kiss_ya30's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ewindtberg's review against another edition
5.0
Alright, I got the chills with this one. The last couple chapters had me in a chokehold and I immediately went out and bought the second one. This was my first pirate/fantasy/romance novel and it did not disappoint. Also, I’m a fan of books with spice and for a book that had very little - I was still hooked, so that says a lot. 10/10 would recommend!
xoinesxo's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Had to force myself to keep reading so many times bc NOTHING was happening for the majority of this book. The ending was its saving grace but idk if it's enough to make me wanna keep reading.
btlitell's review against another edition
5.0
Here there be pirates (and other pirate-related clichés and turns of phrase)
A great read that involves a full cast of complex characters, an intriguing story arc that takes turns where you don’t entirely expect them, and a setting that forced its way onto my “if I could visit a fictional world” list. The characters are all well-rounded and the ones who play a more pivotal role in the book are certainly beyond memorable. The pacing is also steady throughout the book and many times I wanted to not set the book down and continue reading. I’m quite thankful that book two (From These Dark Depths) is already out so I can start reading that and continue the story.
Declan is at the very least a burnt cinnamon roll. It’s really hard not to feel sympathetic with him. He is a pirate, so I doubt he would enjoy being wrapped up in a blanket and swaddled until he feels better, but I think that’s what he might need honestly. Blanket burrito and some coffee or tea should fix him right up.
Aoife, while naïve and too trusting, grows on you as a reader. I wanted to be mad at her for trusting people too quickly, but I can’t blame her for that at all. Maybe some more experience in the real world will help her grow.
Tommy… I’m not sure what to say about him at this point.
Cait is greatly amusing for the little bit that we see of her. I want more of her in the next book(s) and I really hope we get that.
A great read that involves a full cast of complex characters, an intriguing story arc that takes turns where you don’t entirely expect them, and a setting that forced its way onto my “if I could visit a fictional world” list. The characters are all well-rounded and the ones who play a more pivotal role in the book are certainly beyond memorable. The pacing is also steady throughout the book and many times I wanted to not set the book down and continue reading. I’m quite thankful that book two (From These Dark Depths) is already out so I can start reading that and continue the story.
Declan is at the very least a burnt cinnamon roll. It’s really hard not to feel sympathetic with him. He is a pirate, so I doubt he would enjoy being wrapped up in a blanket and swaddled until he feels better, but I think that’s what he might need honestly. Blanket burrito and some coffee or tea should fix him right up.
Aoife, while naïve and too trusting, grows on you as a reader. I wanted to be mad at her for trusting people too quickly, but I can’t blame her for that at all. Maybe some more experience in the real world will help her grow.
Tommy… I’m not sure what to say about him at this point.
Cait is greatly amusing for the little bit that we see of her. I want more of her in the next book(s) and I really hope we get that.
jinnyshollow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is what slow burn should be.
I’m so invested now because HELLO?! THAT ENDING?!
Omg.
I’m so invested now because HELLO?! THAT ENDING?!
Omg.
rachelfontenot's review against another edition
I just couldn’t get into it. There’s a lot of background while also holding back so much information in an effort to stay mysterious. 20 chapters in and nothing’s really happened, and there’s little reason to want to get to know the characters better.
katerobb's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
k_randall's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hannaheferg's review against another edition
4.0
This was almost amazing, but not perfect.
Declan was a lovely surprise, Tommy fills the perfect best friend shoes, but Aoife though was kind of the worst at times. So annoying and slightly useless. But she played her part well and by the end you can see her growing and changing. But COME ON GIRL.
And I love pirates, pirate books forever please.
Declan was a lovely surprise, Tommy fills the perfect best friend shoes, but Aoife though was kind of the worst at times. So annoying and slightly useless. But she played her part well and by the end you can see her growing and changing. But COME ON GIRL.
And I love pirates, pirate books forever please.