Reviews

Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn

earlronove's review

5.0

What I loved most about this book were the characters. Perle was such a delight as a narrator and adorable but also fearsome. Very good story and I am definitely interested in more stories in this world.

bookwyrm96's review against another edition

5.0

Y’all! If you are looking for a diverse, LGBT+, siren infused good time, look no further. This was such a good book, it had a great balance of peaceful moments and keeping me on the edge of my seat. Dejean is the BEST, Perle is amazing! And the struggles of this fantastical situation are somehow incredibly relatable. Oh...and it’s got murder...did I mention the murder? Read it. Read it now.

grimjellyfish's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

4.5

hyperashley's review

adventurous hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

wrenny03's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

3.25

A sweet romance with interesting worldbuilding but something felt missing? Maybe just a lack of detail from how short the book is

cewritespoems's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

welcometoellasbookshelf's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

miscellaneous_frog's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

kiiouex's review against another edition

4.0

Hey look, a book I liked! Feels like it's been awhile.

Anyway this is primarily an abuse-recovery tale about a pirate and a siren (functionally also a mermaid), doin' some physical therapy, getting some mobility aids, learning how to love again, etc etc.

It pretty much did one single thing, and did a good job of that thing (it's not a very long book either). I don't have complicated thoughts about it because it's not a complicated book; it hit the beats I thought it would and I liked those beats :V read it if you also like hurt/comfort fantasy/adventure queer romance novels (the ideal genre).

marilanoire's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

4.5

This was a really lovely story with interesting characters and some for me unusual topics. I enjoyed this book very much.