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A review by ajinx
Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's a moderately slow-paced book (especially at the beginning) that does a wonderful job at establishing characters and scenery. The personalities, motivations, and goals of each character is complicated— but the story does a great job at creating bonds between these characters in a way that is not only realistic to the story, but to the characters themselves.
The characters do experience growth throughout the story, but it's subtle; I really appreciate how the characters interact with one another, and how they challenge eachother's ideals.
Overall a great story about family, and the relationships that we build during hardship. The story tackles the idea of "necessary sacrifice, " making tough decisions with the hope of a better outcome for others. Each character is unique; though some are a little difficult to bear with at the beginning— they grow on you as the story progresses.
Would recommend this book to people who like the "historically-inspired" genre.
The characters do experience growth throughout the story, but it's subtle; I really appreciate how the characters interact with one another, and how they challenge eachother's ideals.
Overall a great story about family, and the relationships that we build during hardship. The story tackles the idea of "necessary sacrifice, " making tough decisions with the hope of a better outcome for others. Each character is unique; though some are a little difficult to bear with at the beginning— they grow on you as the story progresses.
Would recommend this book to people who like the "historically-inspired" genre.