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A review by nadoislandgirl
Trade Wind by M.M. Kaye
2.0
I am disappointed.
First of all, I picked up this epic prequel to [b:Death in Zanzibar|732230|Death in Zanzibar|M.M. Kaye|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1312007779l/732230._SY75_.jpg|718421], because that was a fun murder mystery. I knew this had the same setting, but wasn't cheesy murder mystery, but instead historical fiction. I had also read the author's The Far Pavilions.
The historical fiction aspect was great. It had a fantastic setting, engaging characters, a lot of action and some history I hadn't previously known about. My problem comes in regards to the romance.
The ending just kind of ruined the whole thing for me and I'm sad I spent so much time on this book.
First of all, I picked up this epic prequel to [b:Death in Zanzibar|732230|Death in Zanzibar|M.M. Kaye|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1312007779l/732230._SY75_.jpg|718421], because that was a fun murder mystery. I knew this had the same setting, but wasn't cheesy murder mystery, but instead historical fiction. I had also read the author's The Far Pavilions.
The historical fiction aspect was great. It had a fantastic setting, engaging characters, a lot of action and some history I hadn't previously known about. My problem comes in regards to the romance.
Spoiler
SHE FALLS IN LOVE AND MARRIES HER RAPIST? BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE UNDERSTANDS HER OR WOULD ACCEPT HER? I'm not as sensitive about things like this as a lot of the culture right now, but this is just SUUUUUUPER cringe-y.The ending just kind of ruined the whole thing for me and I'm sad I spent so much time on this book.