Title: Assault on Golden Rock
Author: Jeremy Whitley
Artists: Xenia Pamfil, and Christine Hipp
Series/Standalone: Raven the Pirate Princess (Book #6)
Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, LGBT, Pirates
Pages: 160
Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment
Year Published: 2018
Format: Paperback (Library Copy)
"Two years ago, Raven Xingtao was locked in a tower and denied her birthright thanks to the scheming of her brothers. After she was freed, she set out to reclaim what was hers and get her revenge. It has been a long time coming, but after tonight the job will be halfway done.
On Golden Rock, there is a beautiful fortress and at the heart of the fortress is Raven's brother, Magpie. Unfortunately, between Raven and Magpie is every sword-swinging, tough as nails pirate that sails under Magpie's flag and Raven has a crew of about a dozen. The only way to get in the same room and face her brother is in disguise. Now if things go south, there's an army between Raven's crew and their boat. And in plans like this, things always go south eventually."
My Rating: 3.75/5
I've been a little disappointed in the past few installments in the series. I think that there has been a change in the direction in the series in some ways (mainly in character development). I was glad to see that the plot was continuing on its main quest as I had felt previously that we were getting lost along the way. I am hoping for more action or a little more drama in the next installment in the series. Although these last few volumes haven't been my favorite, I still enjoy the series and the romances so far.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Get Lost Together
Author: Jeremy Whitley
Artists: Christine Hipp, Xenia Pamfil
Series/Standalone: Raven the Pirate Princess (Book #5)
Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, LGBT, Young Adult
Pages: 128
Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment
Year Published: 2018
Format: Paperback (Library Copy)
"Six weeks have passed since the attack on the ship and the loss of Sunshine. Now everyone is trying to get back to normal, including Ximena, who has been putting off confessing her feelings for the love of her life. Now she's finally ready to try and make it work, but is this relationship cursed?"
My Rating: 3.5/5
There was just something about this addition that just didn't do it for me as much as the other ones did. I think that the way that some characters spoke had been changed, and the different world while interesting just wasn't explored enough to capture my interest. I also thought that this instalment was spread a little thin overall the character we were trying to watch. I plan on continuing the series and I am hopeful that I will enjoy the further issues more.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Two Boys, Five Girls, and Three Love Stories
Author: Jeremy Whitley
Artists: Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt, Sorah Sungh, Nicki Andrews, Bill Blankenship
Series/Standalone: Raven the Pirate Princess
Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBT, Pirates
Pages: 128
Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment
Year Published: 2017
Format: Paperback (Library Copy)
"After the confrontation at The Island of the Free Woman, Raven's crew is worse for wear and one their number is on the edge of death. But somewhere nearby is an island where a legendary woman can heal any ills. Can Raven and her crew get there in time and will this woman even help a crew of pirates?"
My Rating: 4.5/5
This instalment helped us to better understand the world and what is capable within it. I also enjoyed the developing relationship and hearing backstories of some of our main characters. I loved that we got to know more especially about Sunshine. I'm curious to see where the plot will go now that we know some of the other characters true feelings for each other. I'm excited to read the next instalment.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Free Women
Author: Jeremy Whitley
Artists: Rosy Higgins, and Ted Brandt
Series/Standalone: Raven the Pirate Princess (Vol. 2)
Genre: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBT
Pages: 128
Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment
Year Published: 2016
Format: Paperback (Library Copy)
"Raven and her crew cast off to the high seas and the adventure of their lives. But before they can take on Raven's brothers they'll have to learn where they are and what's happened since Raven was locked away. So they're headed back to Raven's ancestral home island, The Island of Free Women. It's swamped with every kind of thief, assassin, and despot. Can Raven's crew face their first challenge? Can they even handle being cooped up in the same ship together?"
My Rating: 4.5/5
I'm loving that this series is doing so many things for women. It talks about sexuality and the need for equal rights in all employment but in a way that's ridiculously fun. I also think that there is just a wonderful cast of characters that I can't wait to read more about. Slowly but surely we are learning about each person's strengths and weaknesses. It's been interesting and fun. The references to our time period have been given the grateful nod and I can't wait to continue laughing with the characters in the next instalment. That being said this volume contained some really intense drama, so maybe the next one will rattle other emotions as I read it.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
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Title: Daughter of the Pirate King
Author: Tricia Levenseller
Series/Standalone: Daughter of the Pirate King Duology (Book #1)
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance
Pages: 311
Publisher: Feiwel Friends
Year Published: 2017
Format: Audiobook
"There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for.
Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map- the key to a legendary treasure trove- seventeen-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."
New Rating: 5/5
So this is my second time listening to the audiobook and it was just as good as I remember. I was in the mood for something fun and this always delivers. It has a great romance, a fun cast of characters, the setting and the premise. This whole story is amazing and I really enjoy the mythological elements of the story. I can't wait to continue on with this series and plan to add it to my physical collection soon.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Daughter of the Pirate King
Author: Tricia Levenseller
Series/Standalone: Daughter of the Pirate King (Book #1)
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Pirates
Pages: 311
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Year Published: 2017
Format: Audiobook
"There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for.
Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map- the key to a legendary treasure trove- seventeen-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."
My Rating: 4.5/5
I really loved this book and was glad to be able to get a copy of it through OverDrive for the Scally-Wag-A-Thon. I loved the concept, but the story itself blew me away. The use of mythological creatures and pirate fantasy was incredible to listen and the narrator blew the story out of the water (haha). I loved the use of pirate language and the different accents that are added to the audiobook and would definitely recommend listening to this story if you haven't already read it. I'm excited to read the second book and see where our story goes.
Overall, loved it!
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Hey guys, so I'm doing a thing this week. A thing called the Scally-Wag-A-Thon readathon. And while originally my TBR for this week-long read-a-thon did not have any pirate books, I was able to get a copy of this just in time for the reading to begin.
I loved this story. The plot, the characters, the setting all of it was incredible to me. The use of accents in the audiobook and the change of pace that was adopted in this addition as well.
This book was a quick listen and I was addicted after the first sentence. I will certainly be reading the second book in this series (? Duology?) as soon as it's available in Overdrive from my library.
Characters:
Alosa: She is bad ass and she knows it. She's not afraid to stand up for what she believes in and her crew. I loved that her crew was mostly female badasses who were willing to do anything for their captain. Her childhood would have been rough though, especially with her dad loving her under condition.
Riden: I loved his attitude towards Alosa and the way that he respected her even though she was a prisoner. Ok, maybe a little more than respect. I think that this book just really instilled the hot pirate stereotype. And I did not mind.
Draxen: This sick dude was a lot to handle. I wonder how he will deal with being locked in the brig and under Alosa's control.
Vordan: He's smarter than he looks. The way he uses one of his crewmates to intimidate him and experiment on Alosa. That was a crazy smart move.
The Pirate King: I hope we see more of him in the coming book and his relationship with Alosa's mother. He was brave (or stupid) to give into her as a siren queen but in the end he was granted a daughter/heir.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
