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stephalee4's review
adventurous
fast-paced
4.0
Another great action-packed pirate story! If you like a lot of action, found family, sisterly bonds, and fated lovers this one is for you. It kind of reminded me of an epic in some ways what with the hunt for the map and sword, Issa's uncontrollable powers, and all the creatures they have to battle! I'm a sucker for dual POV's so I really enjoyed that, plus there were some flashback scenes along the way that helped readers better understand Issa and her quest. I liked the inclusion of the flashbacks so we could gradually learn more about Issa, rather than just having an info dump explained to us. Also, and no spoilers, I did enjoy the ending and how things were neatly tied up but that it still leaves us the possibility of a sequel.
Thanks to the author for the early e-ARC!
Thanks to the author for the early e-ARC!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death
thekissballad's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Heart of the Sea is a wonderfully adventurous pirate fantasy full of prophecy, romance, found family, and betrayal. I easily give it 4.5 stars.
Thank you Moriah for the eARC.
There is a religious element to HotS - light vs dark and how that plays into the prophecy - and while it's thankfully not shoved down one's throat, it is present. I think it's handled beautifully, but I wanted to make it known so there are no unwanted surprises for others.
The only real issue for me was the pacing. I like dual POV stories, however, it wasn't always easy to know whose POV I was reading until halfway down the page. Throw in the flashback chapters and the POV switches not being evenly distributed (1:1) between Nerissa & Crow, I found myself at times out of the story trying to get my bearings.
Thank you Moriah for the eARC.
There is a religious element to HotS - light vs dark and how that plays into the prophecy - and while it's thankfully not shoved down one's throat, it is present. I think it's handled beautifully, but I wanted to make it known so there are no unwanted surprises for others.
The only real issue for me was the pacing. I like dual POV stories, however, it wasn't always easy to know whose POV I was reading until halfway down the page. Throw in the flashback chapters and the POV switches not being evenly distributed (1:1) between Nerissa & Crow, I found myself at times out of the story trying to get my bearings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, and Animal death
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent
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