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bloodroses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape
cinderheart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was a re-read so I could be reminded of the characters for the latest release.
This book definitely didn't change my life or anything, but I sure as hell had a good time reading it. It's a great summer read with will really transport you aboard a ship in the open sea. The whole pirate thing is just pure fun and adventure. Alosa and Riden have entertaining banter. I would've preferred more world-building and some deeper character complexities, but I also respect the decision to make it a fast-paced book.
Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse and Rape
addyz07's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Minor: Sexual assault, Slavery, Murder, and Sexual harassment
pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I'm not the biggest fan of first person and at first I didn't mind it. But by 50 pages in I got the inkling that this book would do a lot more telling instead of showing.
Lastly, the last 70ish pages . . . I couldn't wait for it to be over.
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
alexschrade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Torture and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
nicholettegm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
denee16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction and Child abuse
thelibraryoft's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
What can I say? I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it in 1 sitting.
As the title says, Alosa is the daughter of the pirate king. She is set on a mission to retrieve an ancient map from a rival pirate family. To do so, she must be "kidnapped", brought as captive onto the ship, and search for it without anyone finding out.
Alosa is a morally grey badass pirate. She is captain of her own ship and can take down three men at once, but to remain under estimated she plays the "oh no, I am just a pretty princess, my daddy will save me" card. Normally, I might be annoyed by that except she's SO BAD at it. She can't help but be witty, talk back and fight back. It also doesn't help that the pirate in charge of interrogating her is handsome, and moral, and CLEAN (pirate shock!).
I enjoyed the adventure. I enjoyed the "twist" even if it was a little obvious. I don't think this redefined the genre, but I would recommend. The romance could have used some more building, but I have hope we will get more in the next book.
Can I call something a "cozy fantasy" with this much murder? I am not sure, but it made me feel comforted.
TW: Violence, fighting, murder, torture, discussions of abuse, threats of rape, etc. pirate stuff, nothing graphic.
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Kidnapping, and Murder
coraotf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Sexism and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
_marycappiello3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail