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A review by jennifermreads
The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead
4.0
The conclusion of The Glittering Court trilogy features Tamsin as she rises to the top of the Court of girls. But, as they travel to Adoria, Tamsin’s ship is lost at sea and she finds herself diverted from her goal of a rich husband and safety for her family.
When I read the first volume of this trilogy, Tamsin’s story intrigued me the least and her personality grated on me the most. But after reading this novel devoted to Tamsin’s story, my view of her has completely changed and I find I really, really liked her. I would not have minded being a fly on the wall as she conquered obstacle after obstacle.
Overall, the entire trilogy was entertaining. The narration of the second novel marred my initial starry-eyed love of it. But Tamsin’s story has erased my hesitations. I think that, if I had read the print of Midnight Jewel, I would not have had the same misgivings and probably would have enjoyed the story far more. It is proof of how important the narrator is when listening instead of reading print.
This trilogy was a remarkable tale of immigration, social class, and perseverance with a heavy dose of adventure.
When I read the first volume of this trilogy, Tamsin’s story intrigued me the least and her personality grated on me the most. But after reading this novel devoted to Tamsin’s story, my view of her has completely changed and I find I really, really liked her. I would not have minded being a fly on the wall as she conquered obstacle after obstacle.
Overall, the entire trilogy was entertaining. The narration of the second novel marred my initial starry-eyed love of it. But Tamsin’s story has erased my hesitations. I think that, if I had read the print of Midnight Jewel, I would not have had the same misgivings and probably would have enjoyed the story far more. It is proof of how important the narrator is when listening instead of reading print.
This trilogy was a remarkable tale of immigration, social class, and perseverance with a heavy dose of adventure.