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A review by shewriteswithknives
Dark Water Daughter by H.M. Long
5.0
My actual rating is 4.5 stars. I loved this book, but out of all of Long's books, I think one of her previous has been her best/my favorite. That being said, this is one of the most unique stories I have ever read and it blew me away!
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of DWD and was completely ecstatic as it is one of my most anticipated reads of the year. I've enjoyed Long's work from the beginning with her unique way of storytelling and cinematic writing style. DWD is no different.
This story is dual POV, following Mary, a Stormsinger, and Samuel, a pirate hunter. From the beginning, Mary's life is thrown into turmoil as soon as she leaves the Wold. As a Stormsinger, she is coveted and valued by all sailors of the water, pirates and pirate hunters alike, as the power of her voice can call hurricanes and shatter armadas. On the run from Lirr, a wicked pirate, her path crosses with Grant, Samuel, Demery, and a few others. (I don't want to give too many spoilers).
Samuel is a disgraced Naval officer working on the Hart with a crew that is hunting Lirr. By capturing Lirr and bringing him to justice, Samuel can redeem himself from the dark rumors surrounding him. But Samuel has a power of his own and when Mary steals a talisman from him, he feels himself starting to slip.
The twist gave me literal chills! And the climax had me on the edge of me seat.
This story was action packed from beginning to end. We are introduced to multiple characters throughout the story that didn't feel overwhelming. Often times, authors can throw a lot at you and readers are left turning back pages to try and figure out who belongs where. I didn't feel any of that stress. Each of the characters were flawlessly written, making them feel real. The bad ones you hated and the good ones you loved. Even those in between, I felt myself sympathizing for.
I loved learning about the ghistings. They were some of the most fascinating, and at times, creepy beings I've read. Specifically the one on Demery's ship. The use of fans was a fantastic idea!
As with Long's previous work, the prose was lush and compelling. The world building, like the introduction of characters, wasn't forced and there was no info dump. I had a hard time putting this book down. (Work is the only reason I did!)
This is a high-stakes, light thread of slow burn romance, dangerous alliances, and dark story full of magic that will keep you guessing and enthralled. I can't wait for the next one!
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of DWD and was completely ecstatic as it is one of my most anticipated reads of the year. I've enjoyed Long's work from the beginning with her unique way of storytelling and cinematic writing style. DWD is no different.
This story is dual POV, following Mary, a Stormsinger, and Samuel, a pirate hunter. From the beginning, Mary's life is thrown into turmoil as soon as she leaves the Wold. As a Stormsinger, she is coveted and valued by all sailors of the water, pirates and pirate hunters alike, as the power of her voice can call hurricanes and shatter armadas. On the run from Lirr, a wicked pirate, her path crosses with Grant, Samuel, Demery, and a few others. (I don't want to give too many spoilers).
Samuel is a disgraced Naval officer working on the Hart with a crew that is hunting Lirr. By capturing Lirr and bringing him to justice, Samuel can redeem himself from the dark rumors surrounding him. But Samuel has a power of his own and when Mary steals a talisman from him, he feels himself starting to slip.
The twist gave me literal chills! And the climax had me on the edge of me seat.
This story was action packed from beginning to end. We are introduced to multiple characters throughout the story that didn't feel overwhelming. Often times, authors can throw a lot at you and readers are left turning back pages to try and figure out who belongs where. I didn't feel any of that stress. Each of the characters were flawlessly written, making them feel real. The bad ones you hated and the good ones you loved. Even those in between, I felt myself sympathizing for.
I loved learning about the ghistings. They were some of the most fascinating, and at times, creepy beings I've read. Specifically the one on Demery's ship. The use of fans was a fantastic idea!
As with Long's previous work, the prose was lush and compelling. The world building, like the introduction of characters, wasn't forced and there was no info dump. I had a hard time putting this book down. (Work is the only reason I did!)
This is a high-stakes, light thread of slow burn romance, dangerous alliances, and dark story full of magic that will keep you guessing and enthralled. I can't wait for the next one!