Book: Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen
Genre: Fantasy
Series: Dark Shores #1
Publisher: Tor Teen / Macmillan
Source: ARC via NetGalley!
Where to Buy: Shop local! Find your local independent bookstore at IndieBound!
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High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, a thrilling first novel in a fast-paced new YA fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen.
Genre: Fantasy
Series: Dark Shores #1
Publisher: Tor Teen / Macmillan
Source: ARC via NetGalley!
Where to Buy: Shop local! Find your local independent bookstore at IndieBound!
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High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, a thrilling first novel in a fast-paced new YA fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen.
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Goodreads Summary:
In a world divided by meddlesome gods and treacherous oceans, only the Maarin possess the knowledge to cross the Endless Seas. But they have one mandate: East must never meet West.
A SAILOR WITH A WILL OF IRON
Teriana is the second mate of the Quincense and heir to the Maarin Triumvirate. Her people are born of the seas and the keepers of its secrets, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Teriana breaks her people’s mandate so her friend might escape—a choice with devastating consequences.
A SOLDIER WITH A SECRET
Marcus is the commander of the Thirty-Seventh, the notorious legion that has led the Celendor Empire to conquer the entire East. The legion is his family, but even they don’t know the truth he’s been hiding since childhood. It’s a secret he’ll do anything to protect, no matter how much it costs him – and the world.
A DANGEROUS QUEST
When an Empire senator discovers the existence of the Dark Shores, he captures Teriana’s crew and threatens to reveal Marcus’s secret unless they sail in pursuit of conquest, forcing the two into an unlikely—and unwilling—alliance. They unite for the sake of their families, but both must decide how far they are willing to go, and how much they are willing to sacrifice.
In a world divided by meddlesome gods and treacherous oceans, only the Maarin possess the knowledge to cross the Endless Seas. But they have one mandate: East must never meet West.
A SAILOR WITH A WILL OF IRON
Teriana is the second mate of the Quincense and heir to the Maarin Triumvirate. Her people are born of the seas and the keepers of its secrets, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Teriana breaks her people’s mandate so her friend might escape—a choice with devastating consequences.
A SOLDIER WITH A SECRET
Marcus is the commander of the Thirty-Seventh, the notorious legion that has led the Celendor Empire to conquer the entire East. The legion is his family, but even they don’t know the truth he’s been hiding since childhood. It’s a secret he’ll do anything to protect, no matter how much it costs him – and the world.
A DANGEROUS QUEST
When an Empire senator discovers the existence of the Dark Shores, he captures Teriana’s crew and threatens to reveal Marcus’s secret unless they sail in pursuit of conquest, forcing the two into an unlikely—and unwilling—alliance. They unite for the sake of their families, but both must decide how far they are willing to go, and how much they are willing to sacrifice.
Check out my full review after the jump! Click "Read More" below to continue!
I received a copy of DARK SHORES from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
Dark Shores had been on my radar for quite some time now, and I'm glad that I finally had the opportunity to read it! I won't lie, there are two main reasons this book has been on my radar: 1, the cover is AMAZING and eye-catching (I am definitely the type of person to judge a book by its cover >.> ), and 2, FEMALE PIRATE. You know based on my love for Tricia Levenseller that I LOVE bad ass female pirates. So when I saw the cover and discovered the antagonist was one such character, I immediately requested it on Net Galley.
This was so much more involved than a typical female pirate story, which was refreshing to see honestly. I loved the idea of the existence of the Dark Shores and how only certain people know how to find it. It really reminded me of the Up is Down scene from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World End where they try to find World's End and the ship like turns upside down and everything. At least that's how I imagined it. Either way, SO COOL.
The story line was engaging and exciting and it had so many different elements to keep you interested. I loved the characters a lot, especially Teriana, but felt all of them were adequately planned out and executed.
Now I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't a true pirate story a la Pirate King or something akin to Pirates of the Caribbean, but I suppose that was my own fault for having those expectations. The story and world building are still top-notch and the writing was creative and inventive. I would definitely pick up the next book in the series when it comes out next year.
Thanks again to Macmillan & Netgalley for the review copy in exchange for my honesty!
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