Let me ask you a question. When you think of Christian novels do you ever imagine a book on pirates? Me either. Today’s blog will introduce you to one with a sassy heroine. This is aptly titled “The Pirate Bride”, and I really enjoyed it.
“The Pirate Bride” by Kathleen Y’Barbo is Book Two in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. Each book in this series published by Barbour is written by a different author which gives them each an unique perspective. This Christian historical novel is set in 1725 and has action, adventure, faith, inspiration, romance, and family all rolled in it. In this book, the main female character, Maribela, is the great-grandaughter of the main couple from Book One. “The Pirate Bride” can easily be read as a stand alone or Book Two.
Author Y’Barbo has done a fabulous job taking readers on a journey to the eighteenth century and the world of pirates or privateers as they prefer to be called. Her book is extremely well written with a plot filled with twist and turns. Doesn’t that make a book fun to read and hard to put down? I think so. The descriptions of the exotic places, people, and things were spot on. Her characters were, well characters very colorful, with some being so lovable and others downright detestable. They were are well defined and well rounded.
This is the tale of Mirabela Cordova. She is a spunky young girl that was taken away from everything familiar after she is told that her mother and grandfather have died. Her father tells her she must come and live with him. That doesn’t damper her feistiness. Along the way, Mirabela meets Captain Jean-Luc, leader of a pirate crew, and without giving away any spoilers let’s just say the two become buddies. This storyline grabbed me when the ship took off and refused me let go. I could not put it down. The plot twist are really good. Referencing trusting God and keeping your faith are good lessons one wouldn’t expect in a pirate book. I love Christian authors that always put God and faith in their books. 
Lessons on revenge, lying, greed, and judging as well as love were in this book, too. I learned things about the time, places, and pirates that I did not know. It is inspiring, entertaining, and educational.
Lessons on revenge, lying, greed, and judging as well as love were in this book, too. I learned things about the time, places, and pirates that I did not know. It is inspiring, entertaining, and educational.As much as I enjoyed this book, and I did, there were a few things that were unsettling or needed clarifying. It felt as though too much was cut out in editing. I would actually like to see a book 2.5 to finish this story, fill in the gaps, and give background on emotions.
It would make a great movie. I wanted to cast parts as I devoured the book. It is hard not to picture some things as we have seen them from movies or television shows. The author did a fantastic job. It is a wonderful, take me away read. I would definitely recommend it and gladly rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
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