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tessas_books's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kaydeeblack's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
4.0
toerayy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
5.0
I flew through this book! This is the first book I have read by an indie author that I haven't heard of before. I'm so glad this was my first! I loved it! And it has convinced me to read more indie authors! After I finish this trilogy, of course. ☺️
sophiemay27's review
5.0
This was SO good!! Why aren’t more people talking about this book!?
I absolutely LOVED the description of the world this book is set in. Such a creative and original idea! I would recommend this book to anyone!
I absolutely LOVED the description of the world this book is set in. Such a creative and original idea! I would recommend this book to anyone!
tsyl's review
Amare’s voice is a little (a lot, actually) too young for me. On top of this, the story is dragging too much, I dislike most of the characters, the enemies to lovers plot feels ridiculous, and I heard there will be a love triangle later in the book.
Overall, a pretty interesting premise, but I cannot spend anymore time with it without growing more irritated than I already am.
Overall, a pretty interesting premise, but I cannot spend anymore time with it without growing more irritated than I already am.
atrailofpages's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very enjoyable sea-faring book!
This story follows Amare. She’s an orphan raised on a pirate ship with her Uncle Omar who was her father’s First Mate. She’s always felt different from others, and never understood why. One day she finds a treasure chest and touches a magic shell in there that starts to change her. One stormy evening, the ocean just calls to her so she falls overboard and sinks. When she wakes, she finds herself in the Sunken City being told she’s the Lost Princess, that she’s a sereia, and that she is the one prophecies to waken the Fallen Witch. As Amare tries to adapt to her new life, navigating as a Princess, gaining new friends, and even first love, she starts being hunted by monsters and has to find a way to stop them, which also causes Amare to question a lot of things she has learned about herself, her past, and her parents and she’s determined to solve the mystery no matter the danger.
First off, I really enjoyed the idea and concept of this book. I mean I love books set at sea. And this book is set both on the ocean and in the ocean, and is filled with pirates! If I read it correctly, this seems to take place in our world some time in the 1700s, but those in the Sunken City are much more advanced, and so have clubs and dancing, rock and roll and pizza
This story follows Amare. She’s an orphan raised on a pirate ship with her Uncle Omar who was her father’s First Mate. She’s always felt different from others, and never understood why. One day she finds a treasure chest and touches a magic shell in there that starts to change her. One stormy evening, the ocean just calls to her so she falls overboard and sinks. When she wakes, she finds herself in the Sunken City being told she’s the Lost Princess, that she’s a sereia, and that she is the one prophecies to waken the Fallen Witch. As Amare tries to adapt to her new life, navigating as a Princess, gaining new friends, and even first love, she starts being hunted by monsters and has to find a way to stop them, which also causes Amare to question a lot of things she has learned about herself, her past, and her parents and she’s determined to solve the mystery no matter the danger.
First off, I really enjoyed the idea and concept of this book. I mean I love books set at sea. And this book is set both on the ocean and in the ocean, and is filled with pirates! If I read it correctly, this seems to take place in our world some time in the 1700s, but those in the Sunken City are much more advanced, and so have clubs and dancing, rock and roll and pizza
danimaro's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
eeyoresprncss's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0