Karissa E. (ophelia99) reviewed on 1/28/2017 + 2527 more book reviews

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I got this book from NetGalley to review. I ended up enjoying this book a lot more than I thought I was going to. It's a fun read that's action packed and full of witty banter. I am usually not a huge fan of "pirate" books, but this one was engaging and had a great blend of action, adventure, mystery, and romance.

This book was just a ton of fun to read. Alosa is such a witty and snappy heroine that is super confident and has the skills to match the bluster. I enjoyed reading about her a ton.

The storyline is a mix of predictable and unpredictable elements. I loved the whole storyline about Alosa trying to steal a map to find a secret island of treasure. At first this seems straightforward, but as the story continues there are a lot of twists and turns and betrayals.

The romance between Alosa and the first mate on the enemy ship is a bit predictable; but it is also ends up being complicated and sweet. The witty dialogue throughout is what really makes this book shine; it's just so much fun!

The story is fast-paced and full of action and adventure. The writing flows nicely and is easy to read. This was one of those books that I had a very hard time putting down; I just really needed to know how things wrapped up!

This is the first book in a series so....while the book stops at a good spot not everything is wrapped up neatly.

Overall this was an awesome book that totally surprised me with how much I loved it. I always love books that have a good balance between world-building, mystery, action, adventure, and romance. This book is perfectly balanced and well written; there is also a lot of humor which makes it super fun to read! I will definitely continue on with the series. I would recommend to YA fantasy fans who enjoy action and adventure with their romance.

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