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I had high hopes going into Of the Stars and Sea. As a lover of pirate romance and the enemies-to-lovers trope, the premise felt like it was tailor-made for me. Unfortunately, the execution didn’t quite deliver what I was hoping for.
While the story had potential, I struggled to stay engaged. One of the main issues for me was the lack of strong world-building. For a story set in such a fantastical and adventurous setting, I found myself frequently confused about the world and the rules that governed it. Important elements seemed glossed over or underdeveloped, which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story.
Additionally, the romance — which should have been a central highlight — felt rushed. The transition from enemies to lovers lacked the tension, growth, and emotional payoff that makes this trope so satisfying. Without enough buildup or believable conflict resolution, the romantic arc fell flat for me.
That said, I can see how others might enjoy the fast-paced plot or the allure of pirate escapades. But for readers like me who crave richly developed settings and slow-burn chemistry, Of the Stars and Sea may leave you wanting more.
Thank you to the author, Brianna Remus, for my digital ARC via BookFunnel. As always, my reviews are my own and unbiased opinions.
Rating: ⭐⭐
A traitorous pirate lord. A bounty hunter with a score to settle. And an epic treasure that will grant them both the freedom they desire…unless they destroy each other first.
Rowenya Stone is captain of the once fearsome pirate ship, the Trinity. Bound to her father’s old debts, Rowenya has been forced to break the Pirates’ Code by capturing her own kind in exchange for money. Tired of being shackled to her father’s past, Rowenya hatches a plan to steal an ancient artifact, said to unveil a map to the greatest treasure ever known to man.
But the plan goes awry when Grayson Tyde, the most ruthless and feared pirate lord in the Southern Realm, intercepts them. When Grayson discovers Rowenya has one thing he does not—knowledge of the old gods’ language inscribed upon the artifact—he forces her onto his ship.
However, they are not the only ones in search of the artifact, and as the threat of their enemies looms, Rowenya must trust the one person she’s always feared. But what terrifies her more is her perilous attraction to Grayson.
In a world where love is a traitorous thing and danger lurks around every corner, Rowenya must decide if finding the treasure is worth losing her heart.
Rowenya Stone is captain of the once fearsome pirate ship, the Trinity. Bound to her father’s old debts, Rowenya has been forced to break the Pirates’ Code by capturing her own kind in exchange for money. Tired of being shackled to her father’s past, Rowenya hatches a plan to steal an ancient artifact, said to unveil a map to the greatest treasure ever known to man.
But the plan goes awry when Grayson Tyde, the most ruthless and feared pirate lord in the Southern Realm, intercepts them. When Grayson discovers Rowenya has one thing he does not—knowledge of the old gods’ language inscribed upon the artifact—he forces her onto his ship.
However, they are not the only ones in search of the artifact, and as the threat of their enemies looms, Rowenya must trust the one person she’s always feared. But what terrifies her more is her perilous attraction to Grayson.
In a world where love is a traitorous thing and danger lurks around every corner, Rowenya must decide if finding the treasure is worth losing her heart.
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