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A review by blandrea_reads
Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
5.0
Ok, so the first thing to know about this book is that it's very different in tone from a Taste of Gold and Iron. For me, a Taste of Gold and Iron had recency style levels of pining, and while there is pining in this book, if is VERY different style. This is a more light hearted adventure romp.
Avra Helvaçi is an Arashti, semi-retired spy who has consistent levels of luck. Imagine a small horny, bard is the hero of the story, and that's pretty close. His on again, off again live interest, Captain Teveri az-Haffar, is the Captain of a pirate ship, who have picked up Avra, escaping with the most dangerous secret in the world, and Julian, an extremely decorative monk who has taken a vow of celibacy. Both Avra and the Captain are eager to help relieve Julian of his vows. There are secrets to hide, quests to complete and a Pirate Cake Competition to win. Hilarity and hi-jinx ensue....
The queer normative world has a much more silly and light hearted feel than Gold and Iron, and I found myself laughing outload at various points. The audio book narrator, Casey Jones, did a great job of bringing the characters to life, and giving a good variety of personality to all the different characters and pirates.
I loved the feel of this book and anticipate revisiting regularly as and environment that I will just enjoy spending more time in.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.
Avra Helvaçi is an Arashti, semi-retired spy who has consistent levels of luck. Imagine a small horny, bard is the hero of the story, and that's pretty close. His on again, off again live interest, Captain Teveri az-Haffar, is the Captain of a pirate ship, who have picked up Avra, escaping with the most dangerous secret in the world, and Julian, an extremely decorative monk who has taken a vow of celibacy. Both Avra and the Captain are eager to help relieve Julian of his vows. There are secrets to hide, quests to complete and a Pirate Cake Competition to win. Hilarity and hi-jinx ensue....
The queer normative world has a much more silly and light hearted feel than Gold and Iron, and I found myself laughing outload at various points. The audio book narrator, Casey Jones, did a great job of bringing the characters to life, and giving a good variety of personality to all the different characters and pirates.
I loved the feel of this book and anticipate revisiting regularly as and environment that I will just enjoy spending more time in.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.