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ksmith_23's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Grief and Cannibalism
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Torture
2kyr6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
such a good fantasy read. i would highly recommend for ages 15 and above. please check the content warnings before reading though. it might be too overwhelming for some people. i would not recommend this book as like the very first book you read as a teen. start with something more lighthearted and easy to read. read this after like 5 different books or so. its a really good book for getting into fantasy though!
(the content warnings i've put is for both the first and second book of this duology)
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Colonisation, and Classism
aamina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, and Rape
Minor: Torture, Vomit, and Infertility
mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Torture, Violence, Rape, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Blood, War, and Death
bellag_1008's review
- 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
Reason it’s not a 5 is because:
-some of the lines were too on the nose for me, but that’s forgivable since it is YA
-I wish there was more development/progress between for love interest. Didn’t like the miscommunication part and wish to have better understood his pov.
-wish the ending provided a little more closure. It felt like the resolution was too short, I wish it had at least 5-10 more pages.
Overall really cute. Some good lines. Funny. Lots of plot turns but at times I questioned the necessity of them, while still enjoying them.
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Torture, Cannibalism, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
nat20charisma's review against another edition
4.5
That said, there are a few reasons I didn’t rate it a full 5 stars:
- it’s less spicy than the first book. Elisa and Riden had MUCH more action, and I was hoping this would get steamier. If anything, it’s more PG
- I got a little tired of their back and forth stubborn-ness. She had so many chances to admit her feelings, and he was all over the place. It got a bit boring in the middle.
- There is a LOT more death and gore in this one. Not that it bothered me too much, but I was surprised since the last one wasn’t nearly so bloody and gruesome.
- I thought it was weird that the whole crew was trying to force Kieran on Cerinda even though she clearly expressed that she didn’t want it, and everyone was ok with it??
Graphic: Cannibalism, Blood, and Death
Minor: Child death, Gaslighting, Torture, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
belava's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Death, Blood, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Cannibalism and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit and Sexual harassment
amanda_mh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Torture, Violence, Death, Gore, Grief, Medical content, Cannibalism, Murder, War, Blood, and Confinement
redheadsuperpowers's review
- 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
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Confinement, Alcohol, Torture, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Blood, Violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Racism, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
izzymannellasbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
But the book picked up, and I honestly enjoyed it.
I am obsessed with the main character. Alosa is the definition of a bad@ss female who retains her femininity. It's clear in the first book as well -- she'll withhold confidential information through literal torture, but she breaks when he threatens to cut her hair. There were moments like that in this book, and the descriptions of her outfits were so well done also. I'm obsessed with her wardrobe (I wish it was socially acceptable to dress like a fashionable pirate in the 21st century).
The romance was a bit slow, but yes...it paid off. The characterizations and personalities of Alosa and Riden were so clear and well-written. I feel like I know them. It worked so well, even when it didn't.
Read if you like(d):
x Daughter of the Pirate King (it's worth it)
I'm looking forward for the third installment of the series because I *need* to see more of Alosa and her crew and where their journey takes them next.
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Torture, Death, and Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment