I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and honestly review an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

I love a pirate story once in a while. So I was feeling quite positive about picking this one up; unfortunately it didn’t hit for me. If you’re looking for an adventure on the seas, if you love tough and stubborn characters, this might really hit for you.

The main problem here is pacing. This story drags, and it truly feels like the main character goes through very little development throughout the story. (Only to have a major change of heart near the end, which at that point feels sudden and unearned.)
I liked the ‘love interest’, but even his characterisation felt off. The switch between mean party boy and secretly hurting sensitive guy felt a bit random, again it felt like there was no true build up to it.
And the ‘villain’ reveal was somehow worse. I don’t think it should feel too sudden/unearned while also feeling like it was too obvious. That’s almost impressive.

Overall; this book is not bad! I just think it has some issues; which another few rounds of rewrites could’ve sorted out.