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procrastinastja's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nicola_the_parttime_bookworm's review
5.0
Just Wow…
Ship of Shadows is a fairytale retelling of Peter Pan and honestly retelling are my new favourite thing.
This book has everything from heroic quest/adventure, secrets and mysteries to betrayal, second-chance romance and found family plus all the laughs and banter in between.
The story just flows perfectly and keeps you “Hooked” from the first page and can we just take a minute to fully appreciate these characters Gabrielle our strong adventurous FMC, Bastian our morally grey pirate lord and not forgetting or supporting characters like Leoni and of course Driscoll. Each personality gave the book more life and I found it really refreshing.
Tee has done a fantastic job in writing this story the characters, the world building, just everything, was beautifully written
Ship of shadows is book 2 of the Stolen Crown Series, though this series can be read as standalones, you will definitely get a better experience reading them all. I would definitely recommend this book and I’m super excited to see what else Tee creates with the next book of the series.
Ship of Shadows is a fairytale retelling of Peter Pan and honestly retelling are my new favourite thing.
This book has everything from heroic quest/adventure, secrets and mysteries to betrayal, second-chance romance and found family plus all the laughs and banter in between.
The story just flows perfectly and keeps you “Hooked” from the first page and can we just take a minute to fully appreciate these characters Gabrielle our strong adventurous FMC, Bastian our morally grey pirate lord and not forgetting or supporting characters like Leoni and of course Driscoll. Each personality gave the book more life and I found it really refreshing.
Tee has done a fantastic job in writing this story the characters, the world building, just everything, was beautifully written
Ship of shadows is book 2 of the Stolen Crown Series, though this series can be read as standalones, you will definitely get a better experience reading them all. I would definitely recommend this book and I’m super excited to see what else Tee creates with the next book of the series.
lulu_reads98's review
5.0
Oh my geeeee this book is so good honest to gods 5⭐️ pirates, elemental magic and pixie dust!? Sign me up right now! I took my time with this book because I knew it’d hit me and I would want more. Driscoll and Leoni are the best friends I wish I had. Supportive yet hard on her when she needs it, well when they both need it really. Gabby and bastian are just *chefs kiss* their dynamic is beautifully done. Hot cold, feisty but deep down we all know what’s going to happen I love the slow burn ex lovers to enemies back to lovers
melissa_wines's review
5.0
I was so excited to get my hands on this book and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! I hope you enjoy my little book trailer for Ship of Shadows by Tee Harlowe. I love a fairytale re-imagining, this time we embarked on a Peter Pan twist. Bastian is a pirate Captain who lost his ship to the woman he loves when he betrayed her. Gabby is princess who would be queen, but isn't sure she wants the job. In the not so distant past they embarked on a whirlwind affair that ended when Bastian led the boys, including her brothers, from Gabby's kingdom to an unmarked island. Due to his betrayal she also lost her father, the King, when he went to search for the missing boys and never returned. After some time Bastian makes an unexpected and dramatic re-entrance into her life and what follows is a lot of angst, longing, secrets, new friendships, adventure, heartbreak, some damn good banter and some spicy encounters. Ship of Shadows is the second installment in a series of interconnected standalone novels. @teeharlowe is that amazing storyteller who manages to make you snort laugh, want to smack some characters, get misty eyed and leave you swooning over the love story between her characters. As soon as I heard she was planning a pirate story I immediately imagined Hook from Once Upon a Time and that imagery was spot on. I know I have taken you all on a bit of a ramble, but I'm glad you stuck with it because today is RELEASE DAY! So grab your copy of Ship of Shadows and while you're at it grab Mirror of Malice if you haven't already read it.
thewanderingbibliotaph's review
5.0
I loved the movie "Hook," but I'm usually not one for Peter Pan stories. Well... consider me a convert! The book's dedication pulled me in and the story held me Hook, line, and sinker.
This book beautifully meshes a few fairytale stories, and her series will continue to do so (though books can be read as standalones). I'm now invested in the whole thing!
I loved the writing and storytelling. It's one you can immerse yourself in, both mentally and emotionally.
The snark is STRONG in this one, and I'm all over it! Plus drama, tension, spice, and laugh-out-loud humor. Driscoll is the comic relief friend we all need in life, and I'm still cackling from when he said "just wanted to see what the fuss is about."
Not surprisingly as a marine biologist, I loved the setting and descriptions of life at sea, and was excited that much of it felt legit. Sometimes I read books with a maritime setting and it's like the author has never even seen a boat. But this book took me right out to see with it.
If you have the slightest interest in fairytale retellings, Captain Hook, or pirates, get this book!
Thank you to the author for a free ARC of this book; I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
This book beautifully meshes a few fairytale stories, and her series will continue to do so (though books can be read as standalones). I'm now invested in the whole thing!
I loved the writing and storytelling. It's one you can immerse yourself in, both mentally and emotionally.
The snark is STRONG in this one, and I'm all over it! Plus drama, tension, spice, and laugh-out-loud humor. Driscoll is the comic relief friend we all need in life, and I'm still cackling from when he said "just wanted to see what the fuss is about."
Not surprisingly as a marine biologist, I loved the setting and descriptions of life at sea, and was excited that much of it felt legit. Sometimes I read books with a maritime setting and it's like the author has never even seen a boat. But this book took me right out to see with it.
If you have the slightest interest in fairytale retellings, Captain Hook, or pirates, get this book!
Thank you to the author for a free ARC of this book; I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
roses_andreads's review
5.0
Second chance. Slow burn. Spicy. Morally grey pirate lord that will do anything for her.
I didn't know I needed fairytale retellings until I started this series, and boy, did I enjoy this one!
Neverland, but Hook gets the girl.
The vibes vibed, and all things, yes!!
A fav quote
I didn't know I needed fairytale retellings until I started this series, and boy, did I enjoy this one!
Neverland, but Hook gets the girl.
The vibes vibed, and all things, yes!!
A fav quote
rainelle_barrett's review
0.5
I liked the story. The writer did a wonderful job with keeping the reader (me) entertained and engaged with issues that transpired in the story. I found the characters compelling and challenging for the plot. The story moves at a medium pace and it has great potential for more series to come. I would have like to see add the heroine to be older than eighteen. Perhaps if she was twenty-four or older. A more mature age, for her character and certain romantic scenes that she’s involved in.
gloomydoomybooks's review
5.0
I am eating these retellings/reimaginings all the way up. Ship of Shadows is exactly what you think it will be, our dear ol Captain "Hook", Pirate Lord Bastian. And if you never heard the conspiracy of "Hook" being the good guy and "Pan" being the bad guy, well let this book be your intro into this world. Does our dear sexy pirate take our boys off to Neverland? Yes. Does he have a good reason for it, or is he just evil? You'll have to read and find out.
But the way this book tugged at my damn heart strings as I was nearing the end and damn near had me in tears. The way this man worships Gabrielle and would absolutely sacrifice himself for her and she for him and her people is just beautiful. There's a lot of raw emotion and heavy bretayal in this one and I just really hits you deep. I might be all over the place with this review but just bare with me. The banter between our dear pirate lord and princess is delicious. Bastian's slick tongue? The way he just eggs her on, his hot and cold nature... But it's so clear to see that this man would go to the absolute end of the world for her. But let's get one thing clear, our dear princess is not a damsel in distress, although she is a lil reckless and finds herself in difficult situations. Anyways, all this to say that you should read this damn book because it amazing.
Also I cant forget our dear Driscoll, I absolutely love him. The perfect amount of comedy to even out the the trauma that you go thru. I can't wait to see more of him and watch his character develope and grow as this series continues.
But the way this book tugged at my damn heart strings as I was nearing the end and damn near had me in tears. The way this man worships Gabrielle and would absolutely sacrifice himself for her and she for him and her people is just beautiful. There's a lot of raw emotion and heavy bretayal in this one and I just really hits you deep. I might be all over the place with this review but just bare with me. The banter between our dear pirate lord and princess is delicious. Bastian's slick tongue? The way he just eggs her on, his hot and cold nature... But it's so clear to see that this man would go to the absolute end of the world for her. But let's get one thing clear, our dear princess is not a damsel in distress, although she is a lil reckless and finds herself in difficult situations. Anyways, all this to say that you should read this damn book because it amazing.
Also I cant forget our dear Driscoll, I absolutely love him. The perfect amount of comedy to even out the the trauma that you go thru. I can't wait to see more of him and watch his character develope and grow as this series continues.