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captainbella's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
chelseas_reads's review against another edition
4.0
(originally rated 3.5 stars, bumped it up to 4 stars as the confusion i had was because this is a sequel and my dumb ass didn't realise.)
(please note: this book is a sequel to devil’s ballast).
prior to reading this book, i hadn’t realised it was actually a sequel. i found the first half to be very confusing as i’d missed a whole book. (i’ve changed my rating to reflect this, taking my initial confusion out of the equation). the second half was much better, once i got into the swing of things. although i found the writing very stiff and difficult to read, i did adjust to the authors way of writing towards the end.
i wasn’t a fan of how anne bonny was portrayed. as our protagonist, i was expecting someone a little more likeable. to put simply: she was unlikeable and not very badass (i mean, she kicked ass at the very end. but what about the rest of the book?)
the main reason i ended up loving this book was because of fletcher. he was loveable in that gruff-manly man kind of way. and i love the little twist we get about half way through.
the main thing i loved about slipping the noose was the inclusion of queer relationships. homosexuality was more accepted in the times of piracy and i’m glad the author chose to include it in this book. and the same with a gender queer character. (i’m unsure about gender identity during the time of pirates, but I’m assuming it’ll be along similar lines to sexuality – especially as there are known female pirates who dressed as men).
this book reminded me how much i loved black sails, and i’ve since gone back and rewatched all four seasons.
since finishing this book, i’ve been informed that there’s a first book which i plan to read sometime soon. (please don’t copy me. read devil’s ballast first).
(please note: this book is a sequel to devil’s ballast).
prior to reading this book, i hadn’t realised it was actually a sequel. i found the first half to be very confusing as i’d missed a whole book. (i’ve changed my rating to reflect this, taking my initial confusion out of the equation). the second half was much better, once i got into the swing of things. although i found the writing very stiff and difficult to read, i did adjust to the authors way of writing towards the end.
i wasn’t a fan of how anne bonny was portrayed. as our protagonist, i was expecting someone a little more likeable. to put simply: she was unlikeable and not very badass (i mean, she kicked ass at the very end. but what about the rest of the book?)
the main reason i ended up loving this book was because of fletcher. he was loveable in that gruff-manly man kind of way. and i love the little twist we get about half way through.
the main thing i loved about slipping the noose was the inclusion of queer relationships. homosexuality was more accepted in the times of piracy and i’m glad the author chose to include it in this book. and the same with a gender queer character. (i’m unsure about gender identity during the time of pirates, but I’m assuming it’ll be along similar lines to sexuality – especially as there are known female pirates who dressed as men).
this book reminded me how much i loved black sails, and i’ve since gone back and rewatched all four seasons.
since finishing this book, i’ve been informed that there’s a first book which i plan to read sometime soon. (please don’t copy me. read devil’s ballast first).
abbienicholle's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
textpublishing's review against another edition
The following book reviews have been shared by Text Publishing – publisher of Slipping the Noose
‘A fascinating read…will enthral lovers of historical fiction…The narrative is written in the voices of Bonny and Read, and both come alive for the reader.’
ReadPlus
‘Caddy is unsparing in her description of the seamier side of London life. She includes contemporary issues—Jacobitism, feminism, gender identity and homosexuality—to provide a lively and authentic background to the story.’
Magpies
‘A rollicking piece of feminist historical fiction…Engaging and entertaining…Excellent for YA readers seeking cultural representation and LGBTQI+ inclusivity.
SAETA
‘A fascinating read…will enthral lovers of historical fiction…The narrative is written in the voices of Bonny and Read, and both come alive for the reader.’
ReadPlus
‘Caddy is unsparing in her description of the seamier side of London life. She includes contemporary issues—Jacobitism, feminism, gender identity and homosexuality—to provide a lively and authentic background to the story.’
Magpies
‘A rollicking piece of feminist historical fiction…Engaging and entertaining…Excellent for YA readers seeking cultural representation and LGBTQI+ inclusivity.
SAETA
jess64au's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A fantastic story. This is not quite an historical novel in that it is not really based on facts, but that said it is a fantastic story that uses historical events and places to give tone and background. Another book I couldn't put down. It kept guessing right up to the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Pregnancy, Violence, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Slavery, War, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry
emgovan's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- 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? No
4.0
elleceeveee's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
thereadingchallengechallenge's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Every pirate on the sea could be sent to the gallows and Bonny would find a way to slip the noose.”
Another wonderful adventure with our lady pirate, Anne Bonny, this time living it up in London and trying to find her way back to her loved ones after being captured and separated by the law. I didn't find the setting as captivating this time around but it was still interesting to read about Bonny adapting to a new location and trying to make her way on her own. I also loved getting chapters from Read's perspective.
A lively novel with a sweet ending that I'll remember fondly in the years to come.
theveryhungrythesaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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