A review by atlastheninth
Merciless Waters by Rae Knowles

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

 Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC. All opinions are my own. 

"A simple truth known long to men and only now discovered by womenfolk. We crave violence. So we swallow violent men." 
 
First of all: The cover is so pretty! As is the prose! 
It is fast-paced, engaging and a bit fucked up. 
This book is based on the "Rusalka" in Slavic mythology (man hating woman by the water). So that is what we have: A bunch of violent, murderous women sailing the sea forever, searching for revenge and I absolutely adored it. 
The main romance was not only sapphic but also really messed up and non of the characters were really likeable and that was all weirdly refreshing to read. 
I truly love reading about unhinged women. 
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