"Riveting, emotional, and viciously entertaining! Once again, Tricia Levenseller proves why her books always rise to the top of my "must read" list." —C.J. Redwine, New York Times–bestselling author of The Shadow Queen
"This is a pirate lover’s dream. Every page is teeming with swashbuckling adventure and fiery romance, with a heroine as fierce as she is fun. Sorinda and Kearan whisked me through each page with a racing heart." —Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom
“Another action-packed adventure from the Pirate Queen herself! A fun and fantastical romp full of romance, mischief, and, of course, vengeance!” —Adalyn Grace, New York Times–bestselling author of Belladonna
Tricia Levenseller:
With a cunning plot, robust writing, and complicated characters, any reader will enjoy being manipulated in Levenseller's capable hands." —Anna Banks, author of the New York Times Bestseller Of Triton, on Daughter of the Pirate King
"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 on Daughter of the Pirate King, starred review
"True adventure with swashbuckling, sword fighting, and a great problem-solving heroine." —School Library Journal on Daughter of the Pirate King
"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 on Daughter of the Pirate King
"This lady Jack Sparrow is back, and she's fiercer and wittier than ever!" —Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Frostblood on Daughter of the Siren Queen
"Levenseller is just as much a siren as her protagonist—her words will pull you in, and there's no escaping them." —Charlie N. Holmberg, author of The Paper Magician Series on Daughter of the Siren Queen
"The author has yet again captured the adventure, romance, and ruthless ways of the high seas in ... this fast-moving adventure with strong female characters." —School Library Journal on Daughter of the Siren Queen
"My favorite kind of fantasy: dark, mesmerizing, and completely addictive. With a gripping mystery and layered characters, it's a glittering tale of love and the pursuit of power." —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper on The Shadows Between Us
“A decadent and wickedly addictive fantasy.” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series on The Shadows Between Us
2023-09-09
An “assassin among pirates” embarks on a mysterious, thrilling recovery mission.
In this stand-alone companion to the Daughter of the Pirate King duology, Queen Alosa asks 18-year-old dark-brown-skinned Sorinda to lead search efforts for a missing vessel in uncharted waters north of the Seventeen Isles. “I’m not who you send to save people,” reflects the austere assassin to herself in hopes that the request will prove to be a playful ruse. Though the queen’s invitation seems in conflict with her hitwoman duties, Sorinda accepts the risky endeavor and subsequently receives an accompanying crew peppered with familiar faces. Kearan—an excellent sailor tasked by the queen to assist Sorinda—is someone she would prefer to evade despite his desire to forge a reconnection. Once the expedition is underway, the voyage slowly grows into an adventurous rumpus, beginning with eerie disappearances and a gripping sea battle that forces Sorinda and her crew to prepare for whatever or whoever is lurking in the treacherous seas. Themes of vulnerability and self-possession dominate the story as the guarded protagonist—usually cloaked in secrecy—steadily reveals more of herself. Seemingly inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, Levenseller largely captures a similar blend of humor, fantasy, romance, and action. The defining difference here—a focus on women characters—is a fine attribute.
An action-packed story expanding the world of women pirates. (chapter annotated by the author) (Adventure. 13-18)
