thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

There has been no rest on any of the seven seas. Constant and sudden storms have destroyed the ships and scatter the fish into deeper waters. In the backwashed taverns of the port towns, sailors talk in hushed tones, blaming it all on one name: Davy Jones. A greedy being that is neither man nor god but holds the power of the seven seas, and rules the locker, the final resting place for the souls lost to the tides.

Among the rumors it is said that Jones will grant a single wish to the lost and ambitious in exchange for his mark on their arm.

To find Davy Jones and harness his power, two wealthy siblings, born as equal heirs to the Wellerman Trading Company, coerce a young captain to take them to Jones’s famous ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman. However, the captain’s ship, the Billy O’Tea, is a vessel where shadows come to life and secrets are dividing the small crew.

After a thousand years of imprisonment in Davy Jones’s locker, the iron chains restraining Leviathan have rusted and broken. The monster is free.

ARC by NetGalley and the publisher.

Two sisters begin on a journey to hunt down infamous Davy Jones. Rumor has it that anyone willing to make a deal with the ruler of the final resting place for lost ocean souls will be granted a single wish. But with the seven seas already restless with immense storms known for destroying ships how truly safe is this adventure. Add in the fact that the very ship the sisters commission to take them on this quest is haunted by its own shadows. Making the odds of finding more horrors almost as great as the dangerous sea waves they travel on.

This swashbuckling YA book has a great mix of sea faring adventure, mythological water tales, ghosts, and mystery. I was immediately interested by the synopsis and for any young reader who may just be discovering a love for the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise this most definitely will have them hooked. The action was the perfect amount to keep you turning pages, I mean how can it not with a creature such as the Leviathan as a foe. This ocean tale was an atmospheric adventure and its historical elements made for a truly transportive reading experience. The added illustrations throughout aided in the overall reading experience and picturing this creative world and characters.
This YA book will undoubtedly be very successful with its targeted audience and historical fiction Pirate fans.

The Wellermans’ Tale is out now.

Thank you again NetGalley and Friesen Press for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A thrilling sea adventure that transports readers to the treacherous waters of the seven seas. In this historical tale, two siblings, heirs to the Wellerman Trading Company, head out on a dangerous quest to find Davy Jones and harness his legendary power. As they journey aboard the Billy O’Tea, secrets unravel and tensions rise among the small crew, leading to an epic showdown with the monstrous Leviathan. What I enjoyed most about this book is its blend of mystery, adventure, and mythological elements. The Wellermans' Tale kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

Ahoy, mateys! If you're ready for a swashbuckling adventure like no other, then hoist the sails and dive into The Wellermans' Tale! This book is a whirlwind of sea storms, ghost ships, and mythical creatures that'll have you hooked from the very first page. With its rich historical backdrop and captivating storyline, it's like stepping into a world where legends come to life and secrets lurk beneath the waves. So, grab your compass, rally your crew, and set sail on the high seas with the Wellermans—it's a journey you won't soon forget! 🌊⚓️