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It was just okay. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I knew the original Count of Monte Cristo story. I ended up skipping to the last couple of chapters and didn’t read anything that made me regret my decision.
adventurous
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This book had some great queer rep, and even a nonbinary character which I loved so much. (I'm giving the book 4 stars because of this, i really felt it was more of a 3 star for me)
This really wasn't one of my favorites though. I'm not a huge fan of the premise and I didn't find myself invested in any of the main characters or motivations. I'll probably read the next book eventually to find out what happens but its not high on my list.
This really wasn't one of my favorites though. I'm not a huge fan of the premise and I didn't find myself invested in any of the main characters or motivations. I'll probably read the next book eventually to find out what happens but its not high on my list.
First off I absolutely love this cover!
Second off, I'm suing Tara Sim for emotional damages done by this book.
I have a working knowledge of the Count of Monte Cristo. I think all I know about the story is from Wishbone and I vaguely remember a movie with Antonio Banderas.
I was a bit hesitant with this book because lately I've been gravitating towards a bit fluffy and funny books. I felt like this would be a darker book, but wow was it such a good book. Also, I have a weakness for stabby gals.
Things I liked:
-Amaya's internal struggle with trying to figure out who she is.
-The Water Bugs
-the lgbtq+ rep (wow did Sim deliver. There was ace, trans, non-binary [also how she worked that into her story had me in an utter delight!], bi, demi, lesbian.)
-The world building
-Roach. He is best friend goals.
-Of course, stabby gals.
-Coya's internal struggle with trying to go right by his family.
I could go on but there's a word limit.
Things that I didn't like:
-Coya was sort of pursuing Amaya while he was sort of engaged to Romara.
-The ending wasn't very satisfying, but I understand Sim needed to set up the second book.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel.
Second off, I'm suing Tara Sim for emotional damages done by this book.
I have a working knowledge of the Count of Monte Cristo. I think all I know about the story is from Wishbone and I vaguely remember a movie with Antonio Banderas.
I was a bit hesitant with this book because lately I've been gravitating towards a bit fluffy and funny books. I felt like this would be a darker book, but wow was it such a good book. Also, I have a weakness for stabby gals.
Things I liked:
-Amaya's internal struggle with trying to figure out who she is.
-The Water Bugs
-the lgbtq+ rep (wow did Sim deliver. There was ace, trans, non-binary [also how she worked that into her story had me in an utter delight!], bi, demi, lesbian.)
-The world building
-Roach. He is best friend goals.
-Of course, stabby gals.
-Coya's internal struggle with trying to go right by his family.
I could go on but there's a word limit.
Things that I didn't like:
Spoiler
- Not enough Roach.-Coya was sort of pursuing Amaya while he was sort of engaged to Romara.
-The ending wasn't very satisfying, but I understand Sim needed to set up the second book.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel.
Private user's review against another edition
adventurous
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:
Yes
Full review on: Flipping Through the Pages
Content & trigger warnings (as mentioned on author's website): Child slavery, indentured servitude, blood, death (on and off the page), murder, guns, knives, drinking, gambling, dismemberment (off the page), swearing, minor drug use
Representation:Demisexual POC (Indian) MC, Bisexual POC (East Asian) MC, POC cast throughout, side Ace character, side trans character, side f/f relationship
This story is about Amaya aka Silverfish, who is only a few days away from getting free from the debtor ship she works on to pay off her family’s debt. But when a man falls in the water, she saves him from drowning and in turn increases her days on the ship. That event unfolds many secrets of her life and ultimately set her on a path of revenge. But she never expected to meet Cayo, the son of the man she vowed to destroy.
Content & trigger warnings (as mentioned on author's website): Child slavery, indentured servitude, blood, death (on and off the page), murder, guns, knives, drinking, gambling, dismemberment (off the page), swearing, minor drug use
Representation:Demisexual POC (Indian) MC, Bisexual POC (East Asian) MC, POC cast throughout, side Ace character, side trans character, side f/f relationship
This story is about Amaya aka Silverfish, who is only a few days away from getting free from the debtor ship she works on to pay off her family’s debt. But when a man falls in the water, she saves him from drowning and in turn increases her days on the ship. That event unfolds many secrets of her life and ultimately set her on a path of revenge. But she never expected to meet Cayo, the son of the man she vowed to destroy.
This book had me at gender swapped YA retelling of the Count of Monte Cristo! It is only part 1 of 2 and right now I would say it is more "inspired by" than a full on retelling. I very much enjoyed it and am looking forward the conclusion!
Love the imagery and character building and tons of surprises that I DID NOT SEE COMING!! finished it in less than 2 days and boy I wanted to kill some characters myself but I guess somebody else took care of it! :D