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bloodroses's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, and Misogyny
Minor: Child abuse and Rape
addyz07's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
I loved the slow burn elements to the book and it was a great book to get me out of my reading slump
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment, Slavery, Sexual assault, and Murder
pointeshoebookworm's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I very much enjoyed reading this book, however I did have some problems with it. The first being the murder, yes I know murder is a major part of being a pirate, but what I didn't like about it was how flippant it was dealt with. I would much have prefered this book be made for an adult audience and actually be fully dealt with. On the flipside the spice was just too much for me, for a YA book. Again, I would much rather have had this book be an adult book and go full out in all aspects.
I'm not the biggest fan of first person and at first I didn't mind it. But by 50 pages in I got the inkling that this book would do a lot more telling instead of showing.
Lastly, the last 70ish pages . . . I couldn't wait for it to be over.
I'm not the biggest fan of first person and at first I didn't mind it. But by 50 pages in I got the inkling that this book would do a lot more telling instead of showing.
Lastly, the last 70ish pages . . . I couldn't wait for it to be over.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
alexschrade's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I absolutely loved it! While I agree with everyone that it reads a bit like a fanfiction, I didn't really mind that (Read them half of my childhood, why would I mind now xD). I love Alosa and Ridens' dynamic and their banter was absolutely hilarious to me. I only wish the fantasy element would've been introduced a bit smoother.. but other than that an amazing read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Torture
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
nicholettegm's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual violence
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!
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
thelibraryoft's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Ask not what you can do for misogyny but what misogyny can do for you!
What can I say? I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it in 1 sitting.
As the title says, Alosa is the daughter of the pirate king. She is set on a mission to retrieve an ancient map from a rival pirate family. To do so, she must be "kidnapped", brought as captive onto the ship, and search for it without anyone finding out.
Alosa is a morally grey badass pirate. She is captain of her own ship and can take down three men at once, but to remain under estimated she plays the "oh no, I am just a pretty princess, my daddy will save me" card. Normally, I might be annoyed by that except she's SO BAD at it. She can't help but be witty, talk back and fight back. It also doesn't help that the pirate in charge of interrogating her is handsome, and moral, and CLEAN (pirate shock!).
I enjoyed the adventure. I enjoyed the "twist" even if it was a little obvious. I don't think this redefined the genre, but I would recommend. The romance could have used some more building, but I have hope we will get more in the next book.
Can I call something a "cozy fantasy" with this much murder? I am not sure, but it made me feel comforted.
TW: Violence, fighting, murder, torture, discussions of abuse, threats of rape, etc. pirate stuff, nothing graphic.
What can I say? I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it in 1 sitting.
As the title says, Alosa is the daughter of the pirate king. She is set on a mission to retrieve an ancient map from a rival pirate family. To do so, she must be "kidnapped", brought as captive onto the ship, and search for it without anyone finding out.
Alosa is a morally grey badass pirate. She is captain of her own ship and can take down three men at once, but to remain under estimated she plays the "oh no, I am just a pretty princess, my daddy will save me" card. Normally, I might be annoyed by that except she's SO BAD at it. She can't help but be witty, talk back and fight back. It also doesn't help that the pirate in charge of interrogating her is handsome, and moral, and CLEAN (pirate shock!).
I enjoyed the adventure. I enjoyed the "twist" even if it was a little obvious. I don't think this redefined the genre, but I would recommend. The romance could have used some more building, but I have hope we will get more in the next book.
Can I call something a "cozy fantasy" with this much murder? I am not sure, but it made me feel comforted.
TW: Violence, fighting, murder, torture, discussions of abuse, threats of rape, etc. pirate stuff, nothing graphic.
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping, Child abuse, Murder, Torture, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape
madalina0_0's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, Child abuse, Death, and Rape
coraotf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexism
Moderate: Torture, Sexual content, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual assault