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sniderbeebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The best thing about Sea of Ruin is the writing. Hands down. Pam Godwin's craft is simply breathtaking, especially the way her use of language changes based on the material she's writing, in this case, a historical romance.
I wish though, that the story contained more swoon-worthy, belly-melting goodness. There was some, however, the great majority of the book is about dark tribulations and obstacles, or about heartbreak.
This book is heavy, but it's so beautiful. It's not a story you read to enjoy or to be entertained. It is a story you read to have the experience.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia and Infertility
amme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Blood, Confinement, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Medical content, and Gun violence
Minor: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Infertility, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Vomit
saadeeyah's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Slavery, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Infertility and Suicide attempt
vero_lee's review against another edition
I highly recommend skipping the first five chapters, minimum.
I understand it’s a pirate story, so violence should be expected. However, I thought the amount of rape and torture was too much. Gratuitous, even.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, War, and Slavery
Minor: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, and Suicide attempt
STOCKHOLM SYNDROME TW: what i listed Spoilers all the way down Bruh. She’s a respected captain, but only on her ship. And that spans only a handful of chapters. Beyond that, she’s a captive with no rights. She endures a god awful amount of trauma, from beginning to end. 14 years old. Orphaned. Sexually assaulted and beaten by her 40-something fiancé because her mother practiced sold her so they could return to proper society. Her mother, who was portrayed to be cold and abusive, had a mini redemption arc until she literally threw herself off a cliff. I can’t even begin to describe what else transpires. it’s definitely a lot.