Posted by Guest Author • September 30, 2015

Note: This is a guest post.

As readers and fans of the pirate-themed YA fantasy series The Odyssey of Jon Sinclair, I thought you’d be interested in hearing about some other YA pirate books out there. Below is a list of recommended reads that was compiled by Lisa Parkin (of the Read.Breathe.Relax young adult fantasy/sci-fi book blog), and she has kindly allowed us to share it here. If you’ve read any of the suggested books, chime in with your thoughts in the comments section below.

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The Assassin’s Curse reminded me why I love pirate books. I mean, there are ENDLESS reasons, but a few of my favorites are: pirates are fierce, pirates are fearless and pirates don’t play by the rules.

I’ve compiled a few top YA pirate books that you did not know exist, but that I think you will definitely enjoy.

Awesome YA Pirate Books

A lot of these books feature strong heroines and rough and tumble motley crews. I think my favorite part of pirate books is reading about the experience of living on the sea. I love “hearing” characters talk about how the boat is like a living thing and that they love being swayed like a baby at night.

But, life on the sea is not all laughs and giggles. So, to get you started, I recommend:

Mad Kestrel by Misty Massey – Not only is this book a pirate-ridden story, it’s also a FANTASY pirate story. A win-win-win.

Bloody Jack series by L.A. Meyer – There are a ton of books in this series (11 total), so if you’re looking for a good time, call this book. Jacky Faber is a high-strung, wild thing who wants to be a pirate and has to dress up like a boy to be one. Antics ensure.

Pirates! by Celia Rees – Another female-centric pirate story that is filled with adventure and romance.

Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi – Seems to have a pirate-esque flair but is not called a pirate book outright. Let’s just say, there’s definitely some “privateering” going on instead.

The Princess Bride by William Goldman – You’ve most likely seen this movie, but have you read the book? It’s genius. It’s funny and geniusly told and so different than the movie in a good way.

Steel by Carrie Vaughn – Although it wasn’t my favorite book, you may enjoy this realistic-ish story of a girl sent back in time to a real life pirate ship.

What are some of your favorite pirate books, and are there any you’ve read that you think we haven’t heard of?

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To view the original publication of this post on the Read.Breathe.Relax website, click here. To connect with Read.Breathe.Relax blogger Lisa Parkin, you can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr.

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Who is Sally Copus?

Sally Copus is the author of the young adult fantasy fiction series The Odyssey of Jon Sinclair, including BlackHeart’s Legacy (Book 1) and Keys to Atlantis (Book 2). To learn more, you are invited to connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.