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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
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
Lol Ms Bev wilded out on this one! The last 20%was so bloodthirsty. They went and killed all the bad guys! I also loved there was no 70% breakup. Such a good read and historical perspective.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Another great historical romance by Jenkins! Set during the revolutionary war, this ties in racial politics in France and the colonies. And has pirates! I enjoyed the chemistry between the main characters and the surrounding community that supported them. Worth reading! 4 stars
Historical romance featuring Black main characters and diverse supporting cast
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape
adventurous
inspiring
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
A adored this pirate romance set in 1774 in the Atlantic, Jamaica, and Savannah GA.
I loved learning about abolitionist pirates and Black Americans fighting in the revolutionary war.
The love story between Dominic and Clare was great. Beverly Jenkins is the queen of a bonkers external conflict to keep the two MCs apart.
I loved learning about abolitionist pirates and Black Americans fighting in the revolutionary war.
The love story between Dominic and Clare was great. Beverly Jenkins is the queen of a bonkers external conflict to keep the two MCs apart.
Historical fiction is one of my most favorite reads, coupled with romance, mystery and true events makes for good storytelling. Well, this rings true with Beverly Jenkins’ novels. The LeVeq series is all about the characters, and it’s historical facts. Captured is the third book in the series, and then the characters segway into the Woman Who dare series. I’m truly a fan and will continue reading her books packed with her great writing skills.
I enjoyed the pirate, Dominic LeVeq and Clare Sullivan. The background stories of the crewman is great storytelling. The capturing and selling of children by slavers from the continent of Africa was a reality that we have endured in our legacy. Severing ties to our families. It appears that the black and or African male has so much to risk in their everyday lives for survival and freedom of being, either in the past or now and the future.
Ok, now I’m ranting. The dark stories temporarily distracts and transforms you by the romance between the two main characters, whom
Once again, Jenkins has introduced historical facts into the story, such as a slave named James Somerset who’d won his freedom back in 1772. The British judge presiding over the case declared slavery to be so odious that not even law could support it. The controversial ruling didn’t force slave owners in the colonies to free their captives, it did call into question the legality of bringing captives into England.
The vivid description of the Cuba homestead of Dominic was breathtaking. It made me want to take a trip there. The planning and plotting to rescue Clare’s children began in chapter eleven. Will Dominic LeVeq do it? Will Clare remain free? Will Eduard and Nancine receive their due?
This was a page turner that never got boring and kept me engaged.
I enjoyed the pirate, Dominic LeVeq and Clare Sullivan. The background stories of the crewman is great storytelling. The capturing and selling of children by slavers from the continent of Africa was a reality that we have endured in our legacy. Severing ties to our families. It appears that the black and or African male has so much to risk in their everyday lives for survival and freedom of being, either in the past or now and the future.
Ok, now I’m ranting. The dark stories temporarily distracts and transforms you by the romance between the two main characters, whom
Once again, Jenkins has introduced historical facts into the story, such as a slave named James Somerset who’d won his freedom back in 1772. The British judge presiding over the case declared slavery to be so odious that not even law could support it. The controversial ruling didn’t force slave owners in the colonies to free their captives, it did call into question the legality of bringing captives into England.
The vivid description of the Cuba homestead of Dominic was breathtaking. It made me want to take a trip there. The planning and plotting to rescue Clare’s children began in chapter eleven. Will Dominic LeVeq do it? Will Clare remain free? Will Eduard and Nancine receive their due?
This was a page turner that never got boring and kept me engaged.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This had an action-packed opening and ending, but the entire middle section really missed the mark.
I thought we were going to get way more pirate shenanigans! I would've liked to see more of Dominic being a badass and freeing the slaves on Martinique, taking slavers hostage, and stealing gold and jewels. Instead we mostly got Clare sitting around, a few passing references to past adventures, and what was frankly a boring romance.
I thought Clare was super feisty when she was initially captured, but her and Dominic quickly fell into lukewarm instalove. I liked that he challenged her judgements about his career, as well as pushing her to be free and reclaim her life, but that was only a small part of the story. Both of them just became so passive and soppy and it was super boring to read.
There was some SUPER fun action and revenge meted out at the end, but it just couldn't make up for the bland romance and meandering middle act. ;_________; (Though it saved this 2 star review and bumped it up to 3...)
I thought we were going to get way more pirate shenanigans! I would've liked to see more of Dominic being a badass and freeing the slaves on Martinique, taking slavers hostage, and stealing gold and jewels. Instead we mostly got Clare sitting around, a few passing references to past adventures, and what was frankly a boring romance.
I thought Clare was super feisty when she was initially captured, but her and Dominic quickly fell into lukewarm instalove. I liked that he challenged her judgements about his career, as well as pushing her to be free and reclaim her life, but that was only a small part of the story. Both of them just became so passive and soppy and it was super boring to read.
There was some SUPER fun action and revenge meted out at the end, but it just couldn't make up for the bland romance and meandering middle act. ;_________; (Though it saved this 2 star review and bumped it up to 3...)
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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
Set during the American revolution, Captured tells the story of a woman taken prisoner by a pirate.
She’s brilliant, kind, lovely, and a selfless mother who walks 24 miles per week to visit her children who were sold away by her disgusting mistress.
He is, of course, much more that a private. He’s a leader, a lover of women, an anti slavery crusader, fiercely protective, and extremely talented in the bedroom (n*pple play count is obviously high).
He’s also head over heels in love. So is she.
Captured is about safety, love, building community, family, vengeance, trust, truth, and hope. And it’s an adventure.
Like many a Jenkins novel the villains are extra villainy, the stakes are higher than you could guess, men are ridiculous and awesome, women speak their minds, and there is (in addition to the one that brings them together) a kidnapping.
My favorite Beverly Jenkins so far.
She’s brilliant, kind, lovely, and a selfless mother who walks 24 miles per week to visit her children who were sold away by her disgusting mistress.
He is, of course, much more that a private. He’s a leader, a lover of women, an anti slavery crusader, fiercely protective, and extremely talented in the bedroom (n*pple play count is obviously high).
He’s also head over heels in love. So is she.
Captured is about safety, love, building community, family, vengeance, trust, truth, and hope. And it’s an adventure.
Like many a Jenkins novel the villains are extra villainy, the stakes are higher than you could guess, men are ridiculous and awesome, women speak their minds, and there is (in addition to the one that brings them together) a kidnapping.
My favorite Beverly Jenkins so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, War
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I am a true Beverly Jenkins fan. Her writing is always a blessing to embark on. This is the historical romance that J love to read. She gives you a nice balance of historical reference and fictional love story. Her vivid writing is always so sensual that you feel every emotion that is written on page.
I loved all of what was Dominic and Claire. Their passion was like no other and I am glad that things happened the way they did.
I loved all of what was Dominic and Claire. Their passion was like no other and I am glad that things happened the way they did.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Slavery, Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism
Minor: Child abuse, Torture, Death of parent
I do not play around when it comes to Beverly Jenkins. If she has no fans I am dead.