Tricia Levenseller

Seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa, the capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of "Daughter of the Pirate King, " is back in this action-packed sequel where she must race her father to a legendary hidden treasure.

Daughter of the Siren Queen

Sophia

He steps even closer to me. One hand slides up my arm from my wrist to my shoulder. [...]

"What are you thinking about right now?" he asks.

"Just you." Not anything is worrying me or frustrating me. There is only Riden.

He slides his hand to the back of my head to bring my lips to his. He kisses me softly, langourously, savoring every time our lips connect.

The capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King is back in this action-packed sequel that promises rousing high seas adventures and the perfect dash of magic. 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. In Daughter of the Siren Queen, Tricia Levenseller brings together the perfect mix of thrilling action, tense battle scenes, and a heart-pounding romance.

Manon Clarijs

'Only if you do something stupid. You’ll be free to roam the ship as much as any sailor. Any attempt at escape, though, and I’ll send word to the men left guarding the keep that Draxen’s head is to be removed from his body.”

“I’d forgotten how ruthless you can be.'

I can barely breathe, and I don't care one bit. Air isn't what I need to live.

I say, "I thought you enjoyed female companionship. Living on a ship full of women should be a dream come true for you."

He stares at me as though his gaze should hold some deeper meaning, but I don't see it. And he's forbidden me to use my abilities on him.

"I'm not a mind reader, Riden. So spit out whatever it is you want to say."

Eventually, he says, "Their attention is unwanted."

Eslie

Paige Sik

Milo🍁

Ashley Moyes

Hibba Ahmed

** spoiler alert **
           Oh I didn't think this could get worse than the first book... but here we are. I'm going to keep this short this time.

Plot: I would say that the concept is much better than the first book (imo) but the execution could've been better. It just felt really rushed with almost nothing happening and then a really climatic part and. Also, the actions some of these characters carry out are so nonsensical (like Alosa's mother just running away after being imprisoned for years) and it just makes me hard to believe the story when I'm constantly going... why would they do that?

Characters: Justice for the side characters please!!! They were constantly just brushed over by some mentioning from Alosa. Speaking of Alosa, her and Riden were pretty much the same as in the first book, no major development there.

Pacing: it was very quick paced yet some parts did feel like they dragged out a bit.

World: we did get more world building (yay!) but not nearly as much as I'd hoped for. I think this is the main reason why I didn't enjoy the books as much as I'd hoped I would. For me, world building is what makes the book immersive (especially for a fantasy) and it could really add to the depth to the story, even more so since you rarely hear about pirate-themed books but there was a lack of pirateness 🫠

Overall, this duology was not the duology for me but thousands clearly love it! I would say give it a try but don't go in expecting a fantastical fantasy with emphasis on the pirate aspect (it is very much a romance).

Selin Igten

Archiell

** spoiler alert **
           [Edit:20/04] I I don't need to justify myself but 2 Stars cause is annoying

RIDEN *CLAP* DESERVES *CLAP* BETTER
The way the "bad bitch and boss girl" character just turned so annoying omg

Didn’t finish and don’t want to finish, not interested. 

amna

I liked the book but not as much as the first one in my opinion. There was a lot of things that felt repetitive and I know they are on a ship there’s not a lot to do. So it’s hard to rate it with this particular setting. I think Alosa and Riden were really good in this book but their relationship in the first book was way more entertaining because of the enemies to lovers. I do think it was forgotten why Riden stayed on the ship by the time the book was over but wasn’t a main thing either. I didn’t really like it being a pirate ship and Alosa being the captain but her crew argues with her. That just didn’t make Alosa seems so important and invisible like she is built to be either. It was a good book just for me the first one was better. 

Priscilla Stanfield

Cindy McKee

Pulse pounding sequel to The Daughter of the Pirate King! The action is pretty non stop as Alosa and her crew find themselves in a race against the pirate king after she realizes her father’s not the man she thought he was. I’m really on a whole pirate kick at the moment, but I am really enjoying Alosa and her kick ass female crew.

The world building was much better than in the first book and i enjoyed every second of it and loved it. 

Joelina Schlabbach

Colleen

5 Stars

*This review contains minor spoilers for this book and for the first book. If you have not read Daughter of the Pirate King yet, I would advise against reading anything about the sequel including the publisher's description of Daughter of the Siren Queen as it contains spoilers for the first book!*

Daughter of the Siren Queen is the first of several sequels coming out in 2018 that I was excited about. I was pleasantly surprised by Levenseller's debut novel last year. There aren't enough witty, swashbuckling adventures out there! While I did have a few minor quips with the first book, I still consider it impressive for a debut. 

The story picks up not too long after the first book left off. Alosa has recovered all three sections of the map to the legendary treasure and the race is on. I won't give away more than that other than there are elements that put more than treasure on the line. The story excels at capturing that sense of grand adventure. And it has the elements needed to liven up any epic escapade: treasure maps, sirens, kidnapping, cannibals, sword fights, ship battles, and more. Speaking of the ships, the author found a good balance of inserting enough accurate nautical terminology without bogging down the story for the average landlubber. 

I liked Alosa even more in this book. And it was great that you get to know the rest of her crew better in this installment. I had high expectations for her crew. And her band of almost all females greatly succeed at showing off their various talents for butt kicking awesomeness. There are no damsels in distress here!

(view spoiler)[I was worried with the way Daughter of the Pirate King ended that the romance angle in the sequel might get a little stale. But not surprisingly, Alosa got spooked by the thought of trust and commitment and tries to keep Riden at a distance. This allowed the romantic tension to stay at an interesting level and not fall into lovey-dovey territory. And in both books, I appreciated that Alosa is the more forceful personality in the relationship. Riden has a good balance of being compassionate and loyal while not being emasculated just because he cares for a strong woman. I enjoyed reading a romance that did not follow the typical (boring) damsel in distress recused by meathead hero plot. (hide spoiler)] 

There is some violence. It's impossible to have a pirate story without it. You couldn't have believable stakes if swords and cannonballs didn't have deadly consequences. But it is not too gory although the violence is there. 

It is also worth mentioning that I like how duologies are gaining ground particularly in YA. Trilogies have been the dominant formula for too long. Duologies are great because they allow for more exploration of the characters and world than a standalone does. But they don't have to suffer the doldrums of Middle Book Syndrome the way most trilogies do. And they don't come with the exhausting commitment that goes hand in hand with longer, drawn-out series. So I definitely can cheer for the uptick in duologies.

I am delighted that Daughter of the Siren Queen lived up to my expectations. It was a wonderful, witty adventure. Keep them coming, Levenseller! Bring me that horizon!


RATING FACTORS:
Ease of Reading: 5 Stars
Writing Style: 5 Stars
Characters and Character Development: 5 Stars
Plot Structure and Development: 4 Stars
Level of Captivation: 5 Stars
Originality: 4 Stars

Faith Kitowski

i am so gonna miss them, ahhhh. this had me screaminggggg. the things riden said, holy man… i’m in love with him. and i just know alosa and riden are soulmates

I have no words for how good it was. Like, it made me feel sad and happy and scared all in one. This is one of the best duologies I have ever read.

Lily

It got me so excited the characters, the world building , the plot, was perfect really 

I have read the first book a months ago then I bought the sequel but then I didn’t feel like reading it because a while passed so i got over it but I believe the second book was more exiting if u r if u r looking for a book that there’s an adventure, little bit of romance, a badass fmc I recommend this book 

Thiea

This book , oh god i

It got me so excited the characters, the world building , the plot, was perfect really 

I have read the first book a months ago then I bought the sequel but then I didn’t feel like reading it because a while passed so i got over it but I believe the second book was more exiting if u r if u r looking for a book that there’s an adventure, little bit of romance, a badass fmc I recommend this book 

  I loved Pirates of the Caribbean until this book series.  Without a doubt this will make it in to my top ten books for 2023.  The reason why I call it a series and not a duology is because the third book, 

 will be published in November 7, 2023.  Oh, I can not wait!  What I wouldn’t do for an ARC.  Hopefully it will be a long on going series.

  The reason why this series can go on forever is because of the writing.  

did an outstanding job balancing everything in her writing.

has something for everyone.  There’s action, adventure, found family, family drama, and romance. 

  The characters are amazing even the villains.  Alosa is a strong and lovable character.  I’m happy Alosa comes to terms with her siren side.  Alosa ship Ava-Lee and her crew are everything you want in a pirate adventure.

  Riden goes through a good chunk of character development in this book.  He has to come to terms with family issues, Alosa being a siren and new crew member of the Ava-Lee.

  The b plot was the relationship between Riden and Alosa.  The first half of the story Alosa avoids Riden. When she can’t Alosa does or says something dumb.  She has issues, big ones.  Riden understands because he comes from a similar background.  The other half of the story is them trying to find a balance between the past, present and future together.  

  We meet Alosa mother and what she has been through since giving birth to Alosa.  I won’t say anything more.  

Katherine Hampton

Ratings,
Book series: 5 ⭐️
Daughter of the Siren Queen: 5 ⭐️
Plot: 5 ⭐️
Cast of Characters: 5 ⭐️
Character Development: 5 ⭐️
MVC / Most Valuable Character: Roslyn

  I loved Pirates of the Caribbean until this book series.  Without a doubt this will make it in to my top ten books for 2023.  The reason why I call it a series and not a duology is because the third book, 

Vengeance of the Pirate Queen will be published in November 7, 2023.  Oh, I can not wait!  What I wouldn’t do for an ARC.  Hopefully it will be a long on going series.
  The reason why this series can go on forever is because of the writing.  Tricia Levenseller did an outstanding job balancing everything in her writing.

  Daughter of the Siren Queen has something for everyone.  There’s action, adventure, found family, family drama, and romance. 
  The characters are amazing even the villains.  Alosa is a strong and lovable character.  I’m happy Alosa comes to terms with her siren side.  Alosa ship Ava-Lee and her crew are everything you want in a pirate adventure.
  Riden goes through a good chunk of character development in this book.  He has to come to terms with family issues, Alosa being a siren and new crew member of the Ava-Lee.
  The b plot was the relationship between Riden and Alosa.  The first half of the story Alosa avoids Riden. When she can’t Alosa does or says something dumb.  She has issues, big ones.  Riden understands because he comes from a similar background.  The other half of the story is them trying to find a balance between the past, present and future together.  
  We meet Alosa mother and what she has been through since giving birth to Alosa.  I won’t say anything more.  

  Read Daughter of the Siren Queen you’ll understand why I love it.

The Daughter of the Siren Queen / Tricia Levenseller

“your enchantments last long after your song fades”

unpopular opinion incoming: I would’ve preferred if the two books were joined to make up a larger stand alone novel 💁🏼‍♀️

in no way was this a bad book, but I found it to be much slower paced. there was such a long setup for what I was expecting to be a great final battle, but the ending felt too abrupt.

I did however enjoy that we got more of the sirens in this book and also watching Alosa learn to master the siren side of herself.

overall, this was a great ya fantasy series and unlike anything I have read before. I would recommend it for a quick read, or something to read after a heavy read, purely for the adventure and witty dialogue!

Larissa Kirchberger

The Daughter of the Siren Queen / Tricia Levenseller

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️

“your enchantments last long after your song fades”

unpopular opinion incoming: I would’ve preferred if the two books were joined to make up a larger stand alone novel 💁🏼‍♀️

in no way was this a bad book, but I found it to be much slower paced. there was such a long setup for what I was expecting to be a great final battle, but the ending felt too abrupt.

I did however enjoy that we got more of the sirens in this book and also watching Alosa learn to master the siren side of herself.

overall, this was a great ya fantasy series and unlike anything I have read before. I would recommend it for a quick read, or something to read after a heavy read, purely for the adventure and witty dialogue!

Courtney

4⭐️. This story picks up 2 months after Daughter of the Pirate King ends. Alosa is in search of the 3rd missing piece of the map to Isla de Canta and now has Riden and Draxen aboard her ship as captives. We get more witty banter between Riden and Alosa. Alosa's journey of finding her place in the world develops so much more in this book. The story is more fast paced and has more action type scenes. I loved the found-family trope as well as the enemies-to-lovers. This was a great conclusion to the duology.

lexi macham 

literal perfection in a book. sometimes a second book isn’t as good as the first but this second book was maybe even better than the first.

Nia E

DAUGHTER OF THE SIREN QUEEN 

“𝙸 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚋𝚘𝚛𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚎𝚊, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚛𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚞𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚝.
𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚗 𝚚𝚞𝚎𝚎𝚗.”

The second book of this duology is once again about our beloved main character Alosa. This time she and her crew of female pirates travel the sea to find out more about Alosa’s heritage as well as a giant mystery considering exactly that. 

Sirens and pirates, love and lust (sadly without too much 🌶spice🌶), enemies to lovers and it’s romantasy? I was instantly sold with this duology and I do not regret one thing. This book was so much fun to read! It’s a quick and easy read and although the writing style sometimes gave me a “fanfictionous vibe”, I really enjoyed this book. I would have loved another part to this, but I don’t think there will be, considering the end of this book - but I still am hoping for it!
All in all I would really recommend this to anyone who is interested in a “Pirates of the Caribbean” meets love story, meets great plot experience!

4/5 stars

Mare Claes

Marchelle

Yora

Leuk verhaal en bad-ass characters, gewoon een goed boek, maar niet heel verrassend, dus 4 sterren

Mikaela 

Pirates! Sirens! Cute boys! Fierce sexy lady pirates! Adventure! Treasure! Murder!

4.5 Loved loved loved it! I wish there was more! 🤗⚔️🧜🏼‍♀️

Pamela Fitzhugh 

Wow, where to begin. After reading the first one I couldn’t wait to read the second one and I was not disappointed. This world that Alosa lives in is a favorite of mine. I’m a sucker for pirates and this second book did not disappoint. I was a little put off with the romance and how obviously Riden loved her and she loved him yet they were both so blind to it. There is definitely an enemies to lovers feel but he falls first. All in all this is a great second book and wraps everything up perfectly and everyone gets the justice they deserve in this one. I do wish you knew what happened to her fathers crew and the rest of the fleet because that’s never truly solved. Other than that it’s a lovely book.

Megan Lowe

I really enjoyed this book and this duo!
I loved the characters, Raiden especially, as well as little Rosalyn.
I did think, however, that everything in this book happened a little too easily and too simply. It was fairly unsophisticated and felt as if the author ran out of ideas and simply wanted this book to be done.
Still, I did enjoy it immensely and am glad I took the time to read it!

Daughter of the Siren Queen

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