emily_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I definitely struggled to get into this one. Although the pirate-y/sea-faring vibes are immaculate, the pacing was incredibly slow as there wasn't much plot direction for most of the book. I did, however, enjoy the pacing of Hobb's world-building, which was layered and intricate. I also loved the variety of POVs we got, although I absolutely despise Kyle and Malta. I'm really intrigued to see where the trilogy is going to go in the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Misogyny, Child abuse, Slavery, Medical content, Sexism, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Murder, Blood, Animal death, Physical abuse, Confinement, Sexual content, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Drug use, Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Ableism
Minor: Alcohol, Child death, Suicide, Excrement, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Fatphobia, Body horror, Abortion, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, War, Self harm, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Bullying, Police brutality, Body shaming, Toxic friendship, Torture, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, and Pedophilia
Moderate content warnings for loss of a loved one, illness, toxic masculinity, eye trauma. Minor content warnings for epidemic, suicidal ideation, a depressive episode, child brides, a stillborn birth, menstruation, hunting, hazing, earthquake, insects.
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