I first would like to say that it has been 10 plus years since I’ve read The Count of Monte Cristo so I’m a little rusty remembering the book. And trying to read a summary was just super confusing…BUT do you need to read The Count of Monte Cristo to read and enjoy this books..NOPE!

Amaya Chandra (also known as Silverfish and Countess Yama) is one of the books tow main characters. She has spent the last 7 years on the a debtors ship (that bought children) called the Brackish working off her parent debut. We our introduced to Silverfish when she is only days away from returning home with her debut paid. That all changes when she rescues a man, named Boon, out of the sea. Long story short (I don’t want to give it all away ; ) ) the two team up to get revenge on the men who ruined their lives and so Countess Yama is brought to life. Amaya is fierce and strong and won’t let anything stop her from getting revenge she deserves.

Cayo Mercado is out second main character and he is the son of the businessman, Kamon Mercado. Cayo’s family had fallen on hard times and he has done a fair share of damage to the family name with his gambling addiction.

What I liked:
- I enjoyed the gender-swapped YA spin on the. The Count of Monte Cristo was one of my favorite books that I had to read in high school. So how can I not enjoy it. Also the author made the story a whole lot less confusing which I am grateful for.
- I loved how protective Amya was of all the younger kids
- just enough action in it to make the story interesting.

What I didn’t like:
- the story dragged in the beginning and took me FOREVER to get into
- kinda confused about the kingdoms and would like to know more

Overall I did really enjoy the book and would recommend it! And after that ending I need the next book like now please and thank you!

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC if this book!*
*I received an eARC in exchange for a honest review*