Vanessa Rasanen

He doesn't mind killing people... he just prefers to do it on his own terms.

But the pirates have no say in who they kill on this island.

The council orders. The pirates obey.

This arrangement has kept Declan from setting foot on these shores for years... until a bit of bad luck forces him to return.

But it may prove a lucrative stop, if the rebel's information is true.

Find the dagger. Escape this life.

But only if this damn stowaway doesn't ruin everything first.… (más)

Lani and her sister, Aoife are soon to be member of an elite Council and will soon have a grand party welcoming them. Lani entrusts Aiofe with a secret. However, Aoife tells their mother that secret leading her to betraying her sister. Their mother exiles Lani from the island and Aoife goes on the run, stowing away on a pirate’s ship. Meanwhile Declan is the captain of said pirate ship. His sister asks for his help on acquiring an enchanted dagger and needs Aoife’s help in breaking into the Council to talk to three Fae sisters who know where the dagger is being kept. This book had it all for me - pirates, sarcasm, humor, and a character who grows all while adventure is happening around her. The cover and synopsis are what initially drew me to this book, the rich storyline and character development is what made me fall in love with it. Though there’s a bombshell Vanessa dropped near the end of book which took me by complete surprise, I didn’t want this book to end. I couldn’t put this down. Though there is a cliffhanger (next book is out in August), I am highly anticipating the next two books in the series. Highly recommend this book!… (más)