A review by kitkatkatdog
The Devourer by Alison Ames

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

The Devourer is a great tense pirate story. One of revenge, of trusted bonds, and of womanhood. 

Adrasteia Dantes will get revenge on her half-brother, Cameron, no matter what it takes. But when a magical unknown power is destroying pirate ships, Adra must pause her pursuit to save her own ship and quite possibly the world.

Alison Ames writes a wonderful pirate story with magic, consequences, and the strange yet unbreakable bond between women. The bonds between Adra and her crew as well as Adra
and the Devourer
are well written and gripping. Each moment feels real and emotional. Not to mention Alison Ames sets a scene and tone wonderfully.
The fear I felt while the crew attempts to walk the bottom of the ocean was unparalleled.


Thank you NetGalley and Page Street Publishing for the chance to read this YA fantasy!
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