A review by jacieandbooks
Windfall by Shawna Barnett

Did not finish book.

3.0

I really wanted to love this, I did. I love the whole female pirate cliche, so I’m all about it. It’s clear the writer has put a lot of time and energy into creating the universe. The thing I keep coming back to is a lack of emotion/ disconnect for me as far as telling the story, rather than showing the story. Eg. She was angry. VS She clenched her fists, felt the heat rising in her cheeks. I feel as though I read the plot line to a really good book, not actually read a really good book. I love the inclusion of LBGTQ characters but it definitely takes a back seat to the hetero relationships. The minor characters were likable and the plot did have some great twists and turns that I didn’t expect. I just couldn’t give it more than 3 with the lack of *feels*.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.