Most people in Ios know better than to challenge Vivarre and its powerful navy. Queen Thea, however, is not afraid to challenge anyone who gets in her way. For years, her kingdom has been supported by pirates. They sail the Iosian sea and raid any ship they come across for resources.
When Thea takes the throne she is challenged by enemies and allies alike. Though women can be warriors, they can never be true rulers. She hopes to change that belief, but she cannot do it alone. Driada is the only female pirate enlisted in Ios. She has served her kingdom faithfully for years, her dedication inspired by her father’s work on the royal ships. When she sees injustices being done against innocent people, she cannot simply sit idle while they suffer.
When these two bold, powerful women meet, it is obvious that they must form an alliance to keep Ios safe. But this alliance quickly shifts from being solely a political move, to one of the heart. Thea is forced to decide which path will lead to victory -- fighting Vivarre without divine help or betraying her promise to never bow down to the gods ever again.
Chelsi Robichaud mainly writes sapphic fiction. Genres include fantasy and contemporary romance. She has also self-published a science-fiction comic, as well as a sapphic historical-fiction comic.
'Thea' is a wonderfully exciting book that I loathe to put down.
The female leads are strong and powerful(with neither of those aspects taking away from their gentler romantic attraction) and the lore is introduced in an understandable yet compelling fashion. The action and adventure within the story constantly leaves the leads in challenging situations and compells the reader to root for them. I'd love to dive back in and explore more of these characters and the world they must navigate together.
This book kept me on my toes and feeling like I couldn’t wait for the next page. Throw in some amazing chemistry between compelling characters and it definitely left me wanting to read more books about them!
Thea is an exciting story full of action and adventure. Queen Thea and Driada are the epitome of strong female characters. Their relationship is the heartbeat of the narrative. Perfect story for anybody looking for a fun summer read!