A review by mbmartin42
The Flesh of the Sea by Lor Gislason, Shelley Lavigne

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

“It was warm enough that most men slept outside under the stars. I looked up at them and realised that these are the same stars you see, Jean. Do you think of me when you gaze towards the sky?”

This was such a fun and fast paced read that was hard to put down. Alive with mischief, madness, and shenanigans there was never a dull moment. I love that the story unfolded through letters from Wil to Jean and Jean’s personal journal entries. Each one added a new adventure as well as fresh horrors and personal revelations. Plus that ending… 🥹

These pages are filled with pirates (of course!), a hint of whimsy, a splash of body horror, plenty of fantastical and ferocious beasts, found family, and a healthy dose of gay pining.

The perfect read to kick off the transrightsreadathon.

“There has been no great wisdom without an element of madness.”