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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i feel unfulfilled romance-wise & pirate-wise. & i wish there were more pirates. i do understand this was a prequel though so i get it but still š
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5
To be fair, the 4.5 stars probably reflects more on my expectations than on Across Dark Seas as a whole, as I actually read Beneath Black Sails first and expected much more of Evered than if I had done the sensible thing and read these books in the correct order!
This book introduces us to Lady Avice Ferrers, a young woman from a wealthy, aristocratic family, who chafes against the rules and boredom of genteel society. Lady Avice wants adventure, and what better way into an adventure than eloping with the man she loves, rather than being forced to marry a man she despised as a child?
Clare throws in some pirates, promise of steamy scenes to follow, and a little fae-magic in this prequel novella for the Beneath Black Sails series, which sets up perfectly for the next book. But be warned, Across Dark Seas does not contain a HEA...for that you'll have to keep reading the series.
If you're looking to start a series that will rope you in, take you on swashbuckling high-seas adventures, and give you all the romance and magic you want, plus a few twists and turns along the way, look no further!
To be fair, the 4.5 stars probably reflects more on my expectations than on Across Dark Seas as a whole, as I actually read Beneath Black Sails first and expected much more of Evered than if I had done the sensible thing and read these books in the correct order!
This book introduces us to Lady Avice Ferrers, a young woman from a wealthy, aristocratic family, who chafes against the rules and boredom of genteel society. Lady Avice wants adventure, and what better way into an adventure than eloping with the man she loves, rather than being forced to marry a man she despised as a child?
Clare throws in some pirates, promise of steamy scenes to follow, and a little fae-magic in this prequel novella for the Beneath Black Sails series, which sets up perfectly for the next book. But be warned, Across Dark Seas does not contain a HEA...for that you'll have to keep reading the series.
If you're looking to start a series that will rope you in, take you on swashbuckling high-seas adventures, and give you all the romance and magic you want, plus a few twists and turns along the way, look no further!
lighthearted
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:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
I read this prequel after finishing the main Beneath Black Sails series, and it added not just unto the story, but also to my love of it.
I loved reading how Viceās story started, how she met the people who would become her family. That first time at the fresh water pool. How Avice became freeer, how she allowed herself to be just that, herself.
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I loved reading how Viceās story started, how she met the people who would become her family. That first time at the fresh water pool. How Avice became freeer, how she allowed herself to be just that, herself.
"
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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 āļø
I am reading Clare Sagerās books all out of order but so far it hasnāt taken away from the emotion she manages to inject into her stories. I already knew who Avice was and ultimately how she ends up from reading a Kiss of Iron but was really curious to read her full story. Iām glad I started with this prequel. I think it gives good insight into the woman that Avice ultimately ends up being.
I am reading Clare Sagerās books all out of order but so far it hasnāt taken away from the emotion she manages to inject into her stories. I already knew who Avice was and ultimately how she ends up from reading a Kiss of Iron but was really curious to read her full story. Iām glad I started with this prequel. I think it gives good insight into the woman that Avice ultimately ends up being.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No