This is an incredible book, and you probably shouldn't read it. Not because it's badly written or anything, but because it's a lot, and by sheer probability it will be too much for most people. Have you read an enjoyed the Sparrow, but found the celibacy of the protagonist the most annoying thing about it? You might be ready for this one. I'd recommend reading a few more reviews though, and don't trust the tags too much. Sure, there is an overall romance plot, but "it's not romance as we know it, Captain!"