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garbage_mcsmutly's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
This was pretty well written but both FF and pirates aren't really my thing so I didn't get into it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Confinement, Gun violence, Medical content, Trafficking, Death of parent, and War
stitchbooks22's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
I went into this book not having high expectations due to retellings rarely being done well. But, as it was said to contain two of my favourite things, fantasy and LGBTQIA+ characters, I decided to give it a shot. This book absolutely exceeded my expectations!
This book is a Snow White retelling, with a twist. Focusing on pirates and saving a princess whilst incorporating some wonderful fantasy elements that deviate from the original… It was just so enjoyable! The characters were so well rounded that you couldn’t help but love them (or dislike them in the case of those who are deemed to be villains). I loved the mix of LGBTQIA+ identities that were included, the sapphic romance between Gwen and Morgen and the bond Gwen and Jacques shared. The fantasy elements were great, and I do love a good fantasy. But fantasy and LGBTQIA+? These two things combined is just a wonderful combination.
The only issue I had was some grammatical errors and the ending feeling a bit rushed, which is why I haven’t rated it five stars.
I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book is a Snow White retelling, with a twist. Focusing on pirates and saving a princess whilst incorporating some wonderful fantasy elements that deviate from the original… It was just so enjoyable! The characters were so well rounded that you couldn’t help but love them (or dislike them in the case of those who are deemed to be villains). I loved the mix of LGBTQIA+ identities that were included, the sapphic romance between Gwen and Morgen and the bond Gwen and Jacques shared. The fantasy elements were great, and I do love a good fantasy. But fantasy and LGBTQIA+? These two things combined is just a wonderful combination.
The only issue I had was some grammatical errors and the ending feeling a bit rushed, which is why I haven’t rated it five stars.
I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Trafficking
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