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A review by grace_astudentreading
Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Advanced reader's copy review
This book sells itself perfectly: “queer pirates and comedy.” It is the definition of lighthearted. And also raunchy. And I loved every page. For starters, I loved the main character Avra so much. He is chaos personified, and had me in stitches every scene. Yet he also clearly cared so much about the people in his life and was so sweet in his own obnoxious little way. I also loved Tev and Julian and the rest of the crew just as much. Especially Tev, but I know wrapping them up in a warm fuzzy blanket the way I want to would get me stabbed. But even more than I loved any one character, I loved Avra and Tev and Julian together. Now, as for the plot, I honestly forgot about the main plot at points due to all the ‘side quests’ that were going on. But the side quests were so much fun, especially the cake competition. And in the end everything came together brilliantly and perfectly. Lastly, in terms of other stuff I liked how well the world was developed when it mattered and the other little cute bits of fantasy setting and whimsy. Overall, a fantastic read!
Thank you Netgalley and Tor Publishing Group for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
This book sells itself perfectly: “queer pirates and comedy.” It is the definition of lighthearted. And also raunchy. And I loved every page. For starters, I loved the main character Avra so much. He is chaos personified, and had me in stitches every scene. Yet he also clearly cared so much about the people in his life and was so sweet in his own obnoxious little way. I also loved Tev and Julian and the rest of the crew just as much. Especially Tev, but I know wrapping them up in a warm fuzzy blanket the way I want to would get me stabbed. But even more than I loved any one character, I loved Avra and Tev and Julian together. Now, as for the plot, I honestly forgot about the main plot at points due to all the ‘side quests’ that were going on. But the side quests were so much fun, especially the cake competition. And in the end everything came together brilliantly and perfectly. Lastly, in terms of other stuff I liked how well the world was developed when it mattered and the other little cute bits of fantasy setting and whimsy. Overall, a fantastic read!
Thank you Netgalley and Tor Publishing Group for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review