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metaphorsandmisc's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Terminal illness
joanna1905's review against another edition
3.0
This was a decent read, but It didn’t particularly wow me. Though I confess part of that is due to the expectations I had about this book a pirate book about two sisters marketed as queer? I assumed we’d get some main character sapphic content, which there wasn’t. One of our mains is presumably asexual, however, the reference is so minor one could easily fail to infer that's what was intended since all she says is that she’s “not interested in anyone” which doesn’t necessarily mean she’s ace. There’s also a sapphic side couple but they’re pretty minor. So for me, this was a massive letdown.
In terms of the story, it was a well-executed plot but I just didn’t feel hugely invested in it. There were lots of cool pieces like Ophelia’s mother and the island but they just didn’t click as well as they might’ve.
Also never seeing Ophelia finding out about their father seemed a very big missed opportunity for a hugely emotional moment.
Thank you, NetGalley and Page Street Publishing for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
In terms of the story, it was a well-executed plot but I just didn’t feel hugely invested in it. There were lots of cool pieces like Ophelia’s mother and the island but they just didn’t click as well as they might’ve.
Also never seeing Ophelia finding out about their father seemed a very big missed opportunity for a hugely emotional moment.
Thank you, NetGalley and Page Street Publishing for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
wormiebrains's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I thought Opilia was black all the way through the book and was a little disappointed to learn she wasn’t especially since it seems like the story takes place somewhere near the equator since fresh and native citrus trees are mentioned.
library_kb's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I listened to an ALC via @Libro.fm for this book. There is a lot of action in this book, yet sometimes the pacing slowed down. I wasn't immediately hooked by the story and even at the end, I feel ambivalent about the book--I don't know that it said anything interesting for me or does anything particularly unique with the genre. It is a female led pirate adventure, but not much more beyond that.
jubilee4's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookish_martina's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
4.0
sparksbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
goatsinspace's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I love stories about siblings and the love between them. This book is a journey of thrilling adventure, family bonds, and self-discovery amidst the backdrop of the high seas. This is an action-packed story about two sisters discovering who they are and who they want to be.
Ophelia's longing for freedom from the shadows of her mother's infamous legacy propels her into the unforgiving world of the navy, where she grapples with the harsh realities of life at sea and the constant threat of discovery. Meanwhile, Betsy's quiet resilience and determination to protect her family propel her into unexpected peril as she embarks on a journey to save her sister.
There are numerous diverse perspectives with representation spanning across various identities and experiences. There is plenty of diversity with an asexual main character, an agoraphobic plus-sized main character, a sapphic side romance, and a bipoc love interest.
While the antagonists lean towards the archetypal and the moral dilemmas may be presented in a more black/white manner, the heartwarming portrayal of sibling love and the adventures on the high seas make this book a captivating read for younger audiences (14+) and lovers of pirate tales alike.
This was a fun read and I really enjoyed being on the tour. Thanks to TBR and Beyond Tours, the publisher, and the author for the copy. This review is based on a complimentary pre-released copy and it is voluntary.
Ophelia's longing for freedom from the shadows of her mother's infamous legacy propels her into the unforgiving world of the navy, where she grapples with the harsh realities of life at sea and the constant threat of discovery. Meanwhile, Betsy's quiet resilience and determination to protect her family propel her into unexpected peril as she embarks on a journey to save her sister.
There are numerous diverse perspectives with representation spanning across various identities and experiences. There is plenty of diversity with an asexual main character, an agoraphobic plus-sized main character, a sapphic side romance, and a bipoc love interest.
While the antagonists lean towards the archetypal and the moral dilemmas may be presented in a more black/white manner, the heartwarming portrayal of sibling love and the adventures on the high seas make this book a captivating read for younger audiences (14+) and lovers of pirate tales alike.
This was a fun read and I really enjoyed being on the tour. Thanks to TBR and Beyond Tours, the publisher, and the author for the copy. This review is based on a complimentary pre-released copy and it is voluntary.