Like a punch in the face, eighteen-year-old Maeve O'Malley's visions knock her off her path. The Pirate Queen stalking Maeve in her dreams killed her mother years ago, and now, the villian is coming for her. Maeve's decision to ditch Boston College takes everyone by surprise as she packs her bags, leaves America, and heads to the west coast of Ireland to chase her dreams—and end them.
This was a great read. I read through it rather quickly. I really liked Maeve and enjoyed following her on her adventure. I highly recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

The cover gives the impression of a dark and foreboding tale, full of folklore, myths and a little bit of magic.

When i first started reading, I was intrigued by the secrecy surrounding Maeve's Irish roots. We meet her during a family get-together in her Boston home, where she has been raised by her grandparents since her mother's death. We learn early on that there is something special about Maeve, not least because of her visions; or awake dreams as she calls them. We follow her to Ireland where she struggles to control her ever-strengthening episodes, whilst meeting all sorts of characters; some friends, some foes, and some that aren't so clear!

Enrolling in a history course at NUIG (National University of Ireland, in Galway), she soon finds a kindred spirit to join her on her quest, but how will it end?

• Thoughts

Without wanting to give too much away (I try to keep my reviewing a spoiler-free zone!) I found BOHERMORE an enthralling read. The action was well-paced and I found that the inclusion of lots of historical details made for an interesting read.

As I continued reading, I found myself really rooting for Maeve, and was eager for her to find the answers she was seeking.

The author's writing style is easy to read; and she weaves many snippets of historical detail, myth and legend with ease.

I was left wanting to seek out further reading on as she is such an intriguing character; and can't wait for the second book in The Pirate Queen series, to find out what happens next for Maeve.

• Rating & Recommendations

A suspense-filled read, I rate this thriller 4 out of 5 stars.

Recommended reading for lovers of YA fiction and fans of Paranormal tales, with a bit of history mixed in.

An amazing first book in a series that promises to be full of excitement and adventure.

Maeve O'Malley has suffered from "awake dreams" since childhood where she is swept away in a rush of wind and sees scenes from the deck of a pirate ship. When her dreams become more and more vivid, Maeve travels all the way to Ireland to chase the mystery. Once there, she meets a musician Rory, a professor Paul, and a dangerous man named Fergal, all of whom seem to somehow be connected to her dreams and what they're telling her.

Bohermore is a well-written, captivating blend of reality and Irish lore, set in the beautiful Irish countryside. The descriptions are vividly and richly painted, and the main character development is deep and complex. I liked that while romance was a part of the story, the main focus was on Maeve's quest for answers. The mystery kept me on the edge of my seat, and the only disappointing thing about this book is that the second one isn't already out yet. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a bit of historical mysticism tossed in with an adventure story.

Thank to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for a fair review!

Beautifully written story with a strong female character. I loved getting swept away in the Irish landscape. The story is fast paced with lots of suspense. Can't wait for the next book!

I gave up on this one. It’s very slow-burning and the plot is being neglected. So far the focus was mostly on the love interests – 3!! of them appeared up until this point – and it would be possible to drown in the clouds of butterflies the main character’s stomach produces on every fourth page.

Most of the characters come across as immature and Maeve, the protagonist, has the unfortunate symptoms of a Mary Sue. Michelle, her friend, can only think about boys and so they hang around a boy band all the time. They are so deep into social affairs that Maeve doesn’t do the research about her family and her past; the very thing she went to Ireland for in the first place. Hence, there is no plot, only lots of handsome guys and clichéd conversations and I ran out of patience.

I don’t feel there’s anything special about the writing either, it’s okay, but not too captivating. I’m afraid Bohermore didn’t give me a reason to hold onto it and so I let go…

Unfortunately I couldn't really get on with this book, there were too many editing errors such as wrong use of tense and too many similies and metaphors where they weren't necessary.

This is a six star read! I loved everything about this book. It is beyond well written the characters are relatable, the story is interesting and well paced. It manages to enthrall, without the flash of fight or sex scenes. The budding and established relationship between the characters and their ancestors is epic. I eagerly await the next book.