Series: Patmos Sea Fantasy Adventure #1
Pages: 192
Genres: Adventure, Coming of Age, Dystopian, Fantasy, Science Fiction
ASIN: B0BHZJ88PM
ISBN: 9798356763434
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Source: ARC
The world was ravaged in a great flood decades ago, but some of the submarines built by the mysterious Shipmasons survived.
Christo Maris is in charge when his submarine is struck. Dazed, confused, he struggles to regain control.
But he soon finds the the future and lives of the family and crew in his hands.
Set off on an undersea exploration featuring pulse pounding action, fantastic underwater worlds, and secrets better left in Davy Jones’ Locker.
Tropes:
- Underwater / Nautical Fantasy
- Steampunk Technology
- Pirate Submarines
- Revenge Quest
- Inexperienced Leader / Coming of Age
- Ancient Behemoths / Sea Monsters
- Post-Apocalyptic (Sunken World)
My Review
Received an ARC of this captivating story from Eric.
Now this type of book is not one I’d usually choose for myself (I’m usually a big lusty romantasy fan) however, this book defied all of my usual tastes and took me on a seaward journey.
I have 2 words for you. Pirates. Submarines.
(Yes, you heard me right you salty seadog.)
This book was everything I didn’t know I wanted to read, it has a charming MMC with a mission, trying to protect everything he cares for, the journey they take in this book is a mass of sea, plunder, and strength.
There are so many different elements that I didn’t expect to pair well together, that somehow just did, and I was left wanting more!
The characters were well defined and enjoyable to read, I particularly liked Captain Diamedes. A huge insufferable git, but entirely dedicated to his plundering selfish ways.
The book held my attention from start to finish, I don’t know much about submarines or sailing, but the book was detailed enough for me to atleast pretend I understood what they were doing, I could picture it in my head clear as day, even if I had no clue which part was what, or what these sailing terms meant.
I found it entertaining and I only wish it had been longer. But I always wish good books were longer..
Thank you for giving me a chance to step out of my comfort zone by providing me with this book.
I will have to make it a habit to not judge books by lack of romance in future, because I feel fantasy adventure has a lot to offer. Not everything requires smut after all.
I recommend to all my fantasy reading friends.
A solid 4* from me.
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