Book Review: To Catch a Pirate

More Valuable than a Kiss
A swashbuckling adventure sure to keep you to the edge of your seat

Fiction: To Catch a Pirate
Author: Jade Parker
Genres: Adventure, Romance
Rating: 2.5/5

This page-turner is a quick and happy read. It has a very compelling plotline that moves along at a very fast pace. Even though this book conforms to the stereotypical view of pirate adventures, the ingenuity of such convincing situations is sure to sweep you off your feet.

On a ship with her father to New Providence, Annalisa Townsend is suddenly thrown into a world of action and adventure when her ship is boarded by pirates. Trading a kiss for her life, she is saved by a young pirate named James Sterling. However, her father is in grave trouble for losing the money they had to the pirates. One year later, Annalisa is back on the seas to take back what they had lost. Only this time, she had unwillingly put her heart on the line.

For such a short book, it takes a talented writer to fully develop attractive characters and sizzling situations, as it is in this case. The reader is often mesmerized by Annalisa’s innocence and James’ mysterious nature. It’s easy to be fooled by the daring exploits of the couple and for precious moments, believe that you’re apart of this incredible story.

Like all books, this novel also has its drawbacks. Despite the fact that the whimsical characters do more than just play their roles in the book, the fiction does not always satisfy the reader’s curiosity. There is an unfulfilled feeling of not been given enough to chew on when the reader wants to know more – especially about the backgrounds of the characters. However, it might not be a bad thing, as readers are more willing to learn more about these amazing people thrust into daring circumstances. We can only wish that there will be a next book.

- Annie