TRICIA LEVENSELLER
u003cpu003eu003cbu003eA 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to get captured by enemy pirates in this thrilling young adult tale.u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ciu003eu003cbu003eThere will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for. u003cbru003eu003c/bu003eu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eSent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden mapthe key to a legendary treasure troveseventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship. More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eIn u003ciu003eDaughter of the Pirate Kingu003c/iu003e, debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a gripping tale on the high seas. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eAnd don't miss the sequel, u003ciu003eDaughter of the Siren Queenu003c/iu003e!u003cbru003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003ePraise for u003ciu003eDaughter of the Pirate Kingu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e:u003cbru003eu003cbru003e"u003cbu003eReaders should rejoice, because we now have a lady Jack Sparrow on our hands! u003c/bu003eu003ciu003eDaughter of the Pirate Kingu003c/iu003e kidnapped my interest from the first chapter and never let it go! It's a superior debut with a deeply entangled romance, a fearsome heroine not to be trifled with, a clever hero that you seriously u003ciu003ewant u003c/iu003eto trifle with, and a plot twist that makes a rollercoaster seem stable. With a cunning plot, robust writing, and complicated characters, any reader will enjoy being manipulated in Levenseller's capable hands. Definitely for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, u003cbu003efierce heroines, slow-burning romances, and adventuresu003c/bu003e that can turn sour in the space of a gasp. Not for fans of complacent heroines, soothing plots, or those who don't speak sarcasm." Anna Banks, author of the New York Times Bestseller u003ciu003eOf Tritonu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e "Levenseller has created a formidable female character who can take care of herself as she makes some hard decisions. Hand to skilled readers seeking true adventure with u003cbu003eswashbuckling, sword fighting, and a great problem-solving heroineu003c/bu003e." u003ciu003eSchool Library Journal u003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e "u003cbu003eLevenseller makes an impressive debut with this funny, fast-paced, and romance-dashed nautical fantasyu003c/bu003e, set in an alternate world of pirates, sirens, and myriad islands....This ones not to be missed." u003ciu003ePublishers Weeklyu003c/iu003e, u003cbu003estarred reviewu003c/bu003e u003cbru003eu003cbru003e"Tricia Levenseller's vivacious debut novel, the first in a duology, boasts stormy seas, sexy pirates, swordplay and a heroine who conquers all three with aplomb.... u003cbu003eA rip-roaring high seas escapade with a tinge of fantasyu003c/bu003e, u003ciu003eDaughter of the Pirate Kingu003c/iu003e will engage and enthrall its teen audience." u003ciu003eShelf Awarenessu003c/iu003eu003c/pu003e