adventurous challenging 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
adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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
adventurous medium-paced
adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

FINALLY the book is here! I’m a bit sad that the original synopsis/plot changed (cuz cross-Atlantic journey to Barbados sounds equally entertaining) BUT as the story is now, I’m at 4.5 stars, rounded down to 4 because honestly? I’m a bit disappointed :(
I don’t know how to explain without getting too spoiler-y, but I feel like the spyglass storyline didn’t resolve itself in a satisfying way after everything that happens in their quest to find answers. Like, I still don’t understand why Basira Khan wanted it and sent her ships in search of it. Was it actually causing a curse to the seas? Is everything back to normal now that it’s been returned? It’s unclear and feels incomplete.
But, I’m *totally* here for the sibling bonding!! It’s literal “found family” and I’m

“Someone told me once,” Monty continues, “there is life after you survive.” “What does that mean?” I ask. “It means the feeling that you’re not so much living your life as just trying to push through it won’t last forever. Someday you’ll be able to breathe.”

God I just still can’t believe the Goblin got his own book! I This was so enjoyable to read, and I will really miss the world of the Montague siblings. (Felicity was my favorite narrator of the thee. I found her compelling, pragmatic, and hilarious). Historical and adventurous fiction has always been a favorite genre of mine, and it’s such a treat to read stories (albeit fictional ones) about queer and disabled people finding happiness and the will to live without compromising who they are.

Plowed through this. So funny
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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
adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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
adventurous funny hopeful medium-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