I generously received an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't realize this was book two when I started reading so there were some elements I was a bit confused about though that was through no one's fault but my own. This book has everything I love in stories that involve Ireland. There was adventure, mystery, some paranormal, Gaelic, Irish clans and love.
Maeve O'Malley is a woman in her early 20s who soon learns she's part of an ancient one powerful clan and is related to the pirate Queen Grace O'Malley aka Grainne Ni Mhaille who was betrayed and her lover was slain back in the 1500s. Maeve is trying to do everything she can to give peace to her ancestor and set things to right
She's on a quest that will soon reveal a lot of surprises, heartache, confusion and a lot of thinking on her feet. With her best friend and her lover Paul at her side, she will be able to confront just about anything.
There's a storm coming that will throw some of what she knows completely out of balance and an enemy is waiting to pounce on the unexpected Maeve. She will need to have faith in herself, pay attention to the clues and rely on an unexpected ally to weather the storm and come out alive.

This book was such a pleasure to read and I'm so looking forward to other books in this series!

Cursed by haunting visions of Ireland’s notorious pirate queen, nineteen-year-old Maeve O’Malley returns to Ireland with medieval relics that hold the power to restore peace to her lost clan. Maeve must race to prove her clan’s rights to the land and its treasures before an ancient pact soon expires. If only she knew who to trust with the centuries-old secrets before time-honored Brehon Law hands everything over to her enemy. Murderous rival clans and warrior chieftain’s challenge Maeve while her unforgettable, charming ex, Rory, now chieftain to his own clan, continues to complicate her mission and her reunion with her passionate, destiny-bound protector, Paul. Finding the elusive final resting place of the pirate queen is critical if Maeve is to accomplish her quest of returning balance to her clan, before it's too late. Will she have what it takes to be a true warrior?
This was a pretty good book. I was a little lost in the beginning but it didn’t deter from the book. I wasn’t aware at the time that there was a first book, which would’ve helped with the confusion in the beginning and made this 4 star review a 5 star review. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend.
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I was drawn to this book because of its Irish mythology and history charm. It was quite a good read and I enjoyed it. At first I didn't realise it was second in the series and it was quite obvious in the beginning that it's not first or a standalone so if you want to actually understand the beginning and Maeve's motivation, you have to read the first book first (obviously).

'Inish Clare' is a generally enjoyable read, with a promising plot ensuring the reader's interest is kept to the end. The mixture of old and new, myth and realism is a definite incentive to read the novel, which is the second in the series about the infamous pirate queen, Grainne Ni Mhaille (Grace O'Malley), with her story melding with her descendant in the present day, Maeve O'Malley. Her task is to unravel this mystery surrounding her famous ancestor and lay her spirit to rest, but there are no end of people and situations being sent to stop her in her tracks, something that proves endlessly irksome to Maeve.
The characterisation is good for the most part and it is not hard to engage with the characters, though the writing style is repetitive at times, getting in the way of an otherwise engaging read, particularly where unnecessary details or events are told and then re-told. The pace definitely speeds up further into the text, which is more effective and keeps the reader wanting to reach the denouement of the narrative, with the ending providing a way forward for future episodes of the story.

She is a clan cheftain and she is only 19. She can see ghost but she is scared of rotten teeth and seeing her boyfriend with another woman. Did I say she was only 19? She is. The main character in Pirate Queen series by Jennifer Rose McMahon is all that and more. Add to the picture emerald greens and ancient castles of Ireland, two competing dashing men, mix in some supernatural stuff and you got an idea…

The idea being… I should have read the first book before this one. I got confused a bit reading Inish Clare as I did not know the backstory. So I decided to concentrate on the things I do know and like: love story and ‘ability seeing ghosts’.

The fight for Ireland. The fight to right the ancient wrong. The fight to stay true to one’s feelings. It is all there and more. And it is all written through the eyes of a teenage girl (no gross stuff ever).

I loved the story so much, I’ve read it over a couple of train trips to work. Would I read more? May be as I want to see how the story unfolds.

The author did a great job, IMHO, describing all the apparitions, their comings and goings. All the pirates, warriors and assassins seemed as real as they can be (in the supernatural crossing over into our 3d world). The pictures of surroundings were amazing to the point that I’ve started ‘missin’ Ireland even though I’ve never been.

What can I say? I am a fan.

Have a read… and may be, just may be start from the book one.

Five stars

I really liked this. I got an ARC not knowing it was actually the second in a series and it I liked it so much right from the beginning that I got a hold of the first one before continuing on with this one. I'm really glad that I did because my enjoyment of Inish Clare would've been diminished without knowing what happened in the first book.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Inish Clare is the second book in The Pirate Queen series that features elements of historical fiction, fantasy, a ghost story, and romance. I didn't read the first book in the series and did find myself being a little lost at times because of that. The book follows from the events of the last book. I was drawn to this book because of the historical context which i found the author covered fairly well. However, I felt it tried a little too hard to be a ghost story. The scenes featuring the ghost of the pirate queen were quick and repetitive. The love triangles were just too distracting from what I consider to be the meat of the book in the main character discovering her heritage and linkages to the infamous pirate queen. The outcomes were pretty predictable. Overall, good historical concept but could have been carried out a bit better.

Maeve Grace O'Malley has returned from the states, to Ireland. She is trying to tie up the ends of her sixteenth great grandmother's curse. Paul McGratt was her professor, which evolved into much more. He is trying to help her end the curse.
The descriptions are wonderful, they make the story come alive. The characters are fun, scary, with all the other emotions that people have when they are frightened. The way Paul supports, protects and loves, Maeve during the tale.. I could not put this down, once I read the first page. It intrigues, scares, and is so intense at times, you have to know what is happening or are you going to get the answer you have been waiting for. The Author has done an absolutely marvelous job of weaving all the threads of this book. She made it read smoothly, with an even pace and answers all the questions. I wish I could give it a higher star rating, I really loved this story.

First let me say you need to read the first book, Bohermore, before this one or you will be lost and without proper context of how this story unfolds. Let’s say you have and are curious should you read the next volume?
If you enjoyed the first then YES!

Just like Bohermore we are treated to a story that runs fast but still manages to provide beautifully developed characters and a detailed storyline so you don’t get six chapters in and still feel unsure as to what you are reading. That happened on 2 previous novels I just finished so this was a breath of fresh air.

I wouldn’t even say you need a lot of familiarity with the Irish legend of the Great Pirate Queen thanks to McMahon doing such a wonderful job of filling in the details within her story. Knowing about Grace O’Malley certainly will add to the enjoyment but it’s not required. Maybe her novels will encourage you to do a bit of research on your own. Having grown up revering O’Malley as a hero I was glad to see her life treated with respect and given a place of honor as such a strong woman deserves. It was a pleasant feeling to not have one of my country’s great mythic heroes written about properly instead of having her story used as fodder for crap – can you tell that’s happened a time or two and the irritation has not worn off?

The journey through the Irish countryside is so beautiful it’ll be hard to pull away so you could easily find yourself finishing this in one afternoon without breaks. The romance, action, danger, and sense of loyalty are so adeptly written you become part of the story while the world around you melts away; nothing is more important than Maeve and the choices she makes. There’s a curse! Who doesn’t love reading about curses, can it be broken, will she break it and what will she have to lose or gain in the process? McMahon will make you obsessed with finding out.

This book was just okay. I though it was an easy read and I liked the story okay but nothing really stood out to me.

Inish Clare totally captured my imagination and kept me up until late, late hours. It was a story that became such a part of my imagination that I found myself thinking about it randomly during the day. It inspired me to create 2 pieces of art and start day dreaming again about traveling to Ireland someday. That's my personal experience, but anyone who reads it will love the story. Romance, sci-fi, adventure: Inish Clare has it all.....

It was an intriguing book. The plot was gripping and characters solid. I loved the mix between fantasy and history. The author did a great job of blending the two.

Inish Clare is a thrilling and often intense continuation of Bohermore. I did not expect the immediate sense of foreboding that was achieved in the first chapter and continued until the end. Paul was steadfast and true in his love for Maeve, while Maeve was steadfast and true to her devotion to the Pirate Queen. Maeve’s emotions concerning Rory were frustrating for me to read through, but by the end I believed this was intentional (now I’m obsessing over book 3). There is some finality achieved concerning the Pirate Queen, but disturbing new and old threats are exposed. Mrs. McMahon does an excellent job of writing the perfect characters and telling the perfect story. I would read about Maeve and the other characters without this storyline and I would read this storyline without these characters, if that makes sense.
I was given an ARC for my honest review.