Unfortunately this was a DNF at 77 pages.

Having loved A Taste of Gold and Iron, I really hoped I would enjoy another book set in the same universe (despite it being based around pirates which I don't usually like). Unfortunately this just didn't work for me. It's completely different from ATOGAI in tone, premise and characters, and I suspect may appeal predominantly to a different kind of reader. 

I would suggest giving this book a try of you are a fan of irreverent, comic fantasy. It is genuinely funny; even though I wasn't enjoying the book I still laughed out loud multiple times. You do also need to be a reader who does not mind reading unlikeable or annoying main characters. 

It's well written and easy to read and I'm sure there are people who will love this book, sadly I am just not one of them.