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xavz_'s review
3.75
self contained and sweet story! its nothing i lost my mind over but its very cute and im glad i read it :) if you're looking for a good siren novel id have to suggest this one. lots of cool ideas!
megmeb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
jess29's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mar's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Gore
competencefantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
isabel005's review against another edition
3.0
Kind of interesting, kind of sweet, and a quick and easy read. The human characters were a little flat but the story is pretty simple so it's ok. Tension, bonding, and organsâś…
elfflame's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
epic_hazelnut's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tinynavajo's review against another edition
5.0
Mermaids and pirates galore
This was a great book about pirates and mermaids and learning to work between the two. And these are dangerous mermaids, not Peter Pan and the little mermaid mermaids. This mermaids will eat you and not regret it. Always enjoyable when something is better than what you think it will be.
This was a great book about pirates and mermaids and learning to work between the two. And these are dangerous mermaids, not Peter Pan and the little mermaid mermaids. This mermaids will eat you and not regret it. Always enjoyable when something is better than what you think it will be.
littlemissmommy's review against another edition
5.0
I was lucky enough to read Our Bloody Pearl in the last round of critiques, so that means it hasn't changed too much since I read it. From the moment I started, until the end I couldn't put the book down, and would often sneak my phone out to continue reading at work, it's just that good.
Bryn has created a unique and fascinating narrative voice through Perle. They're a blood thirsty siren who's been held captive and no longer has use of their tail, and their story is one of revenge, adaptation, healing, and forgiveness. Bryn doesn't shy away from the predatory aspects of Perle's nature, but still manages to keep them sympathetic. That, along with loveable Dejean, the pirate captain that rescues Perle, his first mate Simone, and her energetic partner Murielle create a wonderful cast of diverse characters with more representation than any book I've previously read.
I lean strongly towards fantasy books, but I loved the soft steam punk edge OBP had, and never felt too out of my depth when reading the descriptions, and I loved the vivid ocean settings that were described. The descriptions are fantastic and I have clear pictures in my mind of so many of the settings which I found refreshing. Same with the characters. The book played more like a movie in my head, and that's rare for me.
Over all I strongly recommend giving Our Bloody Pearl a shot. It's a quick read, but one I'm sure you'll come back to over and over again. If you love sirens, ocean settings, well crafted stories, and diverse multidimensional characters this book is for you. I can't wait to read more books from Bryn and I'm eagerly awaiting more from this world in particular.
Bryn has created a unique and fascinating narrative voice through Perle. They're a blood thirsty siren who's been held captive and no longer has use of their tail, and their story is one of revenge, adaptation, healing, and forgiveness. Bryn doesn't shy away from the predatory aspects of Perle's nature, but still manages to keep them sympathetic. That, along with loveable Dejean, the pirate captain that rescues Perle, his first mate Simone, and her energetic partner Murielle create a wonderful cast of diverse characters with more representation than any book I've previously read.
I lean strongly towards fantasy books, but I loved the soft steam punk edge OBP had, and never felt too out of my depth when reading the descriptions, and I loved the vivid ocean settings that were described. The descriptions are fantastic and I have clear pictures in my mind of so many of the settings which I found refreshing. Same with the characters. The book played more like a movie in my head, and that's rare for me.
Over all I strongly recommend giving Our Bloody Pearl a shot. It's a quick read, but one I'm sure you'll come back to over and over again. If you love sirens, ocean settings, well crafted stories, and diverse multidimensional characters this book is for you. I can't wait to read more books from Bryn and I'm eagerly awaiting more from this world in particular.