A review by extinctpanda
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the historical aspect of this novel and thought it was really well done. I love historical fantasy that uses cultural folk lore to create the magic, so that part was right up my alley.
I think the author also does a great job of including good rep while keeping it feeling authentic. I really enjoyed seeing an older MC and addressing the conflicting desire for adventure and to be with her family.
The plot was solid and pretty fun. My main complaint is that I think it felt a bit slow in some parts of the first half, so there were a couple of points where it dragged, but it really picked up for me after that! A nice pirate adventure was the perfect way to rest my brain from exam revision. I would happily read the sequels, and will definitely be checking out the author's other series!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I think the author also does a great job of including good rep while keeping it feeling authentic. I really enjoyed seeing an older MC and addressing the conflicting desire for adventure and to be with her family.
The plot was solid and pretty fun. My main complaint is that I think it felt a bit slow in some parts of the first half, so there were a couple of points where it dragged, but it really picked up for me after that! A nice pirate adventure was the perfect way to rest my brain from exam revision. I would happily read the sequels, and will definitely be checking out the author's other series!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.