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gabiiozorio's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Foi realmente uma grande aventura, eu gostei do desenvolvimento, mesmo achando meio lendo ali na segunda parte. Gostei que do nada pegou no tranco e começou a desenrolar, fez a leitura valer a pena.
browniydgrl1's review against another edition
5.0
Carrying on with the adventures of Captain Cinder and Princess Georgina, this story begins with action and suspense. Don't let your guard down, life is never easy for a pirate.
I used to think I wasn't a fan of pirate tales, but Alli Temple has changed my mind with this trilogy.
There were some slow parts near the middle but the excitement picks back up. Don't think that Cinder has gone soft. There was a twist that I didn't see coming as well. I am anxiously awaiting the last book, to come in 2023.
Edited to add: The first book was written from George's POV and this one from Lou's. It works very well. I quite enjoyed it.
I used to think I wasn't a fan of pirate tales, but Alli Temple has changed my mind with this trilogy.
There were some slow parts near the middle but the excitement picks back up. Don't think that Cinder has gone soft. There was a twist that I didn't see coming as well. I am anxiously awaiting the last book, to come in 2023.
Edited to add: The first book was written from George's POV and this one from Lou's. It works very well. I quite enjoyed it.
lezreadalot's review against another edition
3.0
She had come back to me and loved me despite the black edges of my soul. I would protect her at the expense of all else for the rest of my life.
3.5 stars. It's unfortunate, but I enjoyed this less than the first book, and there are multiple reasons for that. We're back with the crew of the Crimson Siren, this time in Cinder's POV, and this adventure deals with finding a lost treasure and escaping old entanglements of the past. Good premise, but the way they sort fell unquestioningly into it was a huge mental block for me. There's this antagonism between Whit and Cinder at first, but she nevertheless follows through with almost every step of his plan, and there was no reason given why she'd trust him that much. Not even his spoilery identity, because Cinder doesn't care that much. And because the foundation was so shaky, it was hard for me to buy into the things that came next. And when I did buy into it, it was just annoying. I know part of Cinder's journey was about making mistakes and learning from them, but a lot of them were easily avoidable mistakes, mistakes I really couldn't comprehend her making. So I got a little frustrated, I guess.
And I mean, what I loved best about the first book was the slow burn romance between George and Cinder. Now that our ladies are an established couple, there wasn't as much romance in this. A couple great moments, but not a lot, and nothing with the fierceness and intensity that made me fall in love in Uncharted. There are also some sequences where George is absent, and I was really sad about that. Her not being there was sorta the point, but what I really wanted was for Cinder to find a way to make things work, be who she needed to be WITH George at her side. Idk. A lot of little disappointments. I did like the ending; predictable in some ways, but exciting and entertaining. I did love how the book tracked Cinder and Maro's friendship through periodic flashbacks; that was nice. And the bits of Cinder/George we did get were so good.
Listened to the audiobook as read by Emily Woo Zeller, who is still one of my favourite narrators. I'll probably continue the series because I have a lot of affection for these characters, but honestly, it might have peaked at the first book for me.
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death, gorepldavis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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
4.0
ofbooksandromance's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
RTC but i’m enjoying this series so much. Everything about this series is just so much fun to me. I always just lose myself in these books and I cannot stop reading them. These books are just the definition of a fun and enjoyable read to me. I really loved how much world building there was in this book and how well crafted the world was. This was just such a joy to read and I really appreciated it.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest opinion
RTC but i’m enjoying this series so much. Everything about this series is just so much fun to me. I always just lose myself in these books and I cannot stop reading them. These books are just the definition of a fun and enjoyable read to me. I really loved how much world building there was in this book and how well crafted the world was. This was just such a joy to read and I really appreciated it.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest opinion
kady_cordova's review against another edition
5.0
Another electrifying adventure with Lou, George and the crew!! This one is told from Lou's perspective and gives a new voice to Captain Cinder and her thoughts, feelings and the life she's been forced to lead.
I find the writing style captivating and was quickly caught up in the trills and tribulations this crew face. Add in an exciting but treacherous hunt for elusive treasure and this story was a major turning point for these characters.
With book 1 told from George's point of view and the story about them coming back together after years apart, I wasn't entirely sure what book 2 could hold. Again I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns, betrayals and losses, the danger and heartache but the story is so well rounded it ends happy but open and I for one am excited for more adventures with these two and hopefully Maro, Endar and Rosie too!!
I find the writing style captivating and was quickly caught up in the trills and tribulations this crew face. Add in an exciting but treacherous hunt for elusive treasure and this story was a major turning point for these characters.
With book 1 told from George's point of view and the story about them coming back together after years apart, I wasn't entirely sure what book 2 could hold. Again I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns, betrayals and losses, the danger and heartache but the story is so well rounded it ends happy but open and I for one am excited for more adventures with these two and hopefully Maro, Endar and Rosie too!!
books_with_mrs_barcelo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
aimee_shmee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.0
mmromancereviewed's review against another edition
5.0
If you're looking for a series to binge on your vacation, may I humbly recommend The Pirate and Her Princess trilogy from Alli Temple. I heard it described as The Princess Bride, but lesbian, but it's more than that...
Combining a little bit of The Handmaid's Tale, some Pirates of the Caribbean and reuniting childhood sweethearts who were torn from each other at a very young age, The Pirate and Her Princess trilogy is an epic tale set in it's own world of intrigue, deception and greed, in the best possible way.
George and Lou are both destined to be a light and a saving grace for the people who cross their paths, but in such different ways and with different backgrounds... they have to overcome their own histories to create their HEA and save the world... at least their corner of Redmere....
Sometimes fun, often emotional, definitely dangerous, I tore through the series and devoured every word. This series definitely needs to be read in order and now that it's complete, allowed me to sink deep into the depths of the seas and fall in love with the The Pirate and Her Princess!
Combining a little bit of The Handmaid's Tale, some Pirates of the Caribbean and reuniting childhood sweethearts who were torn from each other at a very young age, The Pirate and Her Princess trilogy is an epic tale set in it's own world of intrigue, deception and greed, in the best possible way.
George and Lou are both destined to be a light and a saving grace for the people who cross their paths, but in such different ways and with different backgrounds... they have to overcome their own histories to create their HEA and save the world... at least their corner of Redmere....
Sometimes fun, often emotional, definitely dangerous, I tore through the series and devoured every word. This series definitely needs to be read in order and now that it's complete, allowed me to sink deep into the depths of the seas and fall in love with the The Pirate and Her Princess!