bibim's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rory11's review against another edition
2.0
I cannot believe I'm about to rate a queer story about pirates so low but...this just wasn't for me. I think this book was pulled in so many (amazing and wonderful in theory) directions that no one piece felt...maybe done is the right word here?...to me. If there were three fewer subplots and/or a hundred more pages, coulda been a different story.
jennej's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
sarahp85's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this. It grabbed me from the get go and I didn't want to put it down.
I don't think I've ever read anything like it and I can not wait to read the sequel
I don't think I've ever read anything like it and I can not wait to read the sequel
nyxaslan's review against another edition
3.0
2.75
This thing put me in a reading slump omg. It was so tough to get through and it just didn't do it for me.
This thing put me in a reading slump omg. It was so tough to get through and it just didn't do it for me.
shelbyaye's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nicoleceballos's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
punkystarshine's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.75
This. story. has. everything. Mermaids, witches, pirates, queer people. A fun adventure on the high seas.
betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Finally picked this one up since the companion just came out! It's been on my to-read list for a while, and I'm glad I finally got around to it. If you want pirate sapphic fantasy, this is definitely the book for you! It has a little bit of everything you could want in a sea fantasy book: magic, mermaids, sea fighting, epic ships. Plus a little bit of romance.
The world-building was so interesting, with a lot of small details adding to this world Tokuda-Hall has created. And the characters were just as well-developed. I appreciated the way that this book also focused on figuring out your identity and finding your way in the world. While the pacing felt off a couple of times, for the most part, I didn't particularly mind. I was hooked until the end and can't wait to see what the next book brings!
The world-building was so interesting, with a lot of small details adding to this world Tokuda-Hall has created. And the characters were just as well-developed. I appreciated the way that this book also focused on figuring out your identity and finding your way in the world. While the pacing felt off a couple of times, for the most part, I didn't particularly mind. I was hooked until the end and can't wait to see what the next book brings!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, and Slavery
Minor: Sexual assault and Homophobia
otter_the_grouch's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5