repetitive nature, repeating the same few scenes over and over again with only minor changes. As a result, the book was a bit of a slow read. I was expecting more action and danger for a pirate book and was left a little disappointed.
Predictable
I understand the need to offer foreshadowing for the reader to entice them and make them want to read more and what not, but this was a bit over done in this book. The foreshadowing was obvious, more than hinting at what was going to happen on later in the book. As such, it was a bit disappointing when just that happened later on in the book. That’s not to say all the book was predictable, but some of it was and it made the read less interesting that it could have been.
Overcompensation
Female pirates. This pretty much sums up this book where the MC is a female pirate and her whole thing is ‘I’m better than any male pirate,’ which is executed time and time again. However, at some point, it becomes a little too much. It feels like overcompensation and ends up being just a little too unrealistic, especially with the author’s constant reminders of why the MC the way she is.
Cliff-Hanger
The book doesn’t end in an overly annoying cliff hanger, but it’s a cliff hanger nonetheless. It’s entire purpose is to draw you back into the next book. Unfortunately, that left me feeling less than sanctified with the current ending. I was expecting a bit more resolution than was given, which could have enhanced the story and taken away a bit of the repeated scenes earlier in the book.
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