Scan barcode
dmrains's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was exactly the right level of "spice" for me: not too explicit with descriptions for my ace brain & didn't feel like porn. Very sweet couple the way they both save each other and have complementary childhood trauma . Felt very late bloomer coming-of-age to me which I loved. I really identified with Charlotte 💙
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Classism and Sexual content
Minor: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Death, Death of parent, and Violence
lovely_fantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I had a good time reading this! Victorian England with some added magic, the lives of ladies. I read it as a stand-alone even though it’s the second book in a series, so I was a little confused about the intracies of magic and witches vs pirates, but I never had to guess who was who, so it didn’t really matter. It was fun and very lighthearted, and the writing was probably my favorite part. I’m hoping to read the first book soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Classism, Child abuse, Bullying, Cursing, and Death
erebus53's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the second book of the Dangerous Damsels series. It's quite similar to the first one, and has some recurring characters. This book pits two factions (both alike in indignation) namely the pirates and the witches (if witches existed). There is a starcrossed not-really-enemies to lovers plot wrapped in a rambling adventure or perhaps prolonged chase scene, as they try to find a magical amulet.. and don't forget about rescuing Tom!
The vibe of this is sort of Pride and Prejudice, meets Indiana Jones at Studio Ghibli (Kiki + Howl's moving castle?) only with explicit sex. It's always going to be a bit cinematic when you have swords and sorcery - telekinetic witches throwing things around, and pirates with guns and cannon zooming about in flying buildings.
As in the first book, the sexy-times are explicit... and so is the consent and the birth control. Swashbuckling is certainly married to the unbuckling of swashes... but will it lead to marriage? There are a couple of other players/factions introduced that stay mostly in the background, but I can see them becoming more important in the next book.
The vibe of this is sort of Pride and Prejudice, meets Indiana Jones at Studio Ghibli (Kiki + Howl's moving castle?) only with explicit sex. It's always going to be a bit cinematic when you have swords and sorcery - telekinetic witches throwing things around, and pirates with guns and cannon zooming about in flying buildings.
As in the first book, the sexy-times are explicit... and so is the consent and the birth control. Swashbuckling is certainly married to the unbuckling of swashes... but will it lead to marriage? There are a couple of other players/factions introduced that stay mostly in the background, but I can see them becoming more important in the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, Gun violence, Confinement, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Classism, and Blood
khymihr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Classism
sydapel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
The quirky and whimsical style isn't for everyone, but all I could think about was how much Jane Austen would have loved this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture, Child abuse, and Death
Minor: Classism
amberinpieces's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Blood, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Cursing, Grief, and Death
sabrinz's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
This book is the second book in a series. However, it can be read without knowing book 1 (I didn't know it was part of a series) - and while some small details and callbacks may have been lost on me, it did not have the feeling that I was missing something.
The story is about Charlotte, a mostly law-abiding, young witch in London who dreams of stealing things to help orphans and living a quiet little life in the country side. When she steals a gentleman's bag, however, she has no idea that that man is Captain O'Riley, a pirat. The rivalry between witches and pirates is well-known and must be adhered to at all costs. But there is the little problem of this particular pirat showing up everywhere and Charlotte really has no choice but to "kidnapp" his battlehouse with O'Riley and his butler inside to catch up to the terror of lady pirates, who has just stolen a powerful amulte.
I really enjoyed this book and laughed several time (quoting whole passages to my friends). Sometimes a book just has to be entertaining and fun - which this entertaining spin on Victorian society with witches and pirates certainly does.
The story is about Charlotte, a mostly law-abiding, young witch in London who dreams of stealing things to help orphans and living a quiet little life in the country side. When she steals a gentleman's bag, however, she has no idea that that man is Captain O'Riley, a pirat. The rivalry between witches and pirates is well-known and must be adhered to at all costs. But there is the little problem of this particular pirat showing up everywhere and Charlotte really has no choice but to "kidnapp" his battlehouse with O'Riley and his butler inside to catch up to the terror of lady pirates, who has just stolen a powerful amulte.
I really enjoyed this book and laughed several time (quoting whole passages to my friends). Sometimes a book just has to be entertaining and fun - which this entertaining spin on Victorian society with witches and pirates certainly does.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Sexual content
More...