Capitana by Cassandra James
on February 4, 2025
ISBN: 0063345617
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Format: Chapter Book Fiction, Young Adult
Source: MSL Book Review
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“Capitana” is a young adult adventure romance (first in a duology) by Cassandra James. Ximena is a teenager in a prestigious school to become a pirate hunter. Her parents were executed as pirates, so she is really trying to prove that she is different from them. When a legendary long-dead pirate reappears, Ximena sees her chance to prove herself, but she is in competition with an annoying (yet handsome) classmate. An interesting pirate adventure with romance. The characters felt a little flat, but the action and plot twists keep things moving. Readers looking for a swashbuckling adventure with a female lead will enjoy the ride. Aimed at ages 14-18, this is an additional purchase for young adult collections, especially where pirates are popular.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.