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escatusser's review against another edition
3.0
Doncs m'ha agradat força. Després d'haver llegit altres dos llibres de l'autora en aquest mes, com proposaven al #RetoRita4 #RitaJeffries, i haver trobat que entretingudets i poca cosa més, aquest m'ha distret més, m'ha enganxat i l'he llegit d'una tirada gairebé.
El pirata és un encant, però ella en algun moment m'ha tret de polleguera, amb tanta rectitud i tant reformisme... i tot per després caure per pur plaer sensual en braços del pirata...
No m'agrada d'aquesta autora que de seguida tot acaba en el pla físic. Trobo que tot és una mica "et desitjo", "vull menjar-te la boca", i coses així. Sense que abans s'hagi vist alguna cosa més profunda dels personatges, que deixa per a després. Les trobades sexuals dels protagonistes semblen més com una impotència de resistir-se a la carn, que un acte romàntic. I després venen amb culpabilitats i tal... Poc creïble.
Molt bones les històries dels secundaris, Ann i Peter i, especialment, Silas i Louise.
Ara canvio d'escriptora. Però quan tingui una estoneta, em poso amb l'història del germanet noble.
El pirata és un encant, però ella en algun moment m'ha tret de polleguera, amb tanta rectitud i tant reformisme... i tot per després caure per pur plaer sensual en braços del pirata...
No m'agrada d'aquesta autora que de seguida tot acaba en el pla físic. Trobo que tot és una mica "et desitjo", "vull menjar-te la boca", i coses així. Sense que abans s'hagi vist alguna cosa més profunda dels personatges, que deixa per a després. Les trobades sexuals dels protagonistes semblen més com una impotència de resistir-se a la carn, que un acte romàntic. I després venen amb culpabilitats i tal... Poc creïble.
Molt bones les històries dels secundaris, Ann i Peter i, especialment, Silas i Louise.
Ara canvio d'escriptora. Però quan tingui una estoneta, em poso amb l'història del germanet noble.
melodicfate's review against another edition
4.0
I was recommended this book as something fun and light, and I'm really glad I was!!! I quite enjoyed this book's exotic location, description of life on the seas, and the great characters. The heroine was a feisty woman who fought for others, as well as for what she believed in. The hero was a pirate who was a lot kinder than his gruff and hardened exterior let on. I just really liked this story. THe author handled a lot of the plot elements in very interesting, and not annoying, ways. I will certainly be back for more of her work
jdeternal's review against another edition
5.0
I thou roughly enjoyed this tale. I have a soft spot for pirates, I guess, and the battle they always have with their love. Can't wait to getting hands on Jordan's story, even if he's not a pirate.
ecobookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
This was quite enjoyable. I've been wanting to read a pirate romance for a while, and this checked that box nicely. Sara and Gideon are well matched, and I enjoyed the exploration of social issues of that time that came with the pirates and convict women. Gideon's family history was intriguing as well. The chemistry and buildup between the main couple was well done, and I liked the secondary romances too. I liked the description of building the colony on Atlantis, how the inhabitants came to work together, and the practical realities they dealt with over time (Queenie's talents were an unexpected touch!). This is a solid, sexy pirate romance, would recommend.
Note: it is a bit old-school so there are a few dubcon moments, but overall consent is enthusiastic and is dealt with well. CNs for past child abuse, child kidnapping and sexual assault, and on-page kidnapping, childbirth and pregnancy.
Note: it is a bit old-school so there are a few dubcon moments, but overall consent is enthusiastic and is dealt with well. CNs for past child abuse, child kidnapping and sexual assault, and on-page kidnapping, childbirth and pregnancy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual assault and Pregnancy
alexa_ayana's review against another edition
4.0
Tema bajak laut sepertinya sudah jadi tema sejuta umat bagi para penulis hisrom. Tapi untuk aku yang lumayan pilih-pilih dalam membaca genre HR, aku mengakui Sabrina berhasil memberikan kisah bertema sejuta imat yang diolah dan diceritakan dengan cara yang jauh lebih menarik.
Kapten Gideon Horn, di gambarkan jahat dan kejam tapi aku suka cara Sabrina menggambarkan pria yang punya luka batin ini. Dia punya sisi sensitif dan tidak suka memaksakan diri secara frontal. Aku suka caranya perang urat syaraf dengan heroine kuat kita, Sara. Walau seorang lady tapi gadis ini dewasa, cerdas, pny tujuan hidup jelas dan pemberani. Aku suka cara mereka berinteraksi dan membangun chemistry dari awal tanpa harus dipenuhi dengan dosis perkosaan harian tanpa arti. Tidak ada insta love dalam kisah ini. H/h berjuang keras untuk sama-sama bisa membuka hati.
Storyline kisah ini masih standar tapi aku suka cara Sabrina bercerita. Dia memberikan karakter-karakter pendamping yang menarik dan melengkapi kisah ini. Klimaks cerita ini menegangkan dan juga sangat emosional. Tapi happy end yang Sabrina berikan untuk Sara dan Gideon akan membuatmu bahagia dan terharu.
My rating :
Star : 4/5
Bikini : 2/5
Kapten Gideon Horn, di gambarkan jahat dan kejam tapi aku suka cara Sabrina menggambarkan pria yang punya luka batin ini. Dia punya sisi sensitif dan tidak suka memaksakan diri secara frontal. Aku suka caranya perang urat syaraf dengan heroine kuat kita, Sara. Walau seorang lady tapi gadis ini dewasa, cerdas, pny tujuan hidup jelas dan pemberani. Aku suka cara mereka berinteraksi dan membangun chemistry dari awal tanpa harus dipenuhi dengan dosis perkosaan harian tanpa arti. Tidak ada insta love dalam kisah ini. H/h berjuang keras untuk sama-sama bisa membuka hati.
Storyline kisah ini masih standar tapi aku suka cara Sabrina bercerita. Dia memberikan karakter-karakter pendamping yang menarik dan melengkapi kisah ini. Klimaks cerita ini menegangkan dan juga sangat emosional. Tapi happy end yang Sabrina berikan untuk Sara dan Gideon akan membuatmu bahagia dan terharu.
My rating :
Star : 4/5
Bikini : 2/5
mayaoracle's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
thenia's review against another edition
4.0
A very satisfying read!
Sara does not quite fit in, she is neither a noble nor a commoner and she spends most of her time trying to help people. In one such effort, she joins a ship full of convict women on their way to Australia to spend their sentences, determined to see firsthand the conditions they are kept under on the journey and help them as much as she can.
Gideon is an infamous pirate who targets mostly English noblemen, but has a different target in mind when he captures the convict ship than wealth. He and his crew plan to retire and built their own little piece of paradise in a remote island. Since there cannot be a paradise with men as its only inhabitants, the men set out to find wives, only to find it harder than expected. The arrival of the convict ship at the town they're anchored seems like the perfect solution to their problem and so they "free" the women by abducting them.
Sara and Gideon are good together, unwilling to let the other walk all over them and constantly challenging one another. The attraction they feel complicates their plans and despite their struggles, they can't seem to stay away from one another. They make each other better and despite their hangups they fall in love.
There are a couple of scenes centered on secondary characters that help to give the story and the characters depth. The chain of events unfolding is realistic and if one of them hadn't happened then the story would have been entirely different and both the heroes realize that by the end of the book.
Looking forward to Jordan's story next!
Sara does not quite fit in, she is neither a noble nor a commoner and she spends most of her time trying to help people. In one such effort, she joins a ship full of convict women on their way to Australia to spend their sentences, determined to see firsthand the conditions they are kept under on the journey and help them as much as she can.
Gideon is an infamous pirate who targets mostly English noblemen, but has a different target in mind when he captures the convict ship than wealth. He and his crew plan to retire and built their own little piece of paradise in a remote island. Since there cannot be a paradise with men as its only inhabitants, the men set out to find wives, only to find it harder than expected. The arrival of the convict ship at the town they're anchored seems like the perfect solution to their problem and so they "free" the women by abducting them.
Sara and Gideon are good together, unwilling to let the other walk all over them and constantly challenging one another. The attraction they feel complicates their plans and despite their struggles, they can't seem to stay away from one another. They make each other better and despite their hangups they fall in love.
There are a couple of scenes centered on secondary characters that help to give the story and the characters depth. The chain of events unfolding is realistic and if one of them hadn't happened then the story would have been entirely different and both the heroes realize that by the end of the book.
Looking forward to Jordan's story next!