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‘Daughter of the Pirate King’ by Tricia Levenseller

10 Jul 2022

Synopsis Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map – the key to a legendary treasure trove – 17-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.  About the book A young adult adventure series debut set in an alternate world of myriad islands and deadly seas where pirates rule the surface and sirens lurk in the depths below, ‘Daughter of the Pirate King’ tells the story of Alosa, a 17-year-old pirate who’s captaining a mission to retrieve an ancient treasure map under orders from her father, the king of pirates. The story is quite a slow burn. Alosa spends most of her days, throughout the book, as the prize captive of a rival ship, occasionally attempting some half-hearted escapes and entertaining herself by driving her guards and captors insane. On the other hand, her nights are a race against time spent searching the enemy vessel for part of an ancient map as ordered by her father – before her time runs out and her father arrives. Tricia Levenseller is not afraid to have her main character make mistakes and though the plot is a bit predictable at times, it is not lacking in plot twists and shocking revelations. In ‘Daughter of the Pirate King’, the reader won’t find intricate world-building to mesmerise or profound pearls of wisdom that makes one ponder on the great enigma of life. However, Levenseller works her own spellcraft and the reader sets sail and dives into treasure hunts. They’re enchanted by sirens and bow before Alosa’s cunning ways. Through many twists and turns, Levenseller introduces her readers to a host of widely diverse characters – the vile, the cunning, the superstitious, the kindhearted, the broken, the healing, and the lost. The main character Alosa is a heroine one cannot help but love. She is confident and stubborn, and her inner monologues are hilarious. While she can be cruel and vengeful, she also cares deeply for her own. Hardened by her father’s unforgiving tutelage, she dances along the thin line between courage and recklessness. She has pride in her skill and her crew. She is not unwilling to admit to her faults. The relationship between Alosa and her father is intriguing and layered. It is made clear that her father is ruthless and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Alosa clearly loves him, especially since he is the only family she has, but the pirate king’s feelings seem to be more complex than simple love for a daughter. He needs Alosa for her abilities. Although he seems to care about her to a certain extent, it’s hard to say if he genuinely loves his daughter or not. It’s made clear that their relationship will be further explored in the next book. All in all, Alosa is a flawed heroine who lives her life to the fullest. When it comes to wits and pure vicious ruthlessness, Alosa could definitely give Celaena Sardothien a run for her money. Reviews and ratings “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. This book is 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. It’s 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PHOTOS © PINTEREST, THESELYRICSANDLINES, AMAZON


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