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Camille Rowen is engaged to Randall Jackson, the most eligible bachelor in San Francisco. So why doesn’t she feel anything when he kisses her? And why is she so excited to go on one last voyage with her sea captain father? Could it have anything to do with handsome, inappropriate Oscar Kildare? And why does her father announce that they’ll be sailing into a different port halfway through their trip?
I enjoyed myself so much reading this fun YA novel! Camille is a feisty, likable heroine; Oscar is a handsome, thoughtful hero; their companion is a lovable rogue; and the action doesn’t really let up. It’s just one thing after another.
Two small things I’ll mention. I think this might have worked a little better as a straight adventure story without the fantasy element. That would have changed the ending quite a bit though, so I won’t swear that I’m right. It just felt more like an adventure story and the fantasy thing was just added in there. Also, I would have liked to have seen more of the Australian setting. It’s a country I’d love to visit, so I’ll take all the description I can get!
Those are small, but really this was just a fun sort of Indiana Jones story with some young love thrown in. Recommended for a light read for young adults and the young at heart.
8 Comments
Hey Jennifer 🙂
Nice review.Love fantasy mixed up with adventure ! Totally my kind.Thanks for sharing your review.Have to do a lot of catching up with new releases !
BTW, loved your blog theme.
I've been hearing such good things about this one…I think I'm going to have to crack and buy it!
you've made me want this one even more!
like an indiana jones?that's a good one =)
This one's on my wishlist! Thanks for the review!
Love adventure stories and if I am not mistaken this is a debut author too. I love the review and I especially like rogue sidekicks. Going on the wishlist.
i love indiana jones too! i have a feeling i'll really enjoy this book. and the cover is amazing!
Indiana Jones love? I LOVE IT already :>