Quick Thoughts: Vengeance of the Pirate Queen (Daughter of the Pirate King #3) by Tricia Levenseller

Vengeance of the Pirate Queen

(Daughter of the Pirate King #3)

by Tricia Levenseller

November 1, 2023

Goodreads Summary:

Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy in Vengeance of the Pirate Queen , Tricia Levenseller's triumphant return to the Daughter of the Pirate King universe, which has sold nearly a million copies. This beautifully packaged adventure follows fan-favorite Sorinda and is a must read for anyone who loves fierce heroines and swoon-worthy romance.

You can’t be afraid of the dark when you’re the monster lurking in the shadows.

As an assassin working for the pirate queen, Sorinda is surprised when Alosa’s next task for her is not to kill a new target, but to captain a handpicked crew on a rescue mission. Unfortunately, her sailing master is Kearan. He may be the best helmsman the pirate queen has, but Sorinda finds him a real pain in the arse. Sadly, there are few places on a ship to hide from an attentive man.

As the crew of the Vengeance faces dangerous waters and deadly sea creatures, they accidentally awaken the King of the Undersea, a being who can control the dead. Their rescue mission quickly turns into a fight to save the world, but first, Sorinda must save herself from becoming an undead queen.

Review

Although I enjoyed Vengeance of the Pirate Queen, it didn't quite wow me like all the other Tricia Levenseller books I’ve read. However, the story was quite adventurous and the characters extraordinarily brave.

What I Liked:

- an emotional story with steady pacing

- Alosa and Riden’s banter!

- surprising supernatural forces

- Sorinda was a force to be reckoned with:

   - her dedication to Alosa was unwavering

   - her commitment to her crew was touching

   - her unparallel skills brought the action scenes alive

- Kearan’s trust in Sorinda

- lots of teamwork

- little Roslyn going for what she wanted but at the same time missing her dad- very realistic

The Not So Much:

- it took me some time to warm up to the story

- sadly chemistry was a bit lacking between Sorinda and Kearan

"Dying isn't so scary. It's living that's hard." (p. 284)