{"id":31925,"date":"2025-09-03T08:55:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=31925"},"modified":"2025-09-03T08:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:55:35","slug":"review-the-sea-witch-by-eva-leigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/03\/review-the-sea-witch-by-eva-leigh\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-31925\" data-postid=\"31925\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-31925 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xc3z268 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_21fj268 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_1hf6268 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh.jpg?resize=640%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-31926\" title=\"the-sea-witch-eva-leigh\" alt=\"the-sea-witch-eva-leigh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ow65268 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner uses her innate magical power to flee Puritanical New England. Stealing a ship, Alys becomes captain of\u00a0<span class=\"a-text-italic\">The Sea Witch<\/span>, leading its all-female, sorcery-wielding pirate crew. But the colonial British navy is in hot pursuit. The navy fights for a choke hold on the Caribbean and will destroy anything they cannot control, especially witches.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When Ben Priestley, a headstrong naval navigator, is inadvertently captured by the lady pirates, dangerous truths are revealed. A quest that could turn the tides against the navy\u2019s might ignites a reluctant partnership between the by-the-books prisoner and the fierce witch pirate captain. While they brave backstabbing pirates, perilous tropical islands and monster-filled seas, Alys and Ben\u2019s mistrust grows into unexpected desire as they battle an enemy that will stop at nothing to rule the waves.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_02wx268 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ruho268  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25879 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1-2.png?resize=296%2C72&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Aug 26, 2025<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong> <em>Salt &amp; Sorcery<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>1<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Hot<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> Canary Street Press<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $12.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>A gripping fantasy world that I never wanted to leave!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Eva Leigh<\/strong> writes lush worlds with the perfect balance of female empowerment and males who are supportive and not threatened by strong women. I\u2019ve always enjoyed her historical romance stories, but <strong>The Sea Witch<\/strong> goes above and beyond. It\u2019s <strong>Pirates of the Caribbean<\/strong>, but better. How better? If Jack Sparrow were an intelligent female with magical ability and the desire to be free, but still do the right thing&#8230; that\u2019s <strong>Alys Tanner<\/strong>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, at first, I thought, based on the titles, this book would be about a female witch pirate who was captured. Never in a hundred years did I expect it to be about Alys Tanner, the captain of a ship called The Sea Witch, and her magically inclined crew on an adventure through the seas to locate clues that would help them free sea-faring leviathans from British Naval enslavement. Add in a relentless, broody, and sexy naval sailing master, who charts the seas, who is intent on bringing Alys to heel, and things get better.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Leigh is once again inspiring me, as I love books that combine plenty of action with romance and a deep-seated plot that still leaves me with questions when I reach the end. The pacing is on point, the stakes are constantly raised, and the setting is lush and vibrant. The magic system was probably one of the aspects that captivated me, aside from the underlying story. Women exist in a world where they are persecuted for using magic, whereas men are professionally trained and celebrated. The witches of Alys Tanner\u2019s crew discover their power through natural means, tying their development to learned experiences and imagination. I love this idea of where magic merely exists, and by embracing it, calling to it, a person can harness its power.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The romance itself is a slow burn that quickly becomes incendiary. Alys and <strong>Ben<\/strong> both come from similar yet different worlds. Tortured by their pasts and desperate to forge their own futures. As their paths intertwine, the developing relationship only enriches the story itself and adds a new layer of conflict for both characters.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, I have only one thing left to say \u2013 when will Book Two be available? This is all I care about at this point. I need more of this story, of the Sea Witch, the crew, and its captain. If you\u2019re looking for a romantasy with a unique world, a magical system that kicks ass, female empowerment on a grand scale, and plenty of action balanced with romance, this one is for you.<\/p><p><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wzma268 customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g3xA3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/46kc9YT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh\/1146285013?ean=9780369760623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/the-sea-witch-22?sId=1b9de6aa-e765-4103-8a00-7fff7a000057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Eva_Leigh_The_Sea_Witch?id=2iohEQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner uses her innate magical power to flee Puritanical New England. 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Stealing a ship, Alys becomes captain of\u00a0The Sea Witch, leading its all-female, sorcery-wielding pirate crew. But the colonial British navy is in hot pursuit. The navy fights for a choke hold on the Caribbean and will destroy anything they cannot control, especially witches.<br \/><br \/>When Ben Priestley, a headstrong naval navigator, is inadvertently captured by the lady pirates, dangerous truths are revealed. A quest that could turn the tides against the navy\u2019s might ignites a reluctant partnership between the by-the-books prisoner and the fierce witch pirate captain. While they brave backstabbing pirates, perilous tropical islands and monster-filled seas, Alys and Ben\u2019s mistrust grows into unexpected desire as they battle an enemy that will stop at nothing to rule the waves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Aug 26, 2025<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong> <em>Salt &amp; Sorcery<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>1<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Hot<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> Canary Street Press<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $12.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>A gripping fantasy world that I never wanted to leave!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Eva Leigh<\/strong> writes lush worlds with the perfect balance of female empowerment and males who are supportive and not threatened by strong women. I\u2019ve always enjoyed her historical romance stories, but <strong>The Sea Witch<\/strong> goes above and beyond. It\u2019s <strong>Pirates of the Caribbean<\/strong>, but better. How better? If Jack Sparrow were an intelligent female with magical ability and the desire to be free, but still do the right thing... that\u2019s <strong>Alys Tanner<\/strong>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, at first, I thought, based on the titles, this book would be about a female witch pirate who was captured. Never in a hundred years did I expect it to be about Alys Tanner, the captain of a ship called The Sea Witch, and her magically inclined crew on an adventure through the seas to locate clues that would help them free sea-faring leviathans from British Naval enslavement. Add in a relentless, broody, and sexy naval sailing master, who charts the seas, who is intent on bringing Alys to heel, and things get better.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Leigh is once again inspiring me, as I love books that combine plenty of action with romance and a deep-seated plot that still leaves me with questions when I reach the end. The pacing is on point, the stakes are constantly raised, and the setting is lush and vibrant. The magic system was probably one of the aspects that captivated me, aside from the underlying story. Women exist in a world where they are persecuted for using magic, whereas men are professionally trained and celebrated. The witches of Alys Tanner\u2019s crew discover their power through natural means, tying their development to learned experiences and imagination. I love this idea of where magic merely exists, and by embracing it, calling to it, a person can harness its power.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The romance itself is a slow burn that quickly becomes incendiary. Alys and <strong>Ben<\/strong> both come from similar yet different worlds. Tortured by their pasts and desperate to forge their own futures. As their paths intertwine, the developing relationship only enriches the story itself and adds a new layer of conflict for both characters.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, I have only one thing left to say \u2013 when will Book Two be available? This is all I care about at this point. I need more of this story, of the Sea Witch, the crew, and its captain. If you\u2019re looking for a romantasy with a unique world, a magical system that kicks ass, female empowerment on a grand scale, and plenty of action balanced with romance, this one is for you.<\/p><p><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4g3xA3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/46kc9YT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-sea-witch-eva-leigh\/1146285013?ean=9780369760623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/the-sea-witch-22?sId=1b9de6aa-e765-4103-8a00-7fff7a000057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Eva_Leigh_The_Sea_Witch?id=2iohEQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31925"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31932,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31925\/revisions\/31932"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}