About the Book Oathbound

Book: Oathbound

Author: Victoria McCombs

Genre: YA Fantasy

Release date: February 15, 2022

Beware the waters. The dangerous deep brings ruin to all.

Emme has spent her life avoiding anything to do with pirates. But the fates are cruel, and now a hidden sickness leads her to partner with pirates for the one thing that can save her—a cure on an island none are certain exists.

The pirate captain’s secrets are darker than the deep and threaten to kill them all. His obligations are tinged with betrayal, for his oathbind must be fulfilled. To ignore it is to invite peril of unimaginable destruction.

As the adventure unfolds, the sea takes more than she expects and the sea gives more than he wants.

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My Thoughts on Oathbound

Okay, so many things. 

One, the cover is amazing.  I mean one look at that cover and I immediately want to read it because it captures my interest and makes me want to know why.  Why did they choose a bleeding rose and a sword?  Must read because I must know. Good job on the cover. 

Next up, it says book one so I know there will be more.  This makes me want to read the book because I know that if I love it there will be more to come and that is always a good thing!

Now, for the actual book review!

This is a clean fiction novel for young adults.  It is not a Christian novel per se but it’s not “not” a Christian novel if that makes any sense at all.  While it says young adult I would not pass it down to anyone under 16 for sure.  And I would note that I’m only letting my mature-reader read this book. 

There are lots of “curses” in the book.  Basically clean versions of cuss words.  So if that’s something you steer clear of please beware.  There is also some magic in the book, so also just be forewarned.  I did not find any sexual stuff though there are some kisses/almost kisses and some chat about body shape and appeal. 

While I really enjoyed this book I would not recommend it for younger readers.  Think upper teens and 20s for my recommendation.

For the characters!

This book is written in the first person but it’s two people back and forth with maybe two other people popping their voices in as well.  Emme is 18 and Arn is 21 and they are the main characters.  There is violence and fighting.  It’s a pirate ship after all. 

The book reads quickly and fast.  The plot wraps you up in it.  While there is some content as I’ve mentioned above that is a bit questionable for me for younger readers I did find it an enjoyable read and I will be reading the next book in the series. 

Thanks for reading and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this book!

Total side note, but I feel like we are neighbors, the author and I because her bio says she lives two hours from me!  How cool is that?!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of Oathbound

Victoria McCombs is the author of The Storyteller’s Series from Parliament House Press and Oathbound. She writes young adult fantasy and adores stories about treacherous pirates and traitorous princes. Her favorite things include peppermint hot chocolate, peanut butter ice cream, game nights with family, and Jesus. She has her mom to thank for allowing so many medieval weapons inside the house as she was growing up, which curated her love for that time period. She is a mom of three little boys and a wife to the most handsome accountant there is. Together they live in Omaha, Nebraska.

More from Victoria

Oathbound was my quarantine book. I remember getting the idea and thinking “I don’t know of any other pirate books in the YA fantasy genre.” Of course, after that, I saw them everywhere, and several amazing ones have come out since. But these broken pirates had grabbed my attention and I couldn’t let go.

One aspect of my book makes it unique, and that comes in our main character. My characters are a reflection of me, but none more so than Emme. We see early on that she is sick, and while the disease is made up for the book, it’s mirrored exactly by the disease that runs in my family called ataxia. This is a disease that impairs every part of life before it ends it too soon. I’ve never opened those emotions so fully to put them on a page, but Emme and I were going through this together. While I’m lucky not to have symptoms yet (and the chance to never have to go through it), this disability is something I understand deeply, and I’m honored to bring it to life on the page to show the strength that can lie within even when our bodies fail us.

I hope you all enjoy Oathbound!

Blog Stops for Oathbound

Texas Book-aholic, February 28

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, March 1

Wishful Endings, March 1

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 2

Inklings and notions, March 3

For Him and My Family, March 4

By the Book, March 4

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 5

Nancy E Wood, March 6

Blogging With Carol, March 6

deb’s Book Review, March 7

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 8

Labor Not in Vain, March 8

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, March 9

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 10 (Spotlight)

Inside the Wong Mind, March 10

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, March 11

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 12

Through the Fire Blogs, March 12

Artistic Nobody, March 13

Giveaway for Oathbound

To celebrate her tour, Victoria is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/1b061/oathbound-celebration-tour-giveaway