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I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. It was funny and warm, and meaningful without being too heavy. I'm looking forward to reading future books in this series!

chekovsgunshow's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

bookishbinks's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

this is one of those books that kept falling to the very bottom of my tbr even though i had a gut feeling i would absolutely love it. and i did absolutely love it. i had started the audiobook early last year but wasn't a hug fan of the narrators so i ended up putting it down - after getting a little farther into it, there really was no better choice for amina's character.

speaking of amina's character, how incredible is she?! fierce, maternal, protective of her crew, takes-no-shit, i truly loved her right from the start. i want a prequel series of just her pre-retirement pirate shenanagins. so so badly.

i don't tend to analyze book plots super heavily, as i'm much more of a character-driven reader, but i have to point out i really loved this one!! the pacing was incredible, and there was a perfect amount magic and weird creatures. there were some good twists, and i really enjoyed falco as a villain, especially considering

he is someone amina could have very easily turned into if she gave into her ambitions.

this is one i'll absolutely be rereading, especially since i have to wait a YEAR for the next book and ANOTHER year for the third?! ms shannon please i beg you just give me a taste of the next ones i'll do anything

madelynsudac's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

judithh23's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

bookishfantasyreading's review against another edition

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4.0

I read this novel, right after finishing Chakraborty's City of Brass series. From the cover you could assume a life at sea, and that is what the story gives. Truly, a pirate's tale while tackling themes of sexism and what is expected of a mother and a female. Action packed, along with being inclusive.

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