Synopsis:
The pirate queen of the Shattered Islands, Arynn Cosgrove, has battled for control her entire life. After years of bloodshed and sacrifice, she is finally within reach of the peaceful future she has promised the pirates, and ready to face the one person who threatens her hard-earned stability.
When a colossal beast turns her near-victory into chaos, Arynn makes a split-second decision to teleport to safety, only to discover she hadn’t escaped alone. Hadeon Idell, a low-ranking yet ambitious pirate, was swept into the magic with her.
Stranded on a remote island with no crew, no supplies, and no clear way home, they are forced into an uneasy partnership. She has survived by relying on no one but herself, and experience has taught her that closeness comes at a cost. Arynn must decide whether protecting her independence or trust in love.
Hexed by the Tide is a standalone romantasy about a fiercely self-reliant pirate queen, an ambitious underdog determined to earn his place, and the transformative power of choosing to let someone in
Review:
I didn’t know before starting this book that it’s connected to the Tide Bound duology and focuses on a side character from that series. That explains why some events at the beginning, as well as a few references, felt a bit rushed and didn’t fully explain themselves. I would have liked more time spent on the worldbuilding and the magic system to better understand everything.
The story itself is a short one. Arynn and her crew get separated during a fight, and she ends up stranded on an island with a handsome pirate she feels drawn to – even if she doesn’t want to admit it at first. It’s about trying to find their way back and getting to know each other along the way, in more than one sense 🙂
It’s cute and very quick to read. It does stay quite surface-level, which is a bit of a shame, but it still kept me entertained. If you’re looking for something short to read in between bigger books, this could be a good choice.
🌙 Recension: Hexed by the Tide by Lauren O’Brien
📚 Genre: Romance, Fantasy
📅 Release Date: May 7, 2026
📱 Read as: Kindle
📗 Kindle
💸 I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 185
⭐️ 3/5
No Comments