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.
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