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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Charming idea and some pretty prose, but unfortunately 80% of the book was set up with a bit of plot crammed in at the end. Characters were likable but we didn’t get to know them or experience enough of their interactions for the relationship or the found family to be believable.
adventurous
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:
Complicated
Really fun story and I loved the diverse intersection backgrounds here. I've never read Treasure Island, but I felt this was a great remix!
adventurous
sad
adventurous
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:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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
This was such a fun and great read. The guide in the back with the pronunciations helped so much! ❤️
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
Absolutely incredible book. Loved it. Complex characters, complex situations, beautiful and immersive writing. This book has it all. If I could rate this above 5 stars, I would.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Sapphic pirates are definitely a weakness of mine. Loved this and recommend to everyone.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Wow y’all
I laughed (then I kept laughing 😂) I cried (then I kept crying 😭) I loved I swooned I gasped I said “well duh” I learned i got hungry I raved …. I just fell hard in love with this book from page one and it never stopped
Such a fun predictable YA novel with real feelings, relationships. The world was fully in the world 😍
Never before have I read an adventurous or historical sapphic novel that hit like this
If you have ever wondered “why can’t I just read a book where two girls fall in love in a fun rich world or have an adventure and there’s no toxic tropes” look no further, you can finally rest, sit back and fall in love like I did. I did not expect to love the couple as much as I did or have other queer characters or the queer experiences described in a way that made me feel seen 😩😩😍😍😍🥹🥹
As predictable as this book was, there were a few surprises that got me at the climax!
And I loved learning about Zheng Yi Sao and the South China Sea at that period of time amazing. Also the authors note was so amazing in every way. Really looking forward to the 2025 new book
I laughed (then I kept laughing 😂) I cried (then I kept crying 😭) I loved I swooned I gasped I said “well duh” I learned i got hungry I raved …. I just fell hard in love with this book from page one and it never stopped
Such a fun predictable YA novel with real feelings, relationships. The world was fully in the world 😍
Never before have I read an adventurous or historical sapphic novel that hit like this
If you have ever wondered “why can’t I just read a book where two girls fall in love in a fun rich world or have an adventure and there’s no toxic tropes” look no further, you can finally rest, sit back and fall in love like I did. I did not expect to love the couple as much as I did or have other queer characters or the queer experiences described in a way that made me feel seen 😩😩😍😍😍🥹🥹
As predictable as this book was, there were a few surprises that got me at the climax!
And I loved learning about Zheng Yi Sao and the South China Sea at that period of time amazing. Also the authors note was so amazing in every way. Really looking forward to the 2025 new book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia