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alysnow427's review against another edition
OK, yeah, no, I'm done. DNF at 75%, so I'm counting this as fully read. Not about pirates, not interesting, and the FMC just got more annoying? Dialogue was AWFUL, spice was ridiculous. Had so much potential.
kgittings's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
carsonelainee's review against another edition
3.0
If you know me, you know how much I love pirates and how much I love vampires. I will read any book that includes either of those things. So when I found out that Katee Robert's new book was a pirate romance, I lost my absolute shit. I was imagining a sweeping, angsty romance a la Pirates of the Caribbean. That's unfortunately not really what this was... certain parts were a lot of fun and high octane, but the rest wasn't really what I was wanting for a pirate romance.
This was very underwhelming for me. Especially given how much I have loved Katee Robert in the past. There was very lackluster chemistry between Bowen and Evelyn. They felt like coworkers more than romantic partners.
Anyways... probably won't continue with this particular series, but I will always read any new Katee Robert outside of this series. Hopefully I will finally get the Will Turner/Elizabeth Swann romance I have always wanted.
This was very underwhelming for me. Especially given how much I have loved Katee Robert in the past. There was very lackluster chemistry between Bowen and Evelyn. They felt like coworkers more than romantic partners.
Anyways... probably won't continue with this particular series, but I will always read any new Katee Robert outside of this series. Hopefully I will finally get the Will Turner/Elizabeth Swann romance I have always wanted.
jmmcarter's review against another edition
4.0
This book wasn't even on my radar until I got an ARC for the second in the series and I'm so glad I had an excuse to read it.
It's so much fun, a really quick and easy read and I'm super excited to jump straight into the next book.
I love a good dual POV story and found that it really helped with the world building, which is really interesting. Yes, there's an element if instalove, which isn't usually for me, but it meant we got some good spice so I'll forgive it. It also ensured the story moved on at a good pace so there was plenty of action and it has setup the next part of the story well.
Is it a groundbreaking book? No. But I thoroughly enjoyed it, got through it fast and loved every page. Bonus points for queer rep and the use of neo-pronouns throughout.
It's so much fun, a really quick and easy read and I'm super excited to jump straight into the next book.
I love a good dual POV story and found that it really helped with the world building, which is really interesting. Yes, there's an element if instalove, which isn't usually for me, but it meant we got some good spice so I'll forgive it. It also ensured the story moved on at a good pace so there was plenty of action and it has setup the next part of the story well.
Is it a groundbreaking book? No. But I thoroughly enjoyed it, got through it fast and loved every page. Bonus points for queer rep and the use of neo-pronouns throughout.
miasara's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
simplysalcedo's review against another edition
4.0
Vampires, Witches, and PIRATES?! YES PLEASE. I did not think this would work, but it did. I loved everything about this book. Bowen? YES. Evelyn? YES. Both together? YESSSS. Fleeing from her vampire ex, Evelyn falls through a portal into another realm. She is found by pirates with a telekinetic captain, Bowen.
Forced proximity, enemies to lovers, witch/telekinetic.
Forced proximity, enemies to lovers, witch/telekinetic.
nerdbrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
4.0
mnboyer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
PopSugar 2024 reading challenge #6
Katee Robert -- I love her work. This one... a little different.
I loved Bowen and, honestly, he was the main reason I kept reading this one. It took a bit to get invested in the story, but Bowen held his ground, and eventually I was slowly finding the story to be more enjoyable. There's just a lot going on... vampires, pirates, witches, world switching (and maybe kind of poor world creation, honestly). Again, there was a bit too much going on to really grab the story and love it.
But, in the end, it was still a fun read.
Added: The next story in the series isn't about Bowen at all (or, yet, I should say, I haven't finished it). Instead, it follows Lizzie. Weird twist. But I guess I'll travel that road as well!
Katee Robert -- I love her work. This one... a little different.
I loved Bowen and, honestly, he was the main reason I kept reading this one. It took a bit to get invested in the story, but Bowen held his ground, and eventually I was slowly finding the story to be more enjoyable. There's just a lot going on... vampires, pirates, witches, world switching (and maybe kind of poor world creation, honestly). Again, there was a bit too much going on to really grab the story and love it.
But, in the end, it was still a fun read.
Added: The next story in the series isn't about Bowen at all (or, yet, I should say, I haven't finished it). Instead, it follows Lizzie. Weird twist. But I guess I'll travel that road as well!
kelly_madden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
islandbookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5