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A Ship of Bones & Teeth: A dark Little Mermaid retelling (Nightwind Book 1) Kindle Edition

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A STANDALONE gothic dark fantasy pirate romance re-telling of The Little Mermaid from the New York Times Bestselling Author of River of Shadows and Blood Orange.

Princess Maren is a woman with a secret.

When she was just 16-years old, she sold her soul to the sea witch Edonia, giving up a life underwater in exchange for the love of Prince Aerik on land. But after a decade of abuse and misery inflicted by the cruel prince, Maren wants nothing more than to leave him and her royal role behind and find Edonia to reverse the spell.

An opportunity for escape presents itself when the prince and princess are traveling overseas and are taken hostage by a band of notorious pirates, led by the fearsome Captain Ramsay "Bones" Battista. Maren has heard the sordid stories about the infamous pirate--not only is his ship supposedly haunted and crewed by the damned, but that no prisoners ever survive. Fortunately for Maren, she learns that the captain also has a score to settle with the sea witch. With any luck, Maren may be able to get her old life back, even if it's being held in the captain's wicked hands.

But Ramsay gets more than he bargained for when he learns who--and what--Maren is, and that her appetite for revenge, freedom, and bloodlust rivals his.

Meanwhile Maren finds herself falling for the pirate's dark nature, even as she discovers that Ramsay has a secret more deadly than her own.

When it comes to the high seas, not all monsters lurk beneath the surface.

Content Warning: Though this is a fantasy, it is also a dark(ISH) romance with potential triggers. A full list can be found inside the book. There is a spinoff of this book called Ocean of Sin and Starlight about another couple. However A Ship of Bones and Teeth acts as a standalone and has an HEA with no cliffhanger.
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What if the little mermaid made the biggest mistake of her life by marrying the prince?
What if for the last ten years the little mermaid wanted her revenge on the sea witch
And what if being kidnapped by a wicked pirate is all she needs to finally free herself?

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Karina Halle is a screenwriter, a former music & travel journalist, and the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author of Grave Matter, Smut, and Blood Orange, as well as 80 other wild and romantic reads, ranging from light & sexy rom coms to horror/paranormal romance and dark fantasy. Needless to say, whatever genre you're into, she's probably written a romance for it. When she's not traveling, she, her husband, and their pup Perry, split their time between a possibly haunted 120 year-old house in Victoria, BC, and their condo in Los Angeles. She seems a bit boring in her bio but I assure you she's a big ol' goof in real life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Metal Blonde Books (May 25, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Karina Halle is a screenwriter, former music & travel journalist, and the New York Times bestselling author of Grave Matter, Blood Orange, & The Royals Next Door, as well as 80 other romances across all sub-genres, ranging from spicy rom coms to gothic horror and dark fantasy. Needless to say, whatever you're into, she's probably written an HEA for it. When she's not traveling, she, her husband, and their pup Perry, split their time between a possibly haunted 120 year-old house in Victoria, BC, and their condo in Los Angeles.

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Customers enjoy the story with its original plot twists and interesting characters. They find the book easy to read and engaging, with a perfect balance of pirate lore and mermaid lore. The visual quality is described as beautiful and rich, with great imagery and cover art. Overall, customers describe the book as fun and spicy, making it an enjoyable and memorable read.

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208 customers mention "Story quality"186 positive22 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it has more story and plot than just fitting to the original. They appreciate the twist, drama, characters, and fast-paced storytelling. The ending wraps up the story well, but there are always more adventures. Readers mention the book takes them on an unexpected journey and makes them want more of Ramsey and Maren.

"...The spice is hot and just enough to not overwhelm the gripping story...." Read more

"...This is a dark story, and it’s clear she put thought into preparing her readers for what’s ahead...." Read more

"...It’s fast paced and interesting…wondering what will happen next. I wouldn’t call this a dark romance but it has some elements that are dark." Read more

"Absolutely loved this retelling. It's like pirates of the Caribbean and little mermaid came together...." Read more

158 customers mention "Readability"152 positive6 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's readability. They found it engaging and enjoyable, with an epic story and intriguing questions answered. Many readers appreciated the author's knowledge about pirates and ships.

"...Maren is amazing and the scene where she ***SPOILER ALERT *** goes feral and eats her abuser's heart made me want to get up and cheer...." Read more

"...Aside from that, it was an easy listen, though I must admit that the heavy emphasis on dark romance and smut was a bit much for my usual taste...." Read more

"...It’s fast paced and interesting…wondering what will happen next. I wouldn’t call this a dark romance but it has some elements that are dark." Read more

"...It was very cute and honestly kinda perfect. I don’t know that I would reread this book again but I’m gong to rate it 4 Stars!..." Read more

64 customers mention "Character development"60 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the main characters interesting and easy to connect with. The heroine develops a strong personality, and her transformation from a meek princess into a fierce and independent one is portrayed well. The book features a unique take on the Little Mermaid storyline, including mythical creatures and epic battles.

"...And it did NOT disappoint. Characters are savage syren (don't call them mermaids!)..." Read more

"...But this was amazing. I loved the twist. I loved all of the characters we are supposed to like and despise like the one where not supposed to like...." Read more

"...The side characters were great, especially the crew...." Read more

"...The world building was amazing and I adored the cast of characters we got to meet along the way…well, most...." Read more

46 customers mention "Spice level"46 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spicy scenes in the book. They find the story engaging despite the spicy content.

"...Spicy, but repetitive so it wasn’t really anything groundbreaking. Definitely a great take on the story...." Read more

"...book is pack with actions, dramas, romances, and of course a really delicious spices+++...." Read more

"...Halle manage to mash The Little Mermaid, Pirates OTC, and vampires into a delicious, dark story of self awareness, choices, mistakes, regrets, love..." Read more

"...This was fun, dark, and spicy. Loved the ending." Read more

35 customers mention "Adventure"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the adventure. They find the book a perfect balance of pirate lore and mermaid lore. It immerses them in the world of pirates, syrens, and kraken. Readers appreciate the geography, history, and sailing terms. The story is described as fun, with a bit of spice.

"This book brought back my love of pirates! Combined with vampires, it’s off the charts...." Read more

"...All in all, an enjoyable time across the sea, and I am definitely interested in reading her new book set in this universe...." Read more

"...I loved the different take on sea witches, the pirate brethren, and mermaids because though I don’t read much fantasy, if felt so new...." Read more

"...The banter, the angst, the action and adventure. From the very first page, I was captivated and easily immersed myself into this world...." Read more

34 customers mention "Visual quality"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's visual quality. They find the imagery great, the cover enticing, and the storyline engaging. The book comes with an art insert that adds to its dark atmosphere.

"...Ultimately the ending sealed the deal for me! It was very cute and honestly kinda perfect...." Read more

"...This was my absolute favorite scene in the book, the set up was beautiful and the passion they had in this particular scene made me fall in love..." Read more

"...I picked it up while on a cruise because the cover and blurb were so enticing, and it turned out to be the perfect choice for the setting...." Read more

"I loved the feel of this book. It was nice and dark with plenty of violence. I felt that the language and grammar left a little bit to be desired...." Read more

28 customers mention "Fun to read"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's fun and spicy pirate romance with chemistry and banter. They find it has the right mix of humor, dark, serious, and romantic elements that make them laugh, cry, and feel excited, sad, and happy. The banter between the lovers and their crew is also appreciated.

"...There were fun battles, some between ships, and some with sea creatures and other monsters that added to the enjoyment, especially during the final..." Read more

"...This dark retelling of a Little Mermaid was super fun to read, keeping you engaged and a quick read...." Read more

"...enjoyed the story, the drama, the characters, the plot twists, and the banter...." Read more

"...although he can be an a$$ at times, he also has a huge heart and is quite funny...." Read more

41 customers mention "Writing quality"28 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality. Some find it well-written and engaging, with personality and a well-thought-out plot. Others mention spelling, grammar, and editing mistakes. The writing style doesn't seem as eloquent as the Underworld Gods series, and some feel the book feels simplistic. However, most readers enjoyed the book.

"...The scene is set wonderfully by Karina and her writing is so imaginative even if you are familiar with the retellings...." Read more

"This is a beautifully written very dark fantasy with a slow burn towards filthy spicy scenes with more downs than there are ups, and while sadly not..." Read more

"...The writing style didn't seem the same as her Underworld Gods series, and I was a little put off by the sexy scenes...." Read more

"...Yet this book is really good I am enjoying every bit of it the author did amazing. Very steamy and has a lot of danger and adventure." Read more

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This book brought back my love of pirates! Combined with vampires, it’s off the charts. Told from both POV, I absolutely loved both main characters. Ramsey is definitely rough around the edges, though he has a sense of vulnerability that Maren seems to lack. I love how Ramsey relishes in Marin’s monstrous side and how possessive he is almost from the start. It’s fast paced and interesting…wondering what will happen next. I wouldn’t call this a dark romance but it has some elements that are dark.
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  • A. Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
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    I'm not usually into pirates so I was hesitant to read this book, but now I can't wait to start the spin off! Maren is amazing and the scene where she ***SPOILER ALERT *** goes feral and eats her abuser's heart made me want to get up and cheer. The spice is hot and just enough to not overwhelm the gripping story. Very rarely will I skip sleep to finish a book but tonight that's what I did- I just HAD to know how it ended. And it did NOT disappoint. Characters are savage syren (don't call them mermaids!) that mate men and then eat their organs, a shark bestie, an abusive human POS husband, sea witches, and vicious blood-thirsty vampire pirates. If you love a good enemies to lovers trope, mixed with high seas adventure, a tale of vengeance, and bloodthirsty vampire sex, you'll be delighted by this story.
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  • Molly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pirates, Sirens, and Betrayal
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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    I rated A Ship of Bones and Teeth about 3.5 stars, rounded up to four. Karina Halle has been one of my favorite authors ever since I first got hooked on her Experiment in Terror series, which still holds a spot in my top 10 favorite books. So when my book club chose this dark fantasy pirate romance that re imagines The Little Mermaid, I was curious to see how it would compare.

    The Little Mermaid meets Pirates of the Caribbean in this standalone adult dark fantasy that weaves a tale of revenge, betrayal, and romance on the high seas. Princess Maren, who traded her life underwater for a cruel prince’s love, finds herself on a desperate quest to undo the curse she made with the sea witch Edonia. When she and the prince are captured by the notorious Captain Ramsay “Bones” Battista, Maren sees a chance to reclaim her old life. But as she and Ramsay forge a dangerous bond, secrets unravel, and both must face the monsters within and beyond.

    First off, I have to commend Karina for the detailed trigger warnings at the start of the book. This is a dark story, and it’s clear she put thought into preparing her readers for what’s ahead. If you decide to keep reading, know that you’re diving in at your own risk!

    I listened to the audiobook version, and while the production was solid overall, I had some mixed feelings. For some reason, the narrator’s portrayal of Maren didn’t quite match the image I had in my head; she sounded much older, which took me out of the story at times. Aside from that, it was an easy listen, though I must admit that the heavy emphasis on dark romance and smut was a bit much for my usual taste. I’m all for fantasy and romance, but the mood just didn’t hit right this time around, and I found myself fast-forwarding through most of the sex scenes. By the time they reached the point where Maren and Ramsay have sex while she’s in siren form, I was pretty much done and ready for the book to wrap up.

    Honestly, if I hadn’t been listening to the audiobook, I might’ve stopped reading earlier. The story felt overly long, and I just wasn’t as invested as I’d hoped to be. Prince Aerik was an ass, Maren was okay, Ramsay was okay… but I did like the cat, even if I’m still puzzled about why there was a super-smart cat helping Maren with no real explanation.

    All in all, A Ship of Bones and Teeth is expertly written, with a compelling and thrilling dark fantasy romance plot, but it didn’t quite live up to my high expectations. Maybe it’s because her EIT series sets the gold standard for me, or maybe it was just a matter of mood. Regardless, it was still an enjoyable read, and I’d definitely recommend it to fans of retellings, dark romance, and smut.

    Despite this one not being exactly my cup of tea, I still have Karina Halle’s standalone An Ocean of Sin and Starlight, and I definitely plan to read that one.
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  • Laura Owens
    3.0 out of 5 stars kinda wanted better pirates
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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    🌶️🌶️/5 (some descriptive spice or repetitive)

    A little mermaid retelling, this is dark, but not so dark you run screaming. Spicy, but repetitive so it wasn’t really anything groundbreaking. Definitely a great take on the story.

    I really enjoyed Maren, but she didn’t really have this standout characteristic that made me say she was unique and something I’ve never read before. I love how she embraces her monster (syren) and isn’t afraid to show her teeth.

    Ramsay was a good complement, the “villain” who is really just misunderstood and has built a strong family around him.

    I think where this story falls a bit to the average side for me is the technical side of things. And yes, I know, this is *fantasy*. It’s clear there was some research done for ships and all that fun stuff about being on the seas, but the action, capabilities, and minutiae that I think some can overlook were kind of glaring issues for me.

    Example: skirmishes on the sea were roughly explained and I never felt tension or fear based on the descriptions. Example: Ramsay and Maren have an entire conversation and fight under water (with legs) and they just walk over to the enemy. And talk. Under. Water. Yeah, it just kind of felt like we ignored physics and the whole existence of pressure that deep in the sea.

    Overall, it was decent, but I definitely hesitate for anything more considering this took me over a week to read. I usually consume these kinds of books in two days. I just didn’t really have any motivation to come back to it except until around 80% when I was ready for it to be over. Cant say the plot was anything driving.
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  • Toni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Karina Halle
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
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    This book brought back my love of pirates! Combined with vampires, it’s off the charts. Told from both POV, I absolutely loved both main characters. Ramsey is definitely rough around the edges, though he has a sense of vulnerability that Maren seems to lack. I love how Ramsey relishes in Marin’s monstrous side and how possessive he is almost from the start. It’s fast paced and interesting…wondering what will happen next. I wouldn’t call this a dark romance but it has some elements that are dark.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
    This book brought back my love of pirates! Combined with vampires, it’s off the charts. Told from both POV, I absolutely loved both main characters. Ramsey is definitely rough around the edges, though he has a sense of vulnerability that Maren seems to lack. I love how Ramsey relishes in Marin’s monstrous side and how possessive he is almost from the start. It’s fast paced and interesting…wondering what will happen next. I wouldn’t call this a dark romance but it has some elements that are dark.
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  • BookishKB
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Ending Was Perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
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    “I’m a Syren. Mermaids are mythical creatures that you men made up, as if there were swarms of females in the seas just waiting to worship you.” I let out a mirthless laugh. “Syrens, on the other hand, we don’t want to worship you. We want to eat you.”

    Omg haha this book was absolutely unhinged! There were a few parts that almost made me DNF and then all of sudden I absolutely loved both the FMC and MMC! Total whiplash!

    Mind your triggers with this one- it gets progressively darker as the story unfolds! And the deaths are rather graphic!

    Ultimately the ending sealed the deal for me! It was very cute and honestly kinda perfect.
    I don’t know that I would reread this book again but I’m gong to rate it 4 Stars!

    I’ll end with my favorite quote of the book-

    “Of all the battles we fight, grief is the one that we cannot win. There is no winning and there is no losing.
    Grief makes a home within your bones so that you'll carry it for all time.”
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  • stephanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Captivating
    Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2023
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    I can't say enough how much I love this book and the story. It pulls you and beckons you to keep reading. Love the spicy scenes and the whole flow of the book. Love the narrative from both sides as well
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  • Freja
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy mother of god
    Reviewed in Germany on July 16, 2024
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    I have read a lot of pirate romances. This one however hit differently. It is dark, like dark af — I’d say darker than Sea of Ruin. It’s a the little mermaid remake where the prince isn’t what he seemed and the grass isn’t greener. There’s pride, curses, action and pirates (duh obviously). This is a fantasy but the fantasy doesn’t overtake the whole book and the story is set in the 18-century?
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  • Fallen For Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fish and dirty pirate
    Reviewed in India on July 13, 2023
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    Aaah amazing book....after so long i read Karina halle's book and it didn't disappoint me. I was hooked from the start and kept reading. It got intense as it moved forward. It was. Bittersweet ending. I was really sad for some characters. Maren and Ramsey I must say after so long im read a book where MFC is as equal to MMC.
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  • chelcy
    5.0 out of 5 stars The emootioonss
    Reviewed in Spain on June 11, 2023
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    Gaah this was so good. I laughed, i got HEATED and i even teared up a little. Listen i was on the train when i read that particular scene with the..mhnh mhm. The gasp i let out. If there's a second book im definitely here for it!
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  • LP
    5.0 out of 5 stars You’re the moon and I’m the tides and every thought, every need, every want, is drawn to you, Maren.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2023
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    With a heavy hangover from Blood Orange I had this book preordered as soon as the prologue hit my mailbox and I wasn't disappointed. With a world building always so compelling and immersive Karina is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors in the genre. And while I was a little sceptical to begin with (I'm not a big fan of Pirates of the Caribbean and I never seen Little Mermaid either, just read the story as a child long time ago), to say that in the end I was happy I gave it a go would be a gross underestimation.

    This book picks up with little mermaid story pretty much where Disney left off, the life with prince Aerik being on the side of a harsh reality rather than a fairytale bliss. He's not Prince Charming by any means - unfortunately so for our mermaid (syren, I'm sorry Maren, syren of course!) who is forced to reconcile her naivete stemming from her young age and a sheltered life so far with the cruel fate at the hands of a wife abuser. But let's just say the insecure prick gets what he deserves (though still a too much of a merciful ending for him, as far as I'm concerned).

    Maren is a fierceful little thing and her character development is brilliant - from naive, shy and abused young girl to a strong woman confident in herself and her abilities. She has to come to terms with what she truly is as well as her life, and take back the control she got swindled out of.
    She blossoms into what she was always meant to be, all thanks to Bones who through his affection and admiration allows her to accept, even like, the monster within her.

    As for Captain Ramsey Bones Battista, well.. I actually had to reconcile myself with the name because you say Ramsey and I see Bolton - for those who know who I'm referring to: you know what I mean when I say that is not necessarily a bad thing but at the same time it very much is (and I'm fully aware that says more about me than it does about the author's choice of character names).
    But pass that, this Captain with magic in the sails of his dreaded pirate ship the Nightwind is the real Prince Charming here. He's dangerous, absolutely lethal, as handsome as they come, and a man strong enough to not be hiding his emotions. He's unscrupulous in the pursuit of his desires and confident enough to not be intimidated by a strong woman - he actually wants her by his side. He's everything we love and more.
    And I was chuffed to find out he has a lot in common with my beloved Valtu as well - who, by the way, I'm still reeling about (I read several books since Blood Orange and still can't shake off this masterpiece of Karina's imagination).

    The interactions between Ramsey and Maren are great - the banter is fun, the chemistry is off the charts and the spice is as hot as it comes. They are both scary monsters in their own right, wild and dangerous, feral and passionate, free out there in their kingdom of the high seas. They are a perfect match to each other.

    This isn't a super complicated story but it's a good fun, it flows well with plenty of action and in its own way it portrays a world just as romantic as Disney's fairytales, albeit quite a bit grittier and definitely not meant for children. It's closer to the original tale from Brothers Grimm in the atmospheric feel than the animated Disney world - the trade itself with the sea witch in the prologue sets the tone for what's to come. Though I'm actually not sure I would call it dark as the take on things is more grey rather than anything else, but alas that made a refreshing change to what I usually read.
    (Definitely check the triggers though in case any of that applies to you - it's not too heavy on them but there are still some.)

    A standalone story, no cliffhanger and all loose ends are nicely tied. While there is a bit of a distant connection to some of Karina's other books this is more about using tropes of a world already meticulously built rather than being an overlap or even a reference. It takes place in the past and while I can imagine Bones still being around to this day given all we know about him, there's no implication whatsoever that that's the case. Though I'd love to see how he would fit in with the likes of Solon or Valtu (pretty please, Karina, hint hint?).
    Overall a great read that I cannot but recommend and I would give it quite a bit more than just five stars if that was possible.
    Certainly worth the spend and I will be quite happy to read it all again in time.

    SPOILER (as vague as possible):
    The only thing I really didn't like (and I mean REALLY didn't like) was at the end where Maren pushed for hostages to be kept alive and released. I think that was unnecessary and it went against the nature of everyone on the Nightwind including Maren herself. It felt like it was there because HEA was only allowed for good characters, not the ones morally ambiguous. It felt forced for the sake of it and for me it took the edge off of the Nightwind. Like trying to apply current criminal code to a fantasy world to make it more palatable. Perhaps that's just me but I think it was out of place, out of character and it shouldn't have been there. It's not enough to warrant knocking a star off though, I just pretend it never happened:-)
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