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cassielaj's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Like everything India Holton writes, this book is a delight. The wit and whimsy of Holton’s worlds and writing style are unmatched, and her characters are so well crafted and multidimensional. Her inclusion and celebration of neurodivergent protagonists in this book warmed my heart. This entire series is a wild romp full of pirates, witches, spies, and literary allusions, and I truly could not love it more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Violence
gogglor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
As I suspected, India Holton hit it out of the park yet again. It was hilarious. It was adventurous. It was sweet. It was magnificent. It was just plain FUN. I will read anything and everything this woman writes, including her grocery lists. I’m sorry to see the end of the series but am already eagerly awaiting whatever she puts out next.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse
katrinaward's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book made me sob. Every single sentence written by Holton is a masterpiece, but the way this book handled the isolating experiences of growing up neurodivergent is the best thing I’ve ever read. I will be reading this book again and again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
meganpbell's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
Two rival agents are forced to go undercover as a married pair of pirates to investigate the whereabouts of a weapon intended to kill Queen Victoria in this third and final book in India Holton’s Dangerous Damsels series. I found the setting limiting and the plot dragged for me, but the steam in this installment was the steamiest of the three, I loved the neurodivergence rep too, and Holton’s physical comedy always gets me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping