Ahoy there mateys! I really, really enjoyed the first book in The Red Abbey Chronicles by this Finnish author.  This is technically a prequel and has some serious themes likely slavery, rape, coercion, etc.  I am not sure I would call it YA but the series is marketed that way.  The villain is a bit two-dimensional but the woman in this story are not.  They are diverse and interesting and also in so much pain.  This book has seven points-of-view but as the book goes on, each new character gets less page time.  It takes place over 40 years.  This is not a happy story though it ends with hope.  I would not read this book first because knowing where the women end up helps get through the sadness.  I am planning on reading the third book. Arrrr!