Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller

Warning

This review contains spoilers.

Synopsis

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.

Review

Daughter of the Siren Queen is a thrilling tale of action, romance, and high-stakes adventure. Tricia Levenseller weaves a tale of betrayal, self-discovery, and leadership. After thoroughly enjoying the first book, I had high hopes for the sequel - and it delivered, perhaps even surpassing its predecessor.

Picking up where Daughter of the Pirate King left off, this sequel shifts the focus to Alosa’s discovery that the greatest danger lies not in the journey ahead but in the dark truths about her father, the ruthless Pirate King. One thing I noted in my review of the first book was the lack of high-seas adventure and battles. This sequel, however, more than makes up for it. Where the first book felt like a story that just happened to take place on a boat, this one fully embraces its maritime setting, delivering a true sea-faring adventure.

Daughter of the Siren Queen takes a much deeper dive into Alosa’s siren heritage, exploring the extent of her powers and the dangers they pose - not just to her enemies, but to her loved ones. The introduction of Alosa’s siren mother added another layer of depth to the story, though in a way I didn’t quite expect!

The sequel further develops the chaotic relationship between Alosa and Riden. While their feelings for each other do add to the story, I’ll admit this is one aspect of the book I didn’t fully connect with. Personally, I’ve never been drawn to romantic subplots, and this one felt extremely predictable. That said, this is entirely a matter of taste and not a fault of Tricia Levenseller’s storytelling at all. For readers who enjoy romance, this will likely be a highlight.

If you enjoyed the first book, Daughter of the Siren Queen is a must-read. It’s a great sequel that raises the stakes, dives deeper into Alosa’s character, and delivers the kind of high-seas aventure I was craving. A worthy sequel that stays true to everything that made the original so compelling.