philineselavy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Animal death, and Injury/injury detail
Minor: Drug use
kabrahams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
Going into this knowing we wouldn't be following Fitz, I wasn't sure how much I'd like it. But as soon as I started reading, I started asking myself, "Is this the best Robin Hobb book yet?" The characters, the many interweaving plots, the new types of magic--amazing! My heart broke so many times for Wintrow and Althea. I hated Kyle more than I've hated many a villain. And after being disappointed by my pirate books I now know that THIS is exactly what I'm looking for in a pirate book. Can't wait to read more of liveships, sea serpents, pirates, traders, wizard wood, arranged marriage, ancient pacts, and whatever other goodness Robin has in store for us in the rest of this trilogy!
Graphic: Physical abuse, Drug use, Injury/injury detail, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Bullying
Minor: Sexual assault
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