Seafire

A pirate story with a difference, an all female crew brought together by loss and a sense of pride to fight for what is right.

In a world where a man called Aric wants to rule everyone, who takes children from families to use them for his own cause & sails the seas with his Bullet Crews, dominating the waves. Calendonia is the captain of the Mors Navis an all girl crew determined to take down Aric once and for all, one ship at a time. 
These girls have balls and have made there own kind of family and they leave no one behind, sisterhood is all. 

The world building in this story is great, so vivid and real, the emotions are also very real! We go through all the emotions in this book. There is romance but it is not the main theme of the story, to be honest i would like to see these relationships grow more in the next book. The secondary characters all have strong personalities that you come to admire what each girl brings to the story.

I can’t wait to see where this story takes us especially after that cliffhanger of an ending!!

An epic feminist adventure full of heart & heart-stopping thrills! I am KICKING myself for not picking this up earlier. It was a thrilling read full of daring twists and characters you want to cling to after the final page. Picking up the sequel IMMEDIATELY.

Seafire presents such clever world building. Ostensibly a light pirate fantasy, there is also an element of Sci Fi in the technology used (and a possible hint of dystopia?). The level of detail is fantastic - it feels like the author really understands her world which makes it easier to fall into it. 

Non-stop action from start to finish, this book is a wild adventure stretching across the seas! There are enough twists for a gripping and engaging read. 

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

What to say about Seafire? I loved this book so freaking much.

Pirates are one of the things I absolutely love and Seafire was finally a book that had pirates in and did them really well! Our main character is beyond a bloody badass and I love her with my entire heart. I was sort of nervous going in because of the huge cast of characters but it did not feel overwhelming at all and I came to like so many of them!

The plot was so intricate and I was a little confused at times but when I got into it, I started to love it more and more and I just cannot wait to see where the second book takes the story because the last quarter was so intense and had me on the edge of my seat. The world building was also incredible I could see everything in my mind as it was happening and I was immediately wrapped up in this incredible world.

Okay, Seafire had been on my radar since it first came out and I never got around to it. So when it came up I knew I had to read it and I was lucky enough to be accepted for it! 

This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. I was 20% into the book and I was already crying. This book hits hard but in a good way. Seafire was so beautifully written that I felt like I was with those girls fighting for their lives. 

Caledonia is a brilliant protagonist. She’s strong but she doubts her decisions especially when it comes to the crew and their safety. She’s been put into this role of captain, fighting with the realisation that any wrong move and her crew could die, just like her family was when she was younger. 

I was nervous having such a large cast of secondary characters but honestly, they helped make the book. Each with their own personalities and what they bring to the table I fell in love with each of them. 

I’m annoyed with myself for leaving it so long to read this book and I honestly cannot wait for the next book. I absolutely loved this book to the point that as soon as I had finished it I went and brought a physical copy. 

This is perfect for any fans of pirate books and girl power! If you’re on the fence about this book please go pick it up. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the world and the characters that Natalie C. Parker has created.

Thank you to NetGalley and Usborne Publishing for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

If you're looking for a good feminist pirate story, 'Seafire' is the one to buy

Seafire by Nathalie C. Parker ★★★★★

“Remember when they call you girl, they're trying to tell you something. They're trying to tell you that they're more than you, that the body you're in makes you less. But you know, and I know, that you're exactly what you need to be.”

What a powerful feminist read. Seafire is unlike any pirate story you have read. It has so many amazing and interesting elements. I loved the pacing of Seafire, the change of scenery that happened throughout the book, and the stunning world-building. The friendships between these girls were wonderful to see. Seafire is a unique, fast-paced, and thrilling story about a wonderful group of strong and independent girls. 

This cover is absolutely stunning, wow. I do prefer this one over the other edition. The sparks of electricity are so well done. I love it.

The plot of Seafire is very unique and exciting. I love how the crew is one big group of girls. There aren't enough stories about female pirates. Parker does a great job of keeping this adventure interesting. There were quite a few nice plot twists that I absolutely didn't see coming. The prologue of Seafire is so good and from the moment I starting reading it, I was hooked. I didn't want to stop reading, which is obviously a good sign. I never thought I would like a pirate story this much, but Seafire is not your typical pirate story. This book is action-packed without getting too complicated. The suspense in this novel is unbelievable. I seriously couldn't put it down.

The crew of the Mors Navis felt so real and honest. The crew consists of 54 members, but we only get to know five or six of them. They all do have different personalities, which isn't an easy thing to do. The author did a great job of creating these personas. None of them felt identical. Another thing I really liked is that all these characters have such original names. I did have a little bit of a problem with reading Caledonia's name. I always read it as 'Calzedonia' which is a clothing brand. So it took some time getting used to that but overall I really did enjoy the non-conventional names.

Before I read the book, I looked at some reviews and saw someone saying there is a f/f relationship. I kept wondering when I would see this couple but I never did. I have no idea who's dating who. I did read that that relationship was pushed to the background. I do like LGBTQIA+ representation in a book, but I felt like romance definitely wasn't the main focus in Seafire. This is a story about powerful female pirates and not about romance. I would like to see more f/f relationships, especially since the book features 50+ girls. Let's hope there's more of this in the second book.

I liked the writing style of the author, it was very captivating and addictive. The world-building was amazing. I love how Parker is descriptive without overdoing it. Every time the scene changed I could picture it without any problem. Something positive to note is that there are some scenes that don't take place on the ship. Parker changes the scenery once in a while which makes it that bit more interesting. 

Overall I really liked this feminist pirate story! I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did, to be honest. I always thought pirates were so cool and didn't think they could get any cooler. Well... think again. 

Would I recommend it? Yes, thousand times yes! Everyone should read this feminist pirate story and be enlightened. These girls are so badass! I can't wait to read the second book.

I was provided a copy in exchange for an honest review through netgalley. Thank you to the publisher. 
This is the feminist badass pirate story I didn’t know I needed, even now with the conversations about the new Pirate of the Caribbean being an all female cast. I was really excited for this book, as I don’t tend to read many stories about pirates or that take place at sea. 
I love books filled with action and this one has that, but there was something missing for me, I really enjoyed the writing style, it was a very quick read and easy. This is for sure a very different, adventurous, unique story.  This is a very addictive book, I didn’t want to put it down.
I loved Caledonia as a character and as the captain. Now, let’s talk relationships! I loved how relationships (love and friendships) are described in this book, and how friendship and loyalty are themes addressed in this book. And that sneak peak at book 2 makes me want book 2 now!

I had been wanting to read this for so long, and was happy ro get an arc. It didn't disappoint! Feminist pirates, and a very well written book. Loved it

Seafire is a fantastic read, fast paced, gripping, full of action and has excitement on every page turn.

The writing style is fluent and easy to understand. There is a lot of use advanced technology which we do not have and the names of these and descriptions were well written without over sharing and dont leave you confused later.

The main character Caledonia is great, she is caring, passionate and determined to look after her family. And her crew are her family. She is surrounded by people who love each other, but don't necessarily agree with each other all the time - like all families! 

I loved this so much i have pre- ordered Steel Tide book 2!

Thanks so much for this ARC

Such a good book, easy to read and a great story. So much so I finished Seafire and then two minutes later I had bought Steel Tide.. oops?

Can’t wait to see how it progresses and ends!

3.5/5 STARS

This was definitely an interesting read. I loved the idea of girl pirates and an entire feminst crew battling the seas. I instantly fell in love with Cal, I thought she was a brilliant female protagonist. The entire crew was also great, definitely some heartbreaks along the way. 

The story did sag a little in the middle, the plot became repetitive and the story wasn't quite moving as expected. However, the last couple of chapters truly saved the story and made the ending worth it.

Seafire is the ultimate Girl Power novel. It takes the reader on a gripping and exciting adventure which has you on the edge of your seat. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.