Review

Virelai’s Hoard is a fun and entertaining swashbuckling fantasy tale that I thoroughly enjoyed. The story follows con artist Riley and her rat companion as she tricks her way on board the infamous pirate ship, the Moonshadow. Captained by the mysterious Calla Nymeris, the crew is on their way to find a treasure that should not exist. Their quest is fraught with danger, and not everyone is going to make it back alive.

Virelai’s Hoard is quite a short read at just under 300 pages, and I found myself absolutely racing through it. It was quick-paced and full to the brim with action and adventure. I really like pirate books, and I thought Nash did a brilliant job describing life on board a pirate ship. I particularly enjoyed seeing Riley adjust to life on the sea with the hard work, danger, and the closeness of the crew. The plot was engaging, and I thought the action scenes were particularly entertaining.

Nash does a great job creating tension and romance between the characters, and overall, I thought the romance was well done. I found the characters interesting, and all three of our main characters – Riley, Sable, and Calla – were well developed. I really liked seeing the dynamics between all the different crew members as the story progressed and things got tough. The story came to a really interesting conclusion, so I am very much looking forward to reading book two in the trilogy. The story has a great mix of adventure and romance, and there’s even some ghosts, sirens, and curses thrown into the mix. If you’re looking for a pirate story with characters you can’t help but root for, definitely check out Virelai’s Hoard.