That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story

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I was excited to sink my teeth into this one. Yes, that’s a vampire joke. No, I am not apologising.

Having enjoyed the main Blood & Ancient Scrolls books and other short stories in the world, I was more than happy to jump into another.

That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story follows Sadie “The Goat” Ferrell, a New York cutpurse whose life takes an unexpected turn after a bar fight leaves her missing an ear. Most people would probably take that as a sign to stay home for a while. For Sadie, it’s the kick in the pants she needed to become a pirate. Before long Sadie has taken charge of a local gang, acquired a ship, and started making a living the traditional pirate way by taking other people’s stuff.

I loved the whole atmosphere of this one. Belasco does a great job bringing 1860s New York to life. I found myself wishing we still insulted each other with half as much creativity as some of the old street slang the gangs used to sling around.

There are pirate battles, criminal gangs, vampires (of course), and a touch of spiciness, though less than the title may imply. It works both as a standalone adventure and as an introduction to characters who will appear later in the series. A clever way of going about it without it feeling like a lore dump or exposition.

The narration from Carmen Seantel and Hel was a good fit for Sadie’s confident, self-assured personality. Different voices from the main series, but ones that suited the material nicely.

Overall, this was a fun little detour into the world of the am’r. Short, entertaining, and packed with pirate action, vampire intrigue, and plenty of personality. It adds some nice background to the wider series without needing to have listened to the previous books before jumping in.

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