This was a fun low fantasy read! The author does a magnificent job of merging ancient middle eastern cultural aspects with low fantasy on a trip through the Indian Ocean. It is extremely clear that the author did extensive research to be able to accurately depict the events of this book. 

I absolutely loved the sassy old lady pirate vibes that Amina gives off as she takes up a mission after being retired for a while. Her determination, kindness and sometimes rash decisions keeps the plot interesting while making the reader connect to her emotionally. 

I also appreciated the diversity of the characters and the way the narrators chose to depict the story made it feel like the listener was sitting and listening to a retelling of Amina’s tale.