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asahome's review against another edition
3.25
TL;DR A girl takes on the myths of her aunt’s story as she comes to terms with the relationship changes with her sister.
It kind of felt like it should be part of a series instead of a standalone.
It kind of felt like it should be part of a series instead of a standalone.
libscote's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I really enjoyed reading about Kai, the twin who feels like she isn't quite as good as her sister. The journey she goes on to save her and the growth she shows in the story is quite good. I especially like how she learns to do archery and thinks her way through her problems. I feel like the ending leaves it open for a sequel, and I would be interested to know where her story goes.
vibetrumpet's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kimal2028's review against another edition
3.0
This book was nice and short and had a lot of adventure packed into it. I loved the characters and all of the settings but it seems like it was either an open ending or an ending leaving room for the author to write another book.
This book is one of the short ones helping me accomplish my reading goal, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
This book is one of the short ones helping me accomplish my reading goal, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
misswinchester84's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
shiarraell's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
rdawnraven's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.5
gumihoreviews's review against another edition
5.0
A tale of a twin who would do anything for her sister.
The Pearl Hunter by Miya T. Beck is a standalone novel and was an intense ride that a sister would go for her own twin. This is the story of a girl named Kia who has a twin sister named Kishi. Both are pearl hunters but one day, Kishi is taken and killed by the ghost whale. Kia cannot accept this so she makes a deal to get her sister back, but can she actually do it?
This has to be one of my favorite reads this year. Not only is there action, a quest, and lots of fantastical creatures, there’s a sisterhood story at the root of it. I love that it had a focus on twin girls during a time when this was not a good thing. Additionally, the fact that there’s so much Japanese culture mixed and interwoven into the story. I loved the empowered body Kia has automatically and the lengths she goes to save her sister.
It’s also rooted in deep concepts such as loss, grief, and acceptance or lack thereof. Friendships even come about in the process. There’s so much the Kia experiences that help her grow, it’s another coming of age story, too.
I’d recommend this for young adult readers starting around 14. Anyone who is interested in sisterhood, quests, and friendship, this is for you.
*This was an honest review for a complimentary copy of The Pearl Hunter from Miya T. Beck via NetGalley
The Pearl Hunter by Miya T. Beck is a standalone novel and was an intense ride that a sister would go for her own twin. This is the story of a girl named Kia who has a twin sister named Kishi. Both are pearl hunters but one day, Kishi is taken and killed by the ghost whale. Kia cannot accept this so she makes a deal to get her sister back, but can she actually do it?
This has to be one of my favorite reads this year. Not only is there action, a quest, and lots of fantastical creatures, there’s a sisterhood story at the root of it. I love that it had a focus on twin girls during a time when this was not a good thing. Additionally, the fact that there’s so much Japanese culture mixed and interwoven into the story. I loved the empowered body Kia has automatically and the lengths she goes to save her sister.
It’s also rooted in deep concepts such as loss, grief, and acceptance or lack thereof. Friendships even come about in the process. There’s so much the Kia experiences that help her grow, it’s another coming of age story, too.
I’d recommend this for young adult readers starting around 14. Anyone who is interested in sisterhood, quests, and friendship, this is for you.
*This was an honest review for a complimentary copy of The Pearl Hunter from Miya T. Beck via NetGalley
booksonhermind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0