Cutthroat Team on an Epic Adventure

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Buc and Eld are hired/blackmailed to solve a case and discover why ships are disappearing. They must do this in a world full of magic, warring religions, and cutthroat pirates. Luckily, Buc and Eld themselves are cutthroat and do whatever they must to solve this mystery and win back their freedom through an adventure on the high seas.

I am so impressed that this is a debut book for the author. The writing is well done and propels me forward in a complex world mixing magic and pirates. What really made this book for me are Buc and Eld. At just 17, Buc is a genius without mercy. At first I thought she was a little ridiculous and acted too tough, but soon I saw this was her and she is fully bada**. She takes charge in any situation and will swipe the head off a guy who insults her; thankfully, she doesn’t always have to as her bodyguard, Eld, will happily dispose of anyone who threatens her. They are a no-nonsense, violent pair who I was rooting for the entire time. There was a bit of romance that helped take away from the immense violence/gore that sometimes occurred, but that also gave it that darker, more mature adventure. What was missing for me in this novel was a bit more world building or explanation between the different religions and the magic they use.

If you like a darker read, don’t mind a lot of killing, and like a strong, young female lead with a penchant for getting herself out of seemingly impossible dangerous situations, you will love this book!

Thank you Bookish First and Tor for a free copy in return for an honest review.