A review by corabookworm
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was absolutely amazing. The plot unfolded spectacularly, and I really liked the incorporation of mythology and religion and historical settings into a fantasy story. Mostly, though, I liked the characters. The found family (and blood family) was adorable, and I loved all of the characters so much. Especially Amina. And her poisoner. Even her demonic husband was kinda silly. I read it as an audiobook, and the narration was incredible! If you like classic pirate adventures, with monsters and treasures and sea battles, but want one enriched by history and packed with vivid characters, including a badass female captain, you should definitely pick this book up.