A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
An atmospheric, dual POV, wintery fantasy pirate adventure with a powerful female main character.
2023 is the Year of the Pirate
From 40 year old single mother pirate captains, to a vampire and mermaid pirate love story, this list will have something for everyone.
Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-Eppig
This book is best read in a fish market, by the ocean on a warm spring day with a light breeze. After you've finished, make sure to get your fortune read.
Dark Water Daughter by H.M. Long
An atmospheric, dual POV, wintery fantasy pirate adventure with a powerful female main character.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
A reluctant female pirate captain is coerced into one last sea adventure and the results are magical.
Top reads to celebrate 200!
I’ve read 200 books this year. Here are some of the stand outs.
Merciless Waters by Rae Knowles
An ethereal folklore re-telling, incandescent with female rage.
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint
This book is best read after picking golden apples, but before training for a run.
Calypso's Guest: A Short Story by Andrew Sean Greer
This book is best read on a boat that you made by hand, while traveling towards an island full of mangoes. Leave your AI robots at home for this one, you're going to want to journey on your own.
Medusa: A Novel by Jessie Burton
This book is best read on a boat in the middle of the sea while your siblings fish. If you see something dark and scary in the water, don't worry, because you are Medusa and you have power.
Inanna by Emily H. Wilson
This book is best read under a tree, by the beach with your pet tigers on either side of you, while you eat figs, honey cakes and cheese. Remember to keep your sword or slingshot close by, because these parts are dangerous, even for a goddess like you.
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
This book is best listened to by a pond, with the sound of toads croaking and fish splashing.
Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert
This book is best read in the kitchen, while someone you love makes you breakfast. Oh and don't forget to put on your bulletproof vest, it's going to be a wild ride.
The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood
This book is best read while eating bread dipped in oil, lounging in the sun by blue water - surrounded by your best girl friends.