laurahastoomanywips 's review for:

Leeward by Katie Daysh

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense 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

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This isn't my usual, although I do enjoy historical fiction. I don't normally go for "swashbuckling adventures" but as I had the opportunity via The Pigeonhole I decided to give it a go, I am very glad I did. There was lots of detail, especially about the aspects of the boat but they were written in such a way that didn't make it boring, just made it easier to imagine the scene playing out. 
I found the additional plot of Hiram's struggle with his sexuality and difficulties it caused in the time period the book was set (turn of the 19th century) an emotional one. The difficult & controlling character of Hiram's father was well portrayed as it would have been typical of the era.
The character, Louisa (Hiram's wife) really resonated with me as she appeared to be asexual and how their marriage, although led into it by their parents, was mutually beneficial.
I look forward to reading the next books in the series to see more of the characters of Hiram and Courtney  (how their new relationship develops) and hopefully Louisa too.
With thanks to the Pigeonhole for facilitating and Katie for joining us in the read-a-long.