A review by artemistics
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

4.25

i was craving a good, interesting book in a pirate setting, so i picked this book out based on vibes and that gorgeous and very promising cover (all pirate shit should have a gigantic sea monster with tentacles as a feature) alone. and i'm so glad i did! amina, as a retired, over 40-year-old female captain that needs to get the gang back together, was a refreshing choice for a main character, the writing style was easy to read, and both the side characters and the very diverse setting of the various ports of the indian ocean were incredibly interesting and engaging, hightling a lot of the fun of historical fiction, keeping it all very clear and easy to picture in your head without being drowned by over-explanations of every single small concept. my biggest issue had to do with something about the pacing feeling a little off, not flowing as well in certain parts, and the way a few elements were introduced very suddenly in the last quarter of the book. but, all in all, super memorable and a deliciously fun reading experience. can't wait for more amina adventures.