Daughter of the Pirate King

A 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to get captured by enemy pirates in this thrilling high seas tale.

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 gripping tale on the high seas.

And don't miss the sequel, Daughter of the Siren Queen!

Praise for Daughter of the Pirate King:

"Readers should rejoice, because we now have a lady Jack Sparrow on our hands! Daughter of the Pirate King kidnapped my interest from the first chapter and never let it go! It's a superior debut with a deeply entangled romance, a fearsome heroine not to be trifled with, a clever hero that you seriously want to trifle with, and a plot twist that makes a rollercoaster seem stable. With a cunning plot, robust writing, and complicated characters, any reader will enjoy being manipulated in Levenseller's capable hands. Definitely for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, fierce heroines, slow-burning romances, and adventures that can turn sour in the space of a gasp. Not for fans of complacent heroines, soothing plots, or those who don't speak sarcasm." —Anna Banks, author of the New York Times Bestseller Of Triton

"Levenseller has created a formidable female character who can take care of herself as she makes some hard decisions. Hand to skilled readers seeking true adventure with swashbuckling, sword fighting, and a great problem-solving heroine." —School Library Journal

"Levenseller makes an impressive debut with this funny, fast-paced, and romance-dashed nautical fantasy, set in an alternate world of pirates, sirens, and myriad islands....This one’s not to be missed." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Tricia Levenseller's vivacious debut novel, the first in a duology, boasts stormy seas, sexy pirates, swordplay and a heroine who conquers all three with aplomb.... A rip-roaring high seas escapade with a tinge of fantasy, Daughter of the Pirate King will engage and enthrall its teen audience." —Shelf Awareness

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Published Jan 2, 2018

320 pages

Average rating: 7.53

159 RATINGS

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Readers say *Daughter of the Pirate King* offers a quick, fun YA read with a sassy, badass female lead and entertaining banter, especially appealing t...

faetedfantasy
Aug 18, 2024
8/10 stars

This was an enjoyable quick read! It didn’t suck me in like I wanted it to, but besides the end I didn’t have to force myself to get through it! All and all a nice read!
Jovanna Abdou
Dec 19, 2025
8/10 stars
Closer to a 3.75 and geared towards younger YA but I'll give it a 4 because it satisfied a little pirate itch I missed out on from not getting into POTC. Alosa is a very easy FL to root for.
Josie the book goblin
Aug 22, 2025
6/10 stars
This was a very fun pirate adventure. Alosa is a badass female and I am here for her sass and ass kicking. Riden is such a golden retriever I can't even. This book had me enjoying it so much. It's quick, action packed, bantering and humorous. A little spoiler but riden being shot and his commentary might have been one of the funniest moments ever.
AnnaStone
May 21, 2025
8/10 stars
The book was very easy to follow and it was the perfect endurable tension. I like my books dramatic, but there is no need to over do it and this one did not disappoint.
katietopp
Jan 01, 2025
8/10 stars
This is an easy read. But the characters are incredibly lovable. I will definitely read the next.

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