A review by literatelizard
Voyage of the Damned by Frances White

emotional funny mysterious fast-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

5.0

For a murder mystery book, this sure was a fun and whimsical read. I found Dee to be absolutely delightful, especially his relationship with Grasshopper. Man did I love Grasshopper. Initially I was a bit overwhelmed with how many characters there were, but I quickly got to know each of them (and this isn't REALLY a spoiler, because murder mystery, but the body count definitely helped me keep track of who was who) and they all had distinct personalities and goals.

I loved the sense of humor that was prevalent throughout the book, even if I do think it detracted from the... I guess maturity of the cast? I kept forgetting most of the characters were late 20s to early 30s. Definitely not a YA book, but also not adult fantasy. Maybe adult-lite. Overall, I flew through this and thoroughly enjoyed myself the entire time.