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A review by frawst_disasta_reads
A Ship of Bones & Teeth by Karina Halle
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What if the mermaid made the deal with the Sea Witch? And what if the prince wasn’t a good person?
Marem has regretted the choice made as a 16yo, giving up her legs for someone who fell in lust with a beautiful and mute girl. But when the pair are kidnapped by pirates, maybe Marem can escape her husband.
I thought this book was about fifty pages too long, but overall I loved Marem. She just wants to be safe and loved, but she doesn’t shy from her rage. I love a fully-formed female main character, especially one who eventually manages to find herself.
Marem has regretted the choice made as a 16yo, giving up her legs for someone who fell in lust with a beautiful and mute girl. But when the pair are kidnapped by pirates, maybe Marem can escape her husband.
I thought this book was about fifty pages too long, but overall I loved Marem. She just wants to be safe and loved, but she doesn’t shy from her rage. I love a fully-formed female main character, especially one who eventually manages to find herself.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Murder