I was so excited to return to the world of Daughter of the Pirate King with Tricia Levenseller's newest, Vengeance of the Pirate Queen. It's been awhile since I read the original duology, and I worried I would be a little lost or confused reading the new book without a reread, but I found it very easy to dive back into the world. The book is incredibly fast-paced and I had no idea what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed watching Sorinda's character grow throughout the course of the book. She was fierce and she was always capable of being a captain, but her confidence grew as the stakes grew higher, making her a character you couldn't help but root for.

I thought the romance felt very natural and organic; I was happy to see it progress the way it did. The supernatural elements of the book fit in with the themes of the earlier books (the sirens), but it was much more creepy this time around. I almost wish there had been more scenes with the villain; the last third of the book was a little rushed to me. But overall, this was a fun read and I was very happy to revisit these characters and their world.

Thank you to Macmillan for providing me with a copy of this book!

I'm going to start off this review by commenting on how clever the title is. Once I realized what "Vengeance" represented, I couldn't stop thinking about it.

Sorinda is such a strong and interesting character. I love the development of how Sorinda learns to take on the role of a captain and the author did a really good job showing the more vulnerable side to her throughout the book, despite her creepy love for death (which honestly made me like her more because she just does it so well!). This book reminded me about the familial connections that I adored from the duology. Though we don't get to see much of Alosa and Riden, having Enwen and Kearan bicker was such a refreshing addition. Kearan also understands Sorinda so well and I think that's why they worked together perfectly. The growth in their relationship was one of my favorite things about this story. The first half of the book was fact-paced and full of adventure but once we got to meet the King of the Undersea, I feel like it started to drag just a little. The resolution was also rushed and I couldn't help but expect more. Still, the transformation of the assassin pirate and her crew created such a great adventure and I'm satisfied with how this book ended.

I also feel like I have to mention how much I love Wallov and Roslyn, regardless of how much they were in the book. They're just so cute and wholesome!

Plot wise, this story was great, but it could have been amazing. Character wise, I have no complaints and I love the entire crew so much. I'm really hoping we get Niridia's story!

4/5 Stars

Thank you to the publisher for the early review copy!

Daughter of the Pirate King was one of those books I read at the right time and became an all time favorite. Vengeance of the Pirate Queen follows part of Alosa's crew as they search for some missing members. Sorinda, the Pirate queen's assassin, captains her own ship and runs her own crew under the orders of Alosa, and we still get to see some favorite characters from the first 2 books.

This book is definitely Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy with a touch of romance, and I highly recommend if you're into that.

This was great! I loved the original duology (Daughter of the Pirate King & Daughter of the Siren Queen), so I was so excited to see that the story would be continued!

Vengeance of the Pirate Queen follows Sorinda and Kearan. Sorinda, an assassin, is tasked with going North to captain a ship to find a lost ship full of sailors. On the way, we get to see Sorinda's background and watch a budding romance between Sorinda and Kearan. Some of my favorite characters also come along including Enwen and Rosalyn. Enwen is hilarious throughout and Rosalyn is a little ball of fire! This book is action packed! Once Sorinda and the crew get to the North, they discover a long slumbering King of the Undersea and they have to work to stop him from returning.

I think I liked the original 2 books better because I enjoyed the banter between Alosa and Riden. On the other hand, Sorinda is beautifully written as a strong character with great depth. It was great to watch Sorinda grow into her role as captain. This is definitely slow burn.

This is more YA and a pretty easy to follow fantasy setting which is nice!

Thank you to NetGallery and Fiewel and Friends for the eARC!

great book and loved the mystery through out the book. I loved the characters and how they grew through all of their adventures. I enjoyed this book and this author and will check them out again add them to my reading pile.

Myth: 5/5

Sorinda was a great handoff character from Alosa. Where Also is brash and ready to put on a show, Sorinda is reserved, quiet, and would generally rather do her tasks in the dark (her tasks are usually murder, she’s an assassin). I loved her internal dialogue! It was really fun to see her grow as a character throughout the book and face her past and her fears.

Magic: 5/5

Siren magic is still at play in this installment, though it’s not used much. The bigger surprises come as the crew finds the ship they set out after. Expect lots of pirate-y things (a la Pirates of the Caribbean, but in the cold).

Overall: 5/5

Tricia Levenseller is an insta-read for me, and this book was no exception. The storytelling was tight, the characters were captivating, and I enjoyed the ride!

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this YA fantasy novel. Levenseller is a fantastic author and I thoroughly enjoyed this book about Sorinda captaining her own ship and finding herself. While the beginning was slower and the villain didn't appear until much later in the book, I still thought the pacing and plot was very well done. This novel can be read as stand alone but having the pirate background from the first two is very helpful. I suspect this isn't the last one on this series....Enwen or Dimella have a story to share. Definitely a 5 star read!!!!!

I love how fast I can read this series and be entertained!! I also loved the blend of Nordic vibes in this story. The cold icy landscape made a fun backdrop to this story and the icy monster Sorinda found!

I honestly wasn't sure if I would love this story because it wasn't about Alosa - but once I started reading Sorinda's tale, I was immediately entranced. There's just something about a private novel that I can't help but love!! I especially find it enjoyable when we have such strong heroines. Even if they're working through their own emotional issues from past trauma - or navigating new types of relationships - I appreciate reading those stories of their growth.

The idea of the open seas and adventure is always appealing... but then to add women's friendships and a dash of romance on top? **SO FUN!!!**

**Thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Feiwel & Friends & NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR 🖤

VENGEANCE OF THE PIRATE QUEEN was such a great addition to the world established in The Daughter of the Pirate King. I adored that duology, so getting to be back in that universe was such a blessing. I really feel as if this book was different enough from the other books that it felt unique and different, while also maintaining and carrying the best parts of the series. Filled with pirates, complex action scenes, some romance, and character growth, I could not get enough of this book.

I truly loved everything about this book. It follows Sorinda, an assassin who, for the first time, must captain her own vessel to find missing women who work for the Pirate Queen, Alosa, who also happens to be one of her best friends. It is on this journey that Sorinda must learn about herself and overcome her past traumas, all while trying to ignore the boat's navigator, Kearan, who bothers Sorinda because he seems to see right through the walls she tries to build.

While this book has romance, it comes second to the adventures that these characters encounter and the growth that emerges on this journey. Sorinda is extremely introspective and standoffish throughout the beginnings of the book. But as the journey progresses and the dangers emerge that the characters are facing, especially as outlaw pirates, Sorinda grows into someone that knows her worth and her value. It was the best part of the story to see Sorinda emerge from her shell, all while being a kick butt assassin who takes no prisoners.

The actions sequences were flawless and immersive. I also loved that everyone was kinda morally grey... I mean they are pirates after all. The story was paced well and had the elements of the original duology without having to have read it to begin with, though I think readers will be less confused if they do, as the author picks up almost right where the last book leaves off. Therefore, she doesn't fully go into all the necessary information or world building that might be helpful to new readers.

Overall, I loved this story and cannot recommend it enough. But I do think you should read The Daughter of the Pirate Queen duology to really appreciate how wonderful this story is.

Thank you to Fierce Reads and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This series is just fun, and after so long it's great to be back in Alosa's world--only this time through the eyes of her rather mysterious assassin. I appreciate the author's ability to depict violence without unnecessary gore and detail, while still portraying the ruthlessness of the assassin. There's so much to unravel about Sorinda's character. Those who enjoy the forced proximity trope will like this one.

Pirates, assassins, and ancient evil entities, what else could you want?

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Revenge of the Pirate Queen
Releasing November 7, 2023

I loved Daughter of the Pirate King, and this was a super fun addition to the original duology!

This book follows Alosa’s assassin, Sorinda. Sorinda is chosen to captain a rescue mission, and has to step out of her comfort zone. She is used to hiding in the shadows and observing, but we get to see her learn how to be a captain and open herself up to others.

Honesty, I did find the story a big boring at first, but as it progressed I started to really love it. I enjoyed how the story took unpredictable turns. I also really ended up liking the bit of romance that occurred, and I found the male love interest to be very sweet. Character interactions were great, and the character development throughout was very well done.

If you have read Daughter of the Pirate Queen, you should definitely pick this one up in November!

It was a good read. Not my favourite by Tricia but it was decent. I had a hard time connecting to Sorinda. She’s not the most likeable or relatable character with her petty grumpy demeanour. I found the book had a very slow start and really didn’t pickup until about halfway through. I thoroughly enjoyed Daughter of the Pirate King but I just think this book was unnecessary however a bonus for lovers of the series.

The book itself is beautiful and the sprayed edges are a delightful bonus to any book collector.

I received this ARC via NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t know man. I was really excited for this since I adored the Pirate Queen series, but I couldn’t much get into this one. The violence and killing was a little too much for me. So I’m going to hold back from reviewing since objectively it was good, just not quite my style. Try this one for yourself;)

This book is absolutely fantastic. Levenseller hits it out of the park again. This story follows a new character, and I love how the storyline is continued but with new adventures and a new cast of characters. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC. I really like this author and especially loved the first two books in the series (it was supposed to be a duology I believe so not certain what happened).

Honestly, I could have done without this book. I wasn’t invested in our main heroine Sorinda nor her love interest. And their romance didn’t make a lot of sense to me. Sorinda changes her mind about him and intimacy real quick and the pacing was just off with a decision like that.

Honestly while the book is well written and the plot comes along just fine the series should have ended as the duology it was meant to be.

Roslyn and A from the original two books were the best characters this go around.

Spoilers follow:
Sorinda is tasked with finding missing girls and has to captain a boat for the first time even though she is an assassin. She doesn’t have the confidence to do this and is super shy and quiet. They meet a beast they’ve never seen on the water and kill it before being stranded on a remote frozen island where she unintentionally awakens an undead King of the UnderSea and starts a bond with him she doesn’t want.

Somehow she defeats him really quickly and I felt like all of this was super rushed.

This is a fun stand alone companion novel to the "Daughter of the Pirate King" duology. While the other books don't need to be read in order to enjoy this one, having a bit of background always enhances the experience.

All that being said, this was a rousing pirate adventure. Sorinda is her queen's vengeance, a silent assassin who dealing death to those who deserve it. But, sometime more is asked and so she must captain her own ship to rescue several spies who have been lost aboard the Land King's journeying ships.

This was a lot fun, watching Sorinda come into her own as a captain, rather than someone simply following orders, seeing her open up a little and maybe let herself begin enjoying the company of *gasp* a man!

This book follows Sorinda, one of the secondary characters from the first two books, as she is made captain of her own boat and assigned to help find missing crew mates of the Pirate Queen.
This book has plenty of sword fights, ocean battles, swashbuckling, supernatural elements and pirate fun. Just what should be expected from a book in this series. While I’m glad that Alosa and Riden from the first book show up and are still together I’m glad they didn’t upstage the new star of the series.
My favorite part of this book was the slow burn romance between Sorinda and Kearan (no spice this is YA) and the way he helps her overcome her conflicts from her past.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan for the opportunity to read and review this book in exchange for my honest review. I enjoyed this and give it 3.5 stars.

I absolutely love this fantasy world that Tricia Levenseller has created. I was worried about the third book because I loved Alosa and Ridden so much, but Sorinda really hooked me with her story. As soon as I finished the second book, I reached out to the author because I was obsessed. I am so thankful that I was able to receive a digital ARC!

Synopsis
Sorinda, Queen Alosa’s assassin, has been sent on a rescue mission to find some lost pirates. When she boards her ship, the Vengeance, for the first time, the pressure of being captain starts to hit. So does the realization that she has to take Kearan with her, the best helmsman Queen Alosa has.

Sorinda and Kearan have never seen eye to eye. But as the dangerous waters continuously bring more obstacles, a friendship starts to form between them. But when the biggest obstacle becomes saving Sorinda from the undead king, Kearan will stop at nothing to make sure Sorinda is safe.

Review
What a perfect ending to an amazing trilogy! I love Sorinda and her fiery spirit. She was such a strong female character. Her character growth on this mission was perfect. Her and Kearan’s friendship development was the chef’s kiss, and when he said “There is no way in hell I am agreeing to that”, I was SWOONING.

If you are looking for a series to read that has just the right amount of longing, slow burn and grumpy sunshine, make sure to check out this series!

I switched back and forth between the audio and ebook!

Daughter of the Pirate King was one of my favorite reads giving us this amazing, powerful female crew. Also vibes of Pirates of the Caribbean in a new original way. I have been waiting for our favorite crew member to get her own story. I have to say it took a bit to get use to her having her own POV as I felt the narrative felt different coming from her which was weird. Once I got use to it and finally felt the grove of the story pick up I was all in. I am so happy we got another story in this world and it was just as action packed as the others

Sigh. Look, no one is more shocked than I am to be writing this review. I have truly loved every book Tricia has written, and I don’t think I’ve ever rated one below 4.5 stars.
But this was…boring. And I didn’t connect with the characters. Truth be told I was way more into the bad guy! And my pet peeve is for things named in the book’s synopsis not to happen until HALFWAY into the book. I was even starting to think this would be 2 books, but then everything wrapped up super quickly and neatly at the end.
Nothing should be cooler than a lady pirate assassin. But Sorinda is SO closed off and cold that I just never connected with her. And she’s definitely the grump in this grumpy-sunshine pairing (and I normally like the grump more), but nope. And Kearan was bland and sweet.
Gah. I feel awful writing this, but here we are. 3.5 stars is generous for how I’m feeling.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced look at this book. All opinions are my own.