A review by nicoleanaisx
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

the lgbtqia+ representation in this book is spot on. *chef’s kiss*. and it is just representation. the book doesn’t focus on the sexuality or gender of the characters, it is just a topic that happens to be a part of the story, and what an incredible story it was. it hit all the things i was looking for when researching “pirate lesbian books”. i was only going to rate it 4.5 stars but i realised i couldn’t fault it and would be recommending this to every bookish person i meet. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

being a book about pirates, expect some triggering scenes, although written well enough that it’s not uncomfortable or too explicit