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Review: https://scepticalreading.com/2021/06/whys-there-a-pirate-ship-on-the-cover/

Why is there a picture of a ship on the cover? Especially an artfully carved one that immediately reminded me of the TV series Black Sails, and hence of pirates. Not to mention the title of the book being the name of the ship, yet most of the story doesn‘t even take place on the ship. I was definitely blindsided by the cover. Shame on me!

An enjoyable read. Definitely more romance driven than I was expecting, however I do like the reinterpretation of the world in this alternate universe. Sometimes the secondary plot, which might actually be the main plot, got lost due to the romantic machinations going on.

“I think the powerful would love less the fruits of violence if they had to deal it out by hand.” ~ The Beholder (Anna Bright).

This book was sold as a retelling of the Odyssey but a more accurate description would be The Bachelorette at Sea featuring the blandest heroine you‘ve ever met and tons of Insta-Love.

Picked this up in a small bookstore when I crossed Virginia off my list, and I‘m not upset about it one bit. Apparently the author also works at that bookstore, which makes it even more special. Like “The Selection” at sea. Selah has good character development, and I loved all the brothers of Asgard.

I definitely chose this book because of the cover. Then I was pleased to see a ton of DC area references (apparently the author lives in the DMV). But I never totally got into the book.

I could not put this book down. Selah is a character with knowing. She and her crew were wonderful to follow, and I want the next book now! An exciting, engrossing fantasy... I highly recommend it.

Ugggggggggh okay so I thought this was a standalone but apparently not.

The cover is GORGEOUS
The mc isn't a stupid damsel until the very end
The plot is incredibly predictable
The ending was so damn unsatisfying even with a sequel to come
The first romance was better than the second #facts
I'll probably read the sequel if my library gets a copy of it

I've heard pretty mixed reviews on this but I'm home sick so I might as well give it a go.

This hooked me right from the start, which i honestly didnt think it would. I was pleasantly surprised to love the characters, and as i watched the story unfold i couldnt believe it was over so soon. Eagerly awaiting the sequel for this, the author is definitely one to keep an eye on!

Library Holds and Book Mail 📚📬

I feel a bit 'meh' about this book - it was a quick and easy read and the developing relationships were entertaining but it's very hard for me to really get into a book when I just don't like the main character. Selah is supposed to be the ruler of her country soon but she acts nothing like it. She was much too naive and passive for my taste. Also the world-building was kind of confusing. I did love that it was partly set in Norway, though...

This month's bookish box arrived today! I love the book sleeve and dino planter that came with a pretty air plant! Also the book looks really incredible! 😍📚💕 #bookishbox #bookmail

I got this one in the may fairyloot box and I really liked it. The story might be a bit predictable at times but it's fun to read and a book to get lost in. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

I really liked this book! It pulled me in from the start with Selah being sent to sea on The Beholder to find a suitable match.The story focuses on the first two stops and Selah‘s wish to gain a fiancé from one in order to come back quickly to her ailing father. I was surprised to fall for both; they were endearing and full of their own plot twists – well done! The book ends placing the story in an entirely different direction. Bring on book 2!

Starting this one today.
I'm feeling a bit under the weather.. 😣 I'm very tired, after a busy month travelling for work, I need some rest.
Hopefully this one is going to cheer me up!

This book had really good potential, but unfortunately it wasn‘t executed well. The concept was really interesting but it meant that it was difficult to fall for characters or become attached to the romance aspect of it.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌿 First post, yay! 🌿
My current read is The Beholder, the Fairyloot book of the month for May. I‘m only about a 100 pages in but I‘m enjoying it so far - we‘ll see how I feel when I get further into the book. I must say it is nice to have a ‘lighter‘ read after reading a series of quite heavy, adult books. Also who doesn‘t like fairytale inspired stories?

It‘s so beautiful out! 😎 I will be reading in the sun all day, please and thank you.

Anyone going to BEA next week?! I‘m getting super excited. It‘s my first time going to NYC alone 😳

Part of me likes this, part of me doesn‘t. I‘m interested to see how the real version looks.

June 4

#CoverLove #YAedition