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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
*4.5 stars
A great conclusion to this duology! There was a lot going on right from the start, as there usually is when it comes to sequels, so it pulled me in faster than the first book, which I loved! All the relationships were well-developed and there were a couple of twists that were interesting as well. Nothing was going well for anyone for most of the book, which made it nice and stressful, but I loved it either way. I can definitely see myself revisiting this series at some point, and it's a fun, easy story for anyone looking to get into pirate books!
A great conclusion to this duology! There was a lot going on right from the start, as there usually is when it comes to sequels, so it pulled me in faster than the first book, which I loved! All the relationships were well-developed and there were a couple of twists that were interesting as well. Nothing was going well for anyone for most of the book, which made it nice and stressful, but I loved it either way. I can definitely see myself revisiting this series at some point, and it's a fun, easy story for anyone looking to get into pirate books!
I mean, it’s good. It always hits different when the MC is “given” power/wealth/respect (esp via her birth) instead of stealing it or earning it for herself like she did in Fable. I like anything with dredging and gemstones. Intrigued but not quite enough going on. The Holland thing could have played out with more depth.
West/Fable feels different in a bad way- he went from distant secretive sexy helmsman to like distant overprotective husband way to fast. Whiplash from how she went from poor stowaway to crew mate bestie to the bosses wife who calls the shots in a matter of days. That was weird. Then Namesake suddenly became The Quest. I knew it would end good but I did not care at all about getting there. But it ended good.
West/Fable feels different in a bad way- he went from distant secretive sexy helmsman to like distant overprotective husband way to fast. Whiplash from how she went from poor stowaway to crew mate bestie to the bosses wife who calls the shots in a matter of days. That was weird. Then Namesake suddenly became The Quest. I knew it would end good but I did not care at all about getting there. But it ended good.
2.5 personal 3.5 suggestion
I should have probably DNF'd this. I was okay with the first book, but I just didn't really connect with the characters so I didn't love it. The idea was interesting tho, and one element was appealing to me so I figured I'd continue the series and hoped that I'd care more about the characters in the second book. But sadly I just didnt. Most of this book I could care less about what was going on. I dont think it was bad and if you liked the characters and the dynamics I could see people being really into it, but I just really wasnt...
I should have probably DNF'd this. I was okay with the first book, but I just didn't really connect with the characters so I didn't love it. The idea was interesting tho, and one element was appealing to me so I figured I'd continue the series and hoped that I'd care more about the characters in the second book. But sadly I just didnt. Most of this book I could care less about what was going on. I dont think it was bad and if you liked the characters and the dynamics I could see people being really into it, but I just really wasnt...
“I left you there because I have never loved anything in my life like I love you. Not Isolde. Not the trade. Nothing.”
This was a great conclusion to this fast paced, fun, and beautifully done duology. I loved the way Fable and Saint’s relationship progressed in this book. I wish we dove deeper into The Marigold’s crew (I love me some found family) but overall I really enjoyed this little series!!
“We were salt and sand and sea and storm. We were made in the Narrows.”
This was a great conclusion to this fast paced, fun, and beautifully done duology. I loved the way Fable and Saint’s relationship progressed in this book. I wish we dove deeper into The Marigold’s crew (I love me some found family) but overall I really enjoyed this little series!!
“We were salt and sand and sea and storm. We were made in the Narrows.”
This one just didn’t live up to its predecessor. I was expecting substantially more West/Saint character development, learning why they are how they are, and it just got nowhere deep enough. I also felt troubled by the Saint/Fable dynamic. Saint was high key abusive and Fable was is endlessly loyal to him, and him at the end saying oh it was because I loved you so hard just makes it all okay? Sadly, a miss :( still 3/5 for the great feminist swashbuckling vibes.
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
wrapped up really nicely! more adventure heavy and romance is just a side plot
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first book was better. This book dragged on, I finished it because I wanted to know what happened, but it was pretty obvious how it would end. The third book has worse reviews than this one so I don't think I'll be picking it up anytime soon.