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Tales of the Sirius: Part I – Fugitive
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A wickedly fun pirate tale for madcaps ready to embark on a swashbuckling journey of rousing adventure, chilling peril, tempestuous romance…and thundering laughter!
Synopsis:
Life on the Sirius pirate ship is a jolly one, full of wild carousing and lucrative plunder—until a mysterious stowaway breaks into the lives of all eight crewmates.
Rescued from a drifting boat, Rhein finds herself thrust into the unpredictable seafaring life of a pirate ship—beset by hardship, hostility…and the ever-present threat of the plank.
As she gruelingly finds her place among the quirky crew, weathering the dangers of their audacious exploits to prove her worth, she’ll come to understand the reasons behind the choices of those around her, and forge unexpected bonds.
Until her own past comes knocking once more.
Synopsis:
Life on the Sirius pirate ship is a jolly one, full of wild carousing and lucrative plunder—until a mysterious stowaway breaks into the lives of all eight crewmates.
Rescued from a drifting boat, Rhein finds herself thrust into the unpredictable seafaring life of a pirate ship—beset by hardship, hostility…and the ever-present threat of the plank.
As she gruelingly finds her place among the quirky crew, weathering the dangers of their audacious exploits to prove her worth, she’ll come to understand the reasons behind the choices of those around her, and forge unexpected bonds.
Until her own past comes knocking once more.
555 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication September 17, 2026
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September 6, 2026
4.5 stars⭐️
Okay this was fun! I’ve been needing more pirate books and this totally scratched that itch. Such an easily lovable group of characters, an addictive writing style that’s action packed, humorous, and yet has an emotional pull.
I would put this book in the area of pirating that is more… unserious? (I don’t know the best way to describe it). Think One Piece type of humor and dynamics with the crew, yet there is still a lot of serious topics, a lot of action, angst, etc. And just like One Piece being a whole commentary on government and politics, and etc, this book had that as well! So Tales of the Sirius is in no way shallow as you break through the first few layers of the world building and meeting the cast through different POVs.
The general prose was unique but worked well as this book was filled with adventure. It was straight forward, not a lot of purple prose or extended descriptions, but that added to the charm I think. I don’t know what was in this because when I first picked it up, I somehow got through 100 pages without even realizing it. It flows well once you get used to the cadence, and there’s SO much going on, which really helped this book’s tone stand out. It’s like… there’s no down time and you get thrown in with the characters and their flaws and strengths, and can’t help but see them as one big pirate crew (family?).
The crew of the Sirius seem a mess until they’re in action and it’s like okay… yup, they are in fact pirates, but pirates that hold themselves to a code. Something about it felt so quintessentially what you expect from One Piece crews and Jack Sparrow.
I love how it leaned in to popular references/tropes involving pirate archetypes. I wouldn’t say I’d label this book as comedy because there’s a lot of serious content, but it’s not an adult book that is going to grind you down per say. There’s purposeful humor in the embellished ways characters act that just add to the charm.
One big thing I really loved and applaud the author on is how obvious the love/research that went into this book. I mean, I don’t know much about boats, but the characters were ON IT. A lot of terms thrown around and actions to further back up how realistic it seemed. And the descriptions for the settings were well done and easy to feel transported to.
I actually really liked the main girl, Rhein, to me she was the perfect example of super book smart and capable but… seemingly lacking in common sense… until you find out what about her past she’s running from. (Though some of her decision making skills really frustrated me. At the end I just wanted to shake sense into her!!) For the other characters- I loved just how much more than meets the eye there is to all members of the crew, and how unique each one is. (While Rhein is the primary POV, there are moments where we get POVs from most of the other crew members).
Anyways …. I need more pirate books and couldn’t help but fall in love with these characters and the addictive plotting, excited for the next book! (And loved all the little drawings throughout, kudos to the illustrator)
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley*
US Release Date: September 17th, 2026
ps. If you’re looking for more pirates i have some recs!! Here’s a super small list of ones I enjoyed that I’ll be adding Tales of the Sirius to :)
—Romantasy: The Ever King/Ever Queen duology
—Adult Fantasy: Tempest (this one is HEAVY on world building and heavy on lyrical prose with a lot of angst, and the pirates will 100% kill)
Okay this was fun! I’ve been needing more pirate books and this totally scratched that itch. Such an easily lovable group of characters, an addictive writing style that’s action packed, humorous, and yet has an emotional pull.
I would put this book in the area of pirating that is more… unserious? (I don’t know the best way to describe it). Think One Piece type of humor and dynamics with the crew, yet there is still a lot of serious topics, a lot of action, angst, etc. And just like One Piece being a whole commentary on government and politics, and etc, this book had that as well! So Tales of the Sirius is in no way shallow as you break through the first few layers of the world building and meeting the cast through different POVs.
The general prose was unique but worked well as this book was filled with adventure. It was straight forward, not a lot of purple prose or extended descriptions, but that added to the charm I think. I don’t know what was in this because when I first picked it up, I somehow got through 100 pages without even realizing it. It flows well once you get used to the cadence, and there’s SO much going on, which really helped this book’s tone stand out. It’s like… there’s no down time and you get thrown in with the characters and their flaws and strengths, and can’t help but see them as one big pirate crew (family?).
The crew of the Sirius seem a mess until they’re in action and it’s like okay… yup, they are in fact pirates, but pirates that hold themselves to a code. Something about it felt so quintessentially what you expect from One Piece crews and Jack Sparrow.
I love how it leaned in to popular references/tropes involving pirate archetypes. I wouldn’t say I’d label this book as comedy because there’s a lot of serious content, but it’s not an adult book that is going to grind you down per say. There’s purposeful humor in the embellished ways characters act that just add to the charm.
One big thing I really loved and applaud the author on is how obvious the love/research that went into this book. I mean, I don’t know much about boats, but the characters were ON IT. A lot of terms thrown around and actions to further back up how realistic it seemed. And the descriptions for the settings were well done and easy to feel transported to.
I actually really liked the main girl, Rhein, to me she was the perfect example of super book smart and capable but… seemingly lacking in common sense… until you find out what about her past she’s running from. (Though some of her decision making skills really frustrated me. At the end I just wanted to shake sense into her!!) For the other characters- I loved just how much more than meets the eye there is to all members of the crew, and how unique each one is. (While Rhein is the primary POV, there are moments where we get POVs from most of the other crew members).
Anyways …. I need more pirate books and couldn’t help but fall in love with these characters and the addictive plotting, excited for the next book! (And loved all the little drawings throughout, kudos to the illustrator)
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley*
US Release Date: September 17th, 2026
ps. If you’re looking for more pirates i have some recs!! Here’s a super small list of ones I enjoyed that I’ll be adding Tales of the Sirius to :)
—Romantasy: The Ever King/Ever Queen duology
—Adult Fantasy: Tempest (this one is HEAVY on world building and heavy on lyrical prose with a lot of angst, and the pirates will 100% kill)
September 5, 2026
Thank you to Net Galley and L.A. Waves for an ALC in exchange for a review.
If you love pirate adventures, you will easily love this book. The crew of the Sirius is easy to love and easy to read about. The story is written in multiple POVs of the crew, but it is always easy to tell whose POV we are on. This is a very easy read - let Captain Whitelock and his crew take you on this adventure. I cannot wait for book 2.
*Partial spoilers ahead*
Laying unconscious on a boat in the middle of the sea was not what Rhein expected when fleeing the Keelika prison, but neither was waking up on a pirate ship and joining the crew.
Through perilous adventure, we slowly learn the background of each crew member. With Rhein being a recent addition and by complete accident, there are crew members who are weary of her being aboard. Rhein may mess up a few times, but is granted one more chance - as long as she risks her life to help the Captain find his treasure.
If you love pirate adventures, you will easily love this book. The crew of the Sirius is easy to love and easy to read about. The story is written in multiple POVs of the crew, but it is always easy to tell whose POV we are on. This is a very easy read - let Captain Whitelock and his crew take you on this adventure. I cannot wait for book 2.
*Partial spoilers ahead*
Laying unconscious on a boat in the middle of the sea was not what Rhein expected when fleeing the Keelika prison, but neither was waking up on a pirate ship and joining the crew.
Through perilous adventure, we slowly learn the background of each crew member. With Rhein being a recent addition and by complete accident, there are crew members who are weary of her being aboard. Rhein may mess up a few times, but is granted one more chance - as long as she risks her life to help the Captain find his treasure.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I absolutely loved this book -- pirates, the brisk sea air, fighting, and romance, what's not to love? But what particularly surprised me was the details about the ship, the names of a hundred doo-dads and techniques that made me feel like I was getting a lesson in history as well. The characters all have their own unique voice and manners, and draw you in with their piratey-ness. I was rooting for Rhein the entire time (though I hope she choosing a certain someone over a certain someone else ;) ;) ;))
Besides Rhein, my favourite character must be the captain, who's the kind of man you want leading your pirate ship into battle -- in that I most prefer a good drink first, and sanity second.
With all the churn of life these days, this is a book that really emerges you in the salty sea air. I loved the easy banter and humour, and while there are serious moments throughout, this is ultimately a book about escape into pirate life a century ago. From the wonderfully described towns, to the detailed explanation of what careening is (never knew "careening" had anything to do with ships before!), to fantastic writing that really showcases LA Waves's expertise, this is a great book to bring with you on a train ride, at home in the evening with a cup of tea, or (of course) on a ship.
Aye aye mateys
Besides Rhein, my favourite character must be the captain, who's the kind of man you want leading your pirate ship into battle -- in that I most prefer a good drink first, and sanity second.
With all the churn of life these days, this is a book that really emerges you in the salty sea air. I loved the easy banter and humour, and while there are serious moments throughout, this is ultimately a book about escape into pirate life a century ago. From the wonderfully described towns, to the detailed explanation of what careening is (never knew "careening" had anything to do with ships before!), to fantastic writing that really showcases LA Waves's expertise, this is a great book to bring with you on a train ride, at home in the evening with a cup of tea, or (of course) on a ship.
Aye aye mateys
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had a great time with this book! It's a beautifully written novel with an intriguing cast of characters set in richly described settings, and full of exciting adventures.
It all begins when a group of pirates sailing aboard a ship called The Sirius rescues an unconscious woman called Rhein drifting alone on a skiff. The effect her presence has on several crew members already makes for a super engaging read; add to that the hunt for a treasure and the risks of outlawry, which send Rhein and the pirates through countless perils, where both cities and natural surroundings prove to be threats to be reckoned with.
The crewmates themselves are each a world of their own: sardonic Captain Whitelock, medic Loïc, mysterious Gunner Stumpy, and particularly First Mate Johan, whose backstory is only one of many fascinating tangents the narrative takes. More books are in the pipeline, and you can tell by how many intriguing threads are left open in this first volume.
And you'd probably never guess the icing on the cake! What makes Tales of the Sirius I truly original is its trademark dialogue humor. Characters usually trade wisecracks that make the journey as witty as it is thrilling — sharp as a blade, and just as unpredictable!
It all begins when a group of pirates sailing aboard a ship called The Sirius rescues an unconscious woman called Rhein drifting alone on a skiff. The effect her presence has on several crew members already makes for a super engaging read; add to that the hunt for a treasure and the risks of outlawry, which send Rhein and the pirates through countless perils, where both cities and natural surroundings prove to be threats to be reckoned with.
The crewmates themselves are each a world of their own: sardonic Captain Whitelock, medic Loïc, mysterious Gunner Stumpy, and particularly First Mate Johan, whose backstory is only one of many fascinating tangents the narrative takes. More books are in the pipeline, and you can tell by how many intriguing threads are left open in this first volume.
And you'd probably never guess the icing on the cake! What makes Tales of the Sirius I truly original is its trademark dialogue humor. Characters usually trade wisecracks that make the journey as witty as it is thrilling — sharp as a blade, and just as unpredictable!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you L. A. Waves for providing this ARC ebook for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
This was such a fun adventure of a story~
We got to know the crew through their povs and each felt like their own unique self. Even when the pov switched it was very easy to stay on track, leaving no confusion of which pov we were getting. The characters are all very well written, leaving you interested in all their backstories / life stories.
It was very easy to just sit back, relax and enjoy the adventure this crew took us on~
This was such a fun adventure of a story~
We got to know the crew through their povs and each felt like their own unique self. Even when the pov switched it was very easy to stay on track, leaving no confusion of which pov we were getting. The characters are all very well written, leaving you interested in all their backstories / life stories.
It was very easy to just sit back, relax and enjoy the adventure this crew took us on~
Review of advance copy
An easy, fun read. This book blends comedy, social commentary and action into a wonderful mix of adventure and fantasy. Love the attention to detail on every page. The characters are well written and extremely interesting (my favorite would have to be Liz, the heart of the crew). Highly recommended summer read!
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