About the Book
Book: Oathbound
Author: Victoria McCombs
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release date: February 15, 2022
Beware the waters. The dangerous deep brings ruin to all.
Emme has spent her life avoiding anything to do with pirates. But the fates are cruel, and now a hidden sickness leads her to partner with pirates for the one thing that can save her—a cure on an island none are certain exists.
The pirate captain’s secrets are darker than the deep and threaten to kill them all. His obligations are tinged with betrayal, for his oathbind must be fulfilled. To ignore it is to invite peril of unimaginable destruction.
As the adventure unfolds, the sea takes more than she expects and the sea gives more than he wants.
MY THOUGHTS: If you love pirates, fantastical creatures, and hunting for treasure, you’re need to read Oathbound. The author wove an enjoyable tale of adventure on the seas meant for the YA audience but easily enjoyed by adults as well.
While not a faith-based read, the story is a clean read suitable for the younger end of the YA spectrum. And the very flawed (after all they are pirates) main characters do learn lessons about making wise choices, facing fears, the price of lies, and where to place your loyalty.
I will say, those who avoid magic in the books they read may want to avoid this story. It has several magic creatures and weapons. But if you don’t have an issue with those things, you’re going to enjoy this book. I give it four stars.
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About the Author
Victoria McCombs is the author of The Storyteller’s Series from Parliament House Press, and Oathbound. She writes young adult fantasy and adores stories about treacherous pirates and traitorous princes. Her favorite things include peppermint hot chocolate, peanut butter ice cream, game nights with family, and Jesus. She has her mom to thank for allowing so many medieval weapons inside the house as she was growing up, which curated her love for that time period. She is a mom of three little boys and a wife to the handsomest accountant there is. Together they live in Omaha, Nebraska.
More from Victoria
Oathbound was my quarantine book. I remember getting the idea and thinking “I don’t know of any other pirate books in the YA fantasy genre.” Of course, after that, I saw them everywhere, and several amazing ones have come out since. But theses broken pirates had grabbed my attention and I couldn’t let go.
One aspect of my book makes it unique, and that comes in our main character. My characters are a reflection of me, but none more so than Emme. We see early on that she is sick, and while the disease is made up for the book, it’s mirrored exactly by the disease that runs in my family called ataxia. This is a disease that impairs every part of life before it ends it too soon. I’ve never opened those emotions so fully to put them on a page, but Emme and I were going through this together. While I’m lucky not to have symptoms yet (and the chance to never have to go through it), this disability is something I understand deeply, and I’m honored to bring it to life on the page to show the strength that can lie within even when our bodies fail us.
I hope you all enjoy Oathbound!
Blog Stops
Texas Book-aholic, February 28
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, March 1
Wishful Endings, March 1
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 2
Inklings and notions, March 3
For Him and My Family, March 4
By the Book, March 4
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 5
Nancy E Wood, March 6
Blogging With Carol, March 6
deb’s Book Review, March 7
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 8
Labor Not in Vain, March 8
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, March 9
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 10 (Spotlight)
Inside the Wong Mind, March 10
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, March 11
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 12
Through the Fire Blogs, March 12
Artistic Nobody, March 13
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Victoria is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1b061/oathbound-celebration-tour-giveaway
The Conversation
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this book, it sounds like an excellent read
Thanks for stopping by. If you read it, let me know what you think.
This sounds like a great book
It was a fun story.
My niece would like this book.
Thanks for the contest.
I have a niece I think would probably enjoy it too. Maybe two.
Heather, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Thank you for stopping by!