“Exquisitely written, The Pirate Queen has taken a place in my top 10 for 2010. The story is complex and yet deceptively simple. Hickman’s characters virtually stepped off the pages and into my life, as I experienced Saphora’s cornucopia of emotions. If The Pirate Queen were a meal, I’d be completely full. As a novel, I’ll call it rich and satisfying. Novel Journey and I give it our highest recommendation. A definite 5 star must read!” ~ Novel Journey