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A review by rumplled
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
She's an icon! She's a legend! And She is the moment!
Amina, the legendary pirate captain, is drawn back to the sea for one last adventure when she is hired to rescue a kidnapped girl. While not usually the job for a ruthless pirate, maybe ten years of retirement changes a woman.
The combination of a competent, older female main character, the story-telling-like narration, and Chakraborty's magic and mythology systems make a stellar book.
I know this is supposed to be the first book in a series; however, I think it totally stands on its own! Some threads are left loose at the end, but it has a complete story arc (which I appreciated).
If you can, I highly recommend the audiobook! It added to the storytelling-ness.
Amina, the legendary pirate captain, is drawn back to the sea for one last adventure when she is hired to rescue a kidnapped girl. While not usually the job for a ruthless pirate, maybe ten years of retirement changes a woman.
The combination of a competent, older female main character, the story-telling-like narration, and Chakraborty's magic and mythology systems make a stellar book.
I know this is supposed to be the first book in a series; however, I think it totally stands on its own! Some threads are left loose at the end, but it has a complete story arc (which I appreciated).
If you can, I highly recommend the audiobook! It added to the storytelling-ness.