gabbyreadswithtea's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, feminist pirate story inspired by the stories and adventures of Anne Bonny and Mary Read. The artwork in this was stunning, and I enjoyed the story. There was a good balance between story and action, and I was never confused by a character or plot point. I'm excited to see where this female crew goes in the next volume - I will definitely be picking it up!
Also note - my e-copy was quite short due to a good quarter of it being filled with character summaries, art sketches/drafts and history of Bonny & Read's story. I quite enjoy reading these things at the end of a graphic novel, but I know some readers are uninterested.
This is a great volume to binge-read and I recommend it for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean and Daughter of the Pirate King.
I received an e-copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Also note - my e-copy was quite short due to a good quarter of it being filled with character summaries, art sketches/drafts and history of Bonny & Read's story. I quite enjoy reading these things at the end of a graphic novel, but I know some readers are uninterested.
This is a great volume to binge-read and I recommend it for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean and Daughter of the Pirate King.
I received an e-copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
niche's review against another edition
3.0
Pirate historical fiction based on the story of Anne Bonny. A central focus is the freedom of piracy which is rings less hollow given the feminist perspective. While a strong female protagonist with no romance is always a plus for me, the story never really gripped me. It might be because I have a harder time rooting for criminal protagonists because a part of me keeps hoping they get caught. It might be the red hair, but it gave me vibes of some of the flatter Red Sonja stories (go from A to B, kill everything between). I may pick up the next volume, but it would mostly be to support no-ro fiction. Good art, though.
sarracenia's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story and thought the artwork was just okay. It's great that it's based on a true story of female pirate Anne Bonny. I wish there had been more to the story - it seemed to end abruptly and it feels like the second half of the book is covers and process art. I realise volume 2 is available but I'm not sure I enjoyed it enough to read on.
irayred's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 because of that gorgeous art style!
OK, I knew I was going to love this from the moment I saw the cover! But Anne Bonny, Mary and the women from her newly-founded crew were amazing!
I’m a sucker for women in power, those who deny to be on their knees and fight back, no matter what. It delivered what I expected from a pirate story, so I’m glad I gave this one a chance.
Apparently, the story is also based on actual people, women who were pirates and whose legend is still alive. Thus, it was easy for me to love the way they’re portrayed: as powerful, witty, and relatable women that fight their way to survive against a world that’s ruled by men who think they can get away with their crimes.
It’s funny to see that pirates, who were the real criminals, have more honor than people who lead entire armies and countries.
Anyway, I liked the fact that we see all different types and sizes of women with interesting personalities who look after each other. The circumstances might have brought them together, but they have the potential to grow into a marvelous crew, one of those found families my heart always craves for.
The art is gorgeous, the action scenes were quite good and the pacing made me read it in one sit! There’s always something going on so you never get bored. On the contraire, I wish this was longer! I seriously hope we can see the next volume soon because I can’t wait to know what happens with these badass pirates!
I received an e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review via Diamond Comic Distributors
OK, I knew I was going to love this from the moment I saw the cover! But Anne Bonny, Mary and the women from her newly-founded crew were amazing!
I’m a sucker for women in power, those who deny to be on their knees and fight back, no matter what. It delivered what I expected from a pirate story, so I’m glad I gave this one a chance.
Apparently, the story is also based on actual people, women who were pirates and whose legend is still alive. Thus, it was easy for me to love the way they’re portrayed: as powerful, witty, and relatable women that fight their way to survive against a world that’s ruled by men who think they can get away with their crimes.
It’s funny to see that pirates, who were the real criminals, have more honor than people who lead entire armies and countries.
Anyway, I liked the fact that we see all different types and sizes of women with interesting personalities who look after each other. The circumstances might have brought them together, but they have the potential to grow into a marvelous crew, one of those found families my heart always craves for.
The art is gorgeous, the action scenes were quite good and the pacing made me read it in one sit! There’s always something going on so you never get bored. On the contraire, I wish this was longer! I seriously hope we can see the next volume soon because I can’t wait to know what happens with these badass pirates!
I received an e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review via Diamond Comic Distributors
samaykay912's review against another edition
5.0
This book is not hisotically accurate. At ALL. Especially considering the dynamics between Rackham, Read and Bonny. But it was still a fun read. Don’t try to use this as historical research.
shannonleighd's review against another edition
3.0
a_h_haga's review against another edition
3.0
I mainly bought this comic because of the cover-art by [a:Stjepan Šejić|617155|Stjepan Šejić|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1367184066p2/617155.jpg] - even if I didn't get that cover - so I didn't really have any thoughts back or forth of what to expect. I'd even forgotten what the comic was about before I started reading it!
It's loosely based on historical records of the female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Considering how little we know about them, anything would have to be loosely based on those records.
The story is what one might expect of a pirate-story. There's blood and guts and harshness and fighting. Cursing and backstabbing. It's not bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
The art was ok. It felt very comicy to me, which is a style I'm not the biggest fan of, but I don't mind it either.
I will probably keep reading the series, but I won't be hunting it out, if you know what I mean.
It's loosely based on historical records of the female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Considering how little we know about them, anything would have to be loosely based on those records.
The story is what one might expect of a pirate-story. There's blood and guts and harshness and fighting. Cursing and backstabbing. It's not bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
The art was ok. It felt very comicy to me, which is a style I'm not the biggest fan of, but I don't mind it either.
I will probably keep reading the series, but I won't be hunting it out, if you know what I mean.