Young Adult

“My first book by this author and definitely won’t be my last. Where it got tense and my anxiety was high, had to take a break and read another book for a bit.”

“<p>I never thought I would enjoy a pirate book as much as I enjoyed this one. It is full of action and scary bits and love and it completely sucks you in. The lore is so well written and fleshed out, that I had to double check that this wasn't based on some REAL legend. </p><p>A really fantastic read! I can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy. </p>”

“<p>Where to begin? I was granted a copy of this novel by the author. I love a good spooky story and was excited to dive in. This novel far exceeded my expectations. The five main characters were funny and so relatable. We all had a friend like one of them in high school. The book gave IT vibes in all the best ways. The town of Blackshore is haunted or cursed, heck maybe even both. Every summer, children disappear. Stories of an evil pirate captain are common knowledge, and the high school even teaches a class about the folklore, missing children, and theories. </p><p>When Autumn disappears, her boyfriend Jesse and bandmates Jamie, Tanner, Noah, and Felix are desperate to find her. For days, she is trapped in the bowels of the caves, living through hell, and even when free, life doesn't go back to normal. Once the tide calls your name, that is it. All are seeing and hearing things that aren't there. Friendships are tested, relationships are put to the test, and not everyone may get a happy ending. I, for one, can not wait to dive back into Blackshore, but I won't be answering back if I hear the tide call my name.</p><p>This book is perfect for lovers of horror and ghost stories!</p>”

“<p>This book was given to me as an ARC via Inside Story and Author here is my voluntarily review.</p><p>4.2⭐️ The Legend of Blackshore was such a creepy and atmospheric read! I loved the mix of mystery, supernatural elements, pirate legends, friendship, and romance. Blackshore had this dark, eerie feeling that made me feel like something was always hiding around the corner. I really enjoyed Autumn and Jesse and the emotional side of their story. There were moments that gave me chills and others that completely pulled at my heart. I also loved the 90s setting it gave the story such a nostalgic feel. Definitely recommend will continue reading 📖 her books 📚. </p>”

“<p>4.5 stars<br><br>I really enjoyed this! This is told through 3 POVs. I enjoyed the different perspectives. Our FMC is Autumn who just moved back to the area. I really enjoyed her character. All the characters were fleshed out pretty well and were interesting to read about. The story has missing children, myths, pirates, ghosts. I thought it was done really well and can't wait for book 2!</p>”

“<br/><br/>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ARC Review <br/>Legend of the Blackshore by Tamara Rector<br/><br/>First of all—Tamara, thank you. Truly. For trusting me with this book and for dropping me into a world that didn’t just invite me in, but locked the door behind me and whispered “you’re not leaving yet.” I didn’t want to leave. Still don’t.<br/><br/>Now listen. I don’t usually read books like this anymore. I used to. Back when Stephen King and Dean Koontz wrecked my childhood in the best possible way. Somewhere along the road, I drifted. And then this book came along and went, “Hey. Remember fear? Remember wonder? Remember that punch-in-the-gut feeling?”<br/>Yeah. That.<br/><br/>This story doesn’t creep in politely. It kicks the door down. Page one—bam—I was there. Standing next to the boys. Jesse. Nathan. Feeling the weight of friendship, the recklessness of being young, the kind of loyalty that feels unbreakable until life tests it with fire.<br/><br/>And then there’s Autumn. Of course there is. The girl. The kind everyone gravitates toward. Brave, beautiful, talented, loved. The kind of girl you pretend not to envy but absolutely do. I know I did. Who wouldn’t want to be her? Or at least be near her light.<br/><br/>This book is dark. Not “look how edgy I am” dark—but honest dark. Children, murder, mayhem, chaos, fear, secrets that rot if left buried. Friendship that both saves and destroys. It’s messy. It’s intense. It’s uncomfortable in the exact way it should be.<br/><br/>And somehow—because Tamara clearly enjoys emotional damage—it also carries magic. A message in a bottle. A pirate. Suspense coiled tight like a held breath. That eerie sense that something is wrong, has always been wrong, and now you’re finally old enough to see it.<br/><br/>When a book becomes hard to say goodbye to, when you feel that quiet, hollow “oh… it’s over” moment—you know it earned its stars.<br/><br/>So yes.<br/>Five stars.<br/>Five majestic, well-earned stars.<br/>Because this story doesn’t just stay with you—it haunts you a little. And honestly? I like my books that way.”