crey18's review against another edition
5.0
I gobbled this book up when I first read it. And every couple of years I pick it up again to devour it. Jacky is absolutely lovable as a character, and her adventures never cease to amaze.
nedge's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
marshmallowbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge Jacky fan. Granted, I have to admit that I generally like any story that takes place on a ship. I don't know what my fascination with that setting is, but I have found myself falling in love with The [b:True Confessions|310146|The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle|Avi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348243806l/310146._SY75_.jpg|997358] of Charlotte Doyle, Peter Raven Under Fire, Pirates. And now Bloody Jack.
I admire Jacky for her ability to go with the flow. Whatever comes, she jumps in and makes the best of it. She is resourceful, innovative, clever, strong, opinionated, and will stand up for herself and what she believes in. But she is not some super-human, can-do-no-wrong type of character. She admits at times that she's putting on an act and has to break down and cry at times for the way things turn out.
I admire Jacky for her ability to go with the flow. Whatever comes, she jumps in and makes the best of it. She is resourceful, innovative, clever, strong, opinionated, and will stand up for herself and what she believes in. But she is not some super-human, can-do-no-wrong type of character. She admits at times that she's putting on an act and has to break down and cry at times for the way things turn out.
roseybot's review against another edition
3.0
This started out so well! There was running jumping climbing up trees! Everything was exciting! Then it got weird and sexist and gross.
Once again, I am convinced men shouldn't write women povs.
Once again, I am convinced men shouldn't write women povs.
cereuslyrico's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this as a kid! Who wouldn't? Swashbuckling adventures had by a young girl who enjoys her own femininity. The series did drag on though, I never managed to finish as it got a bit too soapy for my taste.
myrimirmir's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
5.0
archercm's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
garbutch's review against another edition
5.0
This entire series made me a better person. I could not be as confident and willing to stand up for what I believe in without having read these books in my teens. Jacky was the friend and role model I needed when I felt I had no one.
lehine's review against another edition
5.0
I still love these books. This series is one of the best examples of what YA fiction can be. It doesn’t talk down to the audience, it’s incredibly written, it adresses issues that girls of Jacky’s age will deal with (periods, sex, unwanted attention, etc.) and does not shy away from darkness. Jack is quick-witted but also shows her age in the mistakes she makes. Incredible series all the way through.
emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition
5.0
Bloody Jack is my favorite book from my middle-school years. I've read it probably seven times in the last decade, and it never fails to bring me joy and a sense of adventure. There is some minor foul language and heavy content in Meyer's books, but the characters are lovable and the storylines are exciting and fresh. As soon as I heard that the long series was finally coming to an end, I decided to read it through from the very beginning.