A review by saucy_bookdragon
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous emotional funny medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

An absolute blast of a pirate novel that is both familiar and fresh. This time the fantastical journey on the high seas is lead by a mother in the Indian Ocean. Amina herself is the highlight of the book, she’s a witty badass who’s trying to move on from her not so great past. The world she lives in is richly detailed, magical, and diverse in cultures and people.

The plot is a lot of fun, including a treasure hunt for a magical artifact that monsters and backstabbing get in the way of. It could’ve been a little tighter though, the pacing at times being uneven and the book takes a very jarring fantasy shift in the second half.

Once done with the book I immediately wanted more of Amina and her crew. This doesn’t end on a cliffhanger, but does promise more to come that I wish would come sooner.
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