Daughter of the Siren Queen (Daughter of the Pirate King, 2)

An unforgettable, swashbuckling, high seas adventure! With sword fights, a race to find the hidden treasure, sirens, a shocking secret, romance, and a crew of misfit pirates I've come to love, this sequel was one heck of wild ride. I love the pirate adventure Levensellar has taken me on with her duology. She's introduced me to characters I've come to love, and who's stories I'm not sure I'm ready to be over with just yet. Daughter of The Pirate King was one of my all time favorite reads last year. I have anxiously awaited getting my hands on this book, though I didn't want the first book to end. This sequel did not disappoint. It had all the action I had hoped it would. I don't know what it is about the fighting and battle that takes place on the open sea, but there's something about it that adds an element to the danger, and makes me cheer on Alosa that much more. This girl is a force to be reckoned with. Literally. This story really is a character journey for Alosa. She's learned a great deal, not only about herself, but she's been lied to and betrayed her who life. What she discovers definitely makes her question a lot of things about herself. Thankfully Alosa is one touch Captain, with a loyal crew of pirates, and Riden to keep her grounded. This story digs deeper into the dangerous side of Alosa's siren nature. Alosa isn't afraid of much, aside from admiring her feelings for Riden, and losing her crew to the imposing doom her hell bent father has promised unleash on them, her siren side is something she has to learn to control. If she doesn't, it will cost her more than she cares to admit. I love the love that Alosa has for her crew. She will do anything for any of them, regardless of what it will cost her. I admired her wanting to learn to control her siren side. It not only shows the effort it takes on her part, but I loved that it also shows the trust Riden, and Alosa have in each other. You'll get why I said that when you read the book. Speaking of Riden and Alosa, my word I wanted to lock these two up and force them to admit their feelings for each other. I love their stolen moments together, the crew calling Alosa out in her attempt to check Riden out when she thinks no one else is looking, and Riden forcing Alosa to say what she's scared to admit. Not to mention the kissy scenes, their chemistry and the way these two can ruffle each other's feathers. It's downright hilarious at times. I also liked that they always have each other's backs, especially when tensions are high. The only thing that I had an issue with in this book, was how Alosa treated Riden for the first portion of the story. Part of me understood her need to reestablish who she is, and her role in what's happening, but the other part of me was extremely annoyed with her, and her fear in admitting her feelings for him. Had Riden been a lesser man, he would have walked away. I am so glad he didn't. Having said that, I also get that was transpired between these two previous to this story, was part a battle of wits, and part falling for each other. Thankfully Alosa realizes what's right in front of her, and finally admits what she's so scared to do admit. Aside from Alosa and Riden, I love the misfit crew Alosa has. There's something about their tough and heartbreaking backgrounds, and their differences I admired. Regardless of what they've all been through, together they are a family. They'd do anything for each other. That definitely makes it all the more harder to say goodbye to a few of them when Alosa's ship comes under attack. Neither she nor her father's crew walk away unscathed. I'm hoping we'll get to see some of their side stories in the future. I absolutely loved being on this pirate adventure with them. What an awesome sequel and a perfect ending to this duology!

At the end of Daughter of the Pirate King, Alosa took prisoners from the ship that held her captive, then killed everyone else. Two of those prisoners joined her crew, the younger ones were secretly released, Riden was injured but still considered a prisoner, and his brother Draxen was taken to the Pirate King's keep to be held in a dark dungeon for his cruel treatment of the princess. Alosa only manages to keep him alive for Riden's sake, otherwise he would already be dead. Now in part 2 of the duology, Daughter of the Siren Queen, Riden has healed and agrees to join Alosa's crew. This is with the understanding that he is still a prisoner, the price for keeping Draxen alive. At least that's what Alosa tells herself to keep him around... They return to the Pirate King's keep after obtaining the final piece of the map so they can regroup with the other captains and plan the journey to claim the siren's treasure horde. When events happen at the keep and Alosa must help one of the Pirate King's prisoners escape, her crew agrees to join her and support her defiance of her father, knowing what will happen to them if he catches them. The only way to avoid that outcome is to race ahead to the siren treasure and claim it first, hoping the rest of the pirate fleet will turn on the King to join Alosa for their share of the treasure. But it is difficult to survive long enough to get to the siren's island, even with all three pieces of the map. Alosa's crew is brave and skilled, but not everyone survives the journey. There are many terrible events they must endure to obtain the treasure, and some are not for the faint of heart, or even the steely-hearted... We get to know the crew of the Ava-Lee a lot better in this book and go through several exciting encounters with them. They are a capable pirate crew, all talented and ruthless. They are also protective and loyal to their own crew and captain, which is like family for all of them. They were all gathered by Alosa from their own tragic backstories to form her crew and become formidable pirates, to become a family. They take care of each other and understand each other. Throughout the journey, Alosa struggles with her human and sirens halves, her parents' history, and what she should do if she finds her mother, the Siren Queen. She is afraid of what she becomes in the water, a mindless beast made for seducing and killing men. She loses her humanity when she becomes the siren. Only a few times was she ever able to break the hold on her mind and stay in control, and that was with Riden's help. She has to figure out why, and if she can eventually keep control of her siren side and use her abilities to protect her crew. Without this edge, they won't be able to outrun the Pirate King's fleet or outsmart him. They won't survive this time. And Alosa must save her crew, her family. They are everything to her, more than treasure or pirating. Despite their shared experiences of saving each other from the first book, and Riden's confession that he feels compelled to take care of her and that wasn't the result of a siren song, Alosa believes that Riden can't possibly be sincerely interested in her. She convinces herself that his advances toward her are acts of a prisoner trying to play up his captor until he can free his brother. This is maddeningly frustrating through the entire book! They do a lot of back and forth, even some steamy tempting scenes where they finally almost give in and admit their feelings, before one or the other of them gets distracted or offended or angry or hurt or says the wrong thing or the timing is just not right. SO. MANY. TIMES! Just spit it out! The tension is killing me! Alosa honestly cares for him but doesn't want to be hurt or tricked. She was trained to not trust anyone but her own strength and skill. Riden honestly cares for her but doesn't want to rush or take advantage of her until she understands and admits her true feelings. He may be a pirate, but he's also honorable, sensitive, and compassionate, and he can see that she is at odds with herself. And they both need to overcome some of their dark history and parental abuse before they can cope with other strong emotions like love. When they finally figure it out by the end, it's just sort of accepted and neatly glossed over and they move on. Almost a let down after all the buildup and tension. Overall, I really liked this duology and wish there was more. I'd like to see the reign of the Siren Pirate Queen! (Come on, that can't be a spoiler for you. Of course she survives and has a happy pirate ending!) Just a few things about the ending that wrapped up too quickly for my taste that I would have liked to see fleshed out more. But I liked the characters, especially Riden, and the little girl on the ship, Roslyn. She was so cute and fierce and clever! Alosa knew how to recruit a formidable crew. Maybe I'll sign up for her next adventure too! Common sense: Like I said for the first book, these are pirates, ruthless and deadly. They kill without remorse or concern. They steal, drink, and laugh. They care about treasure and pleasure. There is some drinking and swearing in this book, and more gory fight scenes and injuries/deaths from sword and musket. There are seductive sirens that drag men under the ocean and play with their dead bodies after they drown. Sirens don't wear clothes, because why would you need clothes when you live under the water, so that is mentioned, though not dwelled upon. There are some intimate scenes between the main characters alone in her cabin, kissing, caressing, and some undressing before they are interrupted. Just keep in mind that this is a young adult novel, definitely too much for kids. I would recommend probably high school and up.

I read Daughter of the Pirate King about 5 years ago and had been meaning to read this one and I finally said this is going to be the year! Let me tell you I was not disappointed and I still remembered what happened in the first one so I wasn’t confused about what was happening (which doesn’t always happen when I have years in between the next in a series). The story takes off right after the events of the first book. Alosa has succeeded in her mission, but now she has been told a secret that is going to change everything for her. Luckily she still has the sexy Riden onboard, so we get that awesome sarcastic banter between them, plus the undeniable chemistry they have if she would just let herself. I really enjoyed the secret that was told and how it brought about adventure and mystery to this story. I found myself not wanting to put the book down because I needed to know how this was going to play out! The plot was well written, it flowed smoothly and it kept the pace up. Even though you find out the big secret at the beginning of the book you still are left wondering if it is true and if so what is going to happen with it. I like that Alosa is now on a mission to not only find out more about herself but also to save part of her ancestry, the Sirens. The description in the book really makes you feel like you can imagine what is happening and how it would play out as a movie or something. Alosa is a really well-written character, she is strong and even though she doubts herself sometimes I like that she doesn’t dwell on it. She gets over it unlike a lot of strong female characters that will have chapters of them thinking they aren’t good enough. Riden is another great character and he truly has Alosa’s back and is exactly what she needs in her life. Without him, she would never learn to keep the human side of her when she is in the water. The secondary characters in this book are good, we get to see how they really play out in this story and without them it would not be as good. I definitely recommend this book (really both books) especially if you want fantasy, adventure, good banter, and romance. I wish that this story had another book just because I want to keep reading about these characters.

I received an ARC (prior to my pre-order arriving) from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Rating: 5 Stars When we left Alosa had one of the map pieces but she set off after but she now had a more personal reason to find the final one and settle a score with the owner after his imprisonment of her forcing her to use her siren gift like a trick for him. Riden is still recovering on her ship, because he's useful and not because she has undeniable feelings for him in the least, while his much lesser half of a brother is imprisoned at her father's keep. Getting the final piece of the map is goal one and making sure Vordan pays is icing on the cake. But when she is faced with Vordan again she is presented with a secret her father has kept from her for years. A secret that puts Alosa and her crew at odds with the feared Pirate King himself. With danger everywhere they know they have to reach the treasure first if they want to stand a chance against him. After all, who better to sale to the island of sirens than a ship of women with the Siren Queens daughter as your captain? Book one was one of my favorite books I read last year. I adored it. I had this one on my most anticipated list for a long time because I needed more. We made it a good chunk of the book before we even learned that Alosa is a siren she was just a kick-ass pirate with an awesome crew that ruled the seas and had devious plans using the fact that they were underestimated as females to their advantage. A treasure hunt for the map piece with a cat and mouse between Alosa and Riden. It was awesome and then you find out more and it's just mind blowing. My favorite thing is that she didn't need her ability, she was top dog all on her own and that just made her even better. So I was totally invested in her character and that of her crew from the start. This merry band of females (and the occasional male) who hold their own and are just as any man and smarter. Plus I was really wanting to see what would happen between Alosa and RIden given what was between them already. Though they are both stubborn, Alosa even more so, so I knew it would be good. The action was there full of missions, chases, ship battles, sword fights, and more. It was a fast fun read that really dived into the character and we got to see a softer side of Alosa we knew was there for her crew but being with them the whole time we see the depth of it. There was the ups and downs that kept you entranced. It’s a book about ruthless pirates and killer sirens so there is death and pain and some of it hurt my poor little heart. There is a lot to be learned in this world still and I love how the siren aspect of things is explored. But most of all I loved Alosa and Riden. They are on unsure footing and watching as they press each others buttons time and time again was amazing. The sexual tension is so tough. I wanted to shake them at times for being so pig headed but they were always fun to read and I was glued to the screen of my kindle when they were in the same scene! I liked watching it play out and the development that went into it as they learned about one another and who they truly are. It was a huge hit for me. I can't wait to get my physical copy in the mail and convince my bestie she needs to read this next so I can discuss it in more detail with her. This was by far one of my favorite books so far of 2018 and one of my favorite series I have read! Highly recommend!

Tricia Levenseller brings an outstanding conclusion to the Daughter of the Pirate King duology with Daughter of the Siren Queen! This book totally changes the game plan for Alosa and her crew that they had started out on in the first book. Alosa learns terrifying new information that changes everything she thought she knew. What’s great about this one is that we sort of pick up where we left off, yes time has gone by, but really nothing of note happened in the in between. Alosa and her crew track down Vordan to get his piece of the map that will lead to treasure beyond their wildest dreams, but it’s during the interrogation that Alosa conducts that she learns some most astonishing news. Her father has been lying to her for years. Alosa is sure that it’s just the lies of a captured enemy but soon she starts to look at things differently and isn’t sure what she should do. I feel like with this book we really get to see Alosa in action and at her best. Before she was playing the role of kidnapped pirate, as she wasn’t in any way a victim in those circumstances. Alosa is back in her element and in charge of her ship surrounded by her crewmates, including a new addition, Riden. Riden has decided to join Alosa’s crew and join them in whatever adventures they plan to take. Alosa also goes through a sort of self-discovery when it comes to using her siren powers. She notices that different things happen when she’s around Riden and she wants to figure out what it all means. If the first book was about Alosa being in tuned with her pirate side, then this book definitely has her embracing her siren heritage more, if the titles didn’t clue you in on that bit! I loved watching her embrace both sides of herself over the course of this series. There was quite the reveal of surprises in this one! One after another it seems and it basically led us down to a race against the enemy and trying to get the upper-hand. While the action was somewhat come and go, I can say that those downtime moments did lead to other interesting things, such as more revelations, teasing moments between Alosa and Riden and much more! This book basically tore at my heart! I wasn’t expecting so much death and carnage, but I guess I should’ve kept that in mind since this is a pirate book! What I really enjoyed about Alosa and Riden’s romance was how it was such a slow-burning sort. One moment they’re pining for each other and then the next, someone hates the other! It was definitely one of those back and forth kind of moments. But I have to say, the times when they could get along were quite toe-curling! The ending to this one was pretty epic! More battles on the high seas, got to love a good swordfight! The action to this book was spot on! Truly felt like this was a relation to Captain Jack Sparrow that we were dealing with! Not only is Alosa talented with her sword and pistol, but she’s got such a sense of humor to her! It’s very Captain Jack like! This is without a doubt the most perfect pirate read I’ve ever read! It might have been my first one, but it will definitely set the bar high for more pirate books in the future, should they come my way! Daughter of the Siren Queen was an epic and enjoyable as its predecessor and I couldn’t have asked for better! Overall Rating 5/5 stars

Ok series. Quick reads. Very YA.

This was quite a solid little duology. Daughter of the Siren Queen is just as good as Daughter of the Pirate King... and better! Readers are treated to more in depth examinations of Alosa & Rilen. I fell in love with Riden instantly in the first book for some reason, but I liked that Alosa DIDN'T (no insta-love here!), actually went out of her way to make excuses for what she was feeling, anything other than dreaded LOVE. It was fun, too, hearing more from the Pirate King, who, despite being a titular character in book 1, only appeared briefly at the end of that book. Much like with the crew of Alosa's "kidnappers," Tricia Levenseller put some time into creating a truly loveable batch of supporting characters. This book really shines during the time spent on the open sea, in Alosa's own boat, & there is quite a bit of that here. It wasn't long before I became quite attached to the members of her quirky little crew (also nice to see a bit of growth from the fellows who defected at the end of the last book & joined her crew)! Roslyn has to be my favorite; I had so much fun picturing a bossy little 6 year old pirate trying to run everything, waving her dagger around & while peppering the pages with bits of her witty childish wisdom. Though I quite enjoyed DotPk, I can't help but feel after reading this book (in one sitting, I might add!) that it was always just the set up for this one. DotSQ was an even more enjoyable pirate-y & adventure-filled romp than it's predecessor. I really don't have any complaints, although I suppose if you really come down to it there are a few places I wish the author had maybe gone just a little bit deeper, some events that are more or less glossed over that seemed a bit rushed that I think would have benefitted from some deeper explanation or back story. But honestly, I didnt miss the intricate layers of plot, nor was a put off by the lack of a twist somewhere in there (half the time when there is a twist I end up guessing it before finishing the book, anyway). Bottom line, this was a light, quick & easy read (like I said above: one sitting!), with a plotline deep enough to engross the reader but not so thick as to require said reader to apply her thinking (which is really nice sometimes, TBH). It is the kind of book that would be perfect for a vacation day or a afternoon at the beach, a peppy little pirate tale that avid YA readers will lap up whether or not they are pirate fans ... though if they're not when they get started, I'd be willing to bet all my gold doubloons that they will be by the end! Enjoy!!

Rating: 5/5 Genre: YA Fantasy Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, some sexual content) Pages: 352 Author Website Amazon Link Synopsis: Alosa's mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. Still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, first mate Riden is a constant distraction, but now he's under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will soon be facing her father's justice. When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King. Despite the danger, Alosa knows they will recover the treasure first . . . after all, she is the daughter of the Siren Queen. Set sails for fun! It’s time to read Daughter of the Siren Queen! And let me tell you, it is way more fun than the first book in this duology. The book continues where we left off but we get to see more of the Ava-Lee, her diverse crew, and Alosa’s father, who you will love to hate. We also learn more about Alosa’s maternal side and about what it really means to be a siren. The character development was wonderful, especially since Alosa and Riden were broken. I especially have to praise Tricia on not giving into the insta-love. I loved seeing Riden and Alosa struggle to get a relationship going as that’s a rare thing in YA literature. The plot was engaging and interesting. It never stagnated and you find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat throughout the whole book. The pacing was also wonderfully done. It was not too fast, but fast enough to not lose your interest. The book also has some diverse characters and it expands on world building this awesome world. The only downfall I have about this book is that outside of the islands and the sea, not much of the rest of the world was defined and that the ending seemed a bit ambiguous. There was also a bit of a plot hole in how the ship got its name, but other than that it did much better with plot holes than the first book. Verdict: While I wanted more from this book, I was left feeling satisfied and feeling like I should set sail to find my own Ava-Lee.

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If you like pirates and sirens then go for it, this is the duology of daughter of the pirate king and is up to expectation both are equally good not boring at all so read them😘😍😍😍 Love tricia levenseller 💖💖

Amazing book and amazing sequel to daughter of the pirate king

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