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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
In the midst of my pirate reading, I stumbled across Captured by Beverly Jenkins, which is a fascinating read. I loved it, even if the hero is technically a privateer. The pirate/swashbuckler trope is utterly refreshing from a non-white perspective and very enlightening. Plus it was very swoony!!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
As is typical of Jenkins' novels, Captured is a history-rich tale, lead by a unique cast of characters. Set during the American Revolutionary War, Captured artfully encompasses both slavery's horror and love's catharsis.
Clare, the story's smart and courageous heroine, is a slave and mother-of-two "captured" by pirates on a return trip from England with her mistress. Finding herself amidst a diverse crew of honorable pirates and slaver-hunters, Clare for the first time since childhood is free to decide her fate.
The novel examines self-worth, as Clare weighs her own freedom against the need to see and safeguard her children. Jenkins' depicts colonial atrocities from various affected people's perspectives, but also highlights her characters' healing and retribution.
My qualm with some of Jenkins' other novels is that their plots lack serious conflict--such is not the case in Captured. While a happy conclusion is inevitable--it's romance--this novel's plot was refreshingly unpredictable and gripping.
Plus, the hero is a sexy pirate captain--amazing.
Clare, the story's smart and courageous heroine, is a slave and mother-of-two "captured" by pirates on a return trip from England with her mistress. Finding herself amidst a diverse crew of honorable pirates and slaver-hunters, Clare for the first time since childhood is free to decide her fate.
The novel examines self-worth, as Clare weighs her own freedom against the need to see and safeguard her children. Jenkins' depicts colonial atrocities from various affected people's perspectives, but also highlights her characters' healing and retribution.
My qualm with some of Jenkins' other novels is that their plots lack serious conflict--such is not the case in Captured. While a happy conclusion is inevitable--it's romance--this novel's plot was refreshingly unpredictable and gripping.
Plus, the hero is a sexy pirate captain--amazing.
adventurous
emotional
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:
No
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Ugh Dominic Le Veq must be the hottest and sweetest pirate ever.. I'm in love!
Despite this book dealing with some really dark topics such as slavery, the romance in this book was so sweet and beautiful. Dominic and Clare were just meant to be together. Don't get me wrong, it felt a little insta-lovey, but I didn't care. I was just enjoying watching them get together.
I feel like I came away from this book learning a lot about the American Civil War and what was happening with slavery around that time. Beverley Jenkins has such a magical way of teaching you about important parts of our history as well as creating beautiful love stories.
I desperately need to read more Beverley Jenkins!!
Despite this book dealing with some really dark topics such as slavery, the romance in this book was so sweet and beautiful. Dominic and Clare were just meant to be together. Don't get me wrong, it felt a little insta-lovey, but I didn't care. I was just enjoying watching them get together.
I feel like I came away from this book learning a lot about the American Civil War and what was happening with slavery around that time. Beverley Jenkins has such a magical way of teaching you about important parts of our history as well as creating beautiful love stories.
I desperately need to read more Beverley Jenkins!!
“Have you ever been told, ‘No thank you’?”
“Look at me. What do you think?”
Every single one of the La Veq men is a cocky bastard, and I love them all. It was really fun to read about an ancestor of the La Veq brothers, and after not really vibing with “Rebel,” it was nice to end the La Veq saga with Clare & Dominic’s story.
ALSO: Kim Staunton is an absolutely phenomenal narrator. 1000000/10
“Look at me. What do you think?”
Every single one of the La Veq men is a cocky bastard, and I love them all. It was really fun to read about an ancestor of the La Veq brothers, and after not really vibing with “Rebel,” it was nice to end the La Veq saga with Clare & Dominic’s story.
ALSO: Kim Staunton is an absolutely phenomenal narrator. 1000000/10
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
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:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
