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theblondpanda's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
4.75
paigetry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
inspiring
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
4.0
emilysamp's review against another edition
I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. It was funny and warm, and meaningful without being too heavy. I'm looking forward to reading future books in this series!
chekovsgunshow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
bookishbinks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
this is one of those books that kept falling to the very bottom of my tbr even though i had a gut feeling i would absolutely love it. and i did absolutely love it. i had started the audiobook early last year but wasn't a hug fan of the narrators so i ended up putting it down - after getting a little farther into it, there really was no better choice for amina's character.
speaking of amina's character, how incredible is she?! fierce, maternal, protective of her crew, takes-no-shit, i truly loved her right from the start. i want a prequel series of just her pre-retirement pirate shenanagins. so so badly.
i don't tend to analyze book plots super heavily, as i'm much more of a character-driven reader, but i have to point out i really loved this one!! the pacing was incredible, and there was a perfect amount magic and weird creatures. there were some good twists, and i really enjoyed falco as a villain, especially considering he is someone amina could have very easily turned into if she gave into her ambitions.
this is one i'll absolutely be rereading, especially since i have to wait a YEAR for the next book and ANOTHER year for the third?! ms shannon please i beg you just give me a taste of the next ones i'll do anything
speaking of amina's character, how incredible is she?! fierce, maternal, protective of her crew, takes-no-shit, i truly loved her right from the start. i want a prequel series of just her pre-retirement pirate shenanagins. so so badly.
i don't tend to analyze book plots super heavily, as i'm much more of a character-driven reader, but i have to point out i really loved this one!! the pacing was incredible, and there was a perfect amount magic and weird creatures. there were some good twists, and i really enjoyed falco as a villain, especially considering
this is one i'll absolutely be rereading, especially since i have to wait a YEAR for the next book and ANOTHER year for the third?! ms shannon please i beg you just give me a taste of the next ones i'll do anything
madelynsudac's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
judithh23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bookishfantasyreading's review against another edition
4.0
I read this novel, right after finishing Chakraborty's City of Brass series. From the cover you could assume a life at sea, and that is what the story gives. Truly, a pirate's tale while tackling themes of sexism and what is expected of a mother and a female. Action packed, along with being inclusive.
liv93's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0