Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

28 reviews

cinderheart's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

“Everyone has something dark in their past. I suppose it's our job to overcome it. And if we can’t overcome it, then all we can do is make the most of it.”

This was a re-read so I could be reminded of the characters for the latest release. 

This book definitely didn't change my life or anything, but I sure as hell had a good time reading it. It's a great summer read with will really transport you aboard a ship in the open sea. The whole pirate thing is just pure fun and adventure. Alosa and Riden have entertaining banter. I would've preferred more world-building and some deeper character complexities, but I also respect the decision to make it a fast-paced book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, and Misogyny

Minor: Child abuse and Rape

cdoubet's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Alcoholism, Death, Kidnapping, Cursing, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual violence

Minor: Sexual content, Cannibalism, and Medical content

denee16's review

adventurous challenging funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book had me giggling and kicking my feet. There are some awful characters (they're pirates so some of them are shit heads) but I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the story! I had a great time with every page!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Alcohol, Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexual content, Gun violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

Minor: Addiction and Child abuse

kfmcf's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Why did she keep getting recaptured for the first third of the book. It was like "she's out - now she's back in - now she's out - now she's back in jail" SO many times. The momentum of the first half of the book was non-existent and I cared so little about anything happening.

Then we get the little reveal of who she really is and that got things on track more so, but there was still so much missing for me. There's the map pieces - that's so cool! That's pirate-y! Give me that! But it was just kind of a backburner MacGuffin. We also didn't get much pirate stuff because she kept getting put back in jail.

I liked the FMC. She was fun. She got a little under my skin with some of her "pick-me" energy of "I'm not like other girls" and "girls are so much better than boys," but it's YA. I get it. I liked her interactions with the MMC as well, but I wish he was given a bit more characterization than just "me broody man." 

I'm going to try my hand at the second book and see if I get a bit more out of it,  because I like this author. Hopefully this book just suffered from the first book exposition syndrome. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Violence

Moderate: Blood, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Sexism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

ytzel_vr24's review

adventurous funny fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Misogyny

Minor: Rape

_marycappiello3's review

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Death

booksalacarte's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

 3.4⭐️ 1.5🌶️

Young Adult

Pirates
Adventure

Secrets

Forced Proximity

Fast paced

Slow burn
Magic
Mythical Creatures
Battles

The plot was fast paced and entertaining. I was intrigued by the FMC’s goal and tactics. I enjoyed the humor and internal dialogue.

After reading parade/nautical books in the past, I wish there was a little more of the sea faring details. I wanted to have the essence of life on the water… Instead it felt like they were on land or docked the entire time.

The magic is intriguing and I can’t wait to learn more. I feel like it’s only the tip of the iceberg.

The characters are fun and I enjoy that there are elements being held back. The FMC’s sassiness and grit makes her enjoyable. I even enjoy that she is so cut throat. She has to be as a Pirate Captain. I’m interested to learn more about her upbringing. 

The relationship between the brothers is still a mystery to me, but I like the contradictory nature of the MMC and how he seems to be internally struggling with the pirate way of life. I’m interested to see his development in the next book. 

One issue I had was with the book claiming to be the female equivalent to Jack Sparrow. The FMC is definitely not. I also wish there was a little more world building. The intricacies to how this world works under the Pirate King could have been flushed out more. So much of it seems a little vague.

The other issue I had was the believability that the most feared and skilled in the book were under 20. That an entire crew was so young was just asking too much. It made certain people stick out like a sore thumb, thus completely obvious.

But it was a fun read and I highly suggest it for younger teenage readers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual harassment, Torture, Death, and Confinement

bree_h_reads's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Sexism, Murder, Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Rape

emilywemily6's review

adventurous lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I really enjoyed this YA piratical fantasy! There were a lot of fun twists throughout, though I predicted almost all of them. I liked the depth of the story and the details of Alosa’s character. The characters seemed older than they were (17 and 18?? Yeah, they didn’t act that age). I wish there was more romance!! I’m excited to read the next book and see what happens next.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny

Minor: Alcohol, Grief, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

weirdassfanta's review

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Great and intriguing book that had many small twists and turns. 4.5 only for the lack of diversity especially in a pirate themed book, which we all know gives many chances for diverse characters.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Child abuse

Minor: Rape