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this one is hard to review because I think it’s just not my cup of tea. I’m really impressed by the world building, but at the same time the learning curve for it was incredibly steep. because of that I lost a lot of motivation to read and it took me forever to finish

far1s_'s review against another edition

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4.25

Excellent start to the trilogy, a world so rich and well thought out complemented with compelling characters and great battles -
Right off the bat, RJ barker throws you into his nautical world with unusual terms and creatures. However, but the end the familiarity expands the richness of the world and how well it is crafted.

Overall a very fun seafaring adventure full of twists and turns, the vibe is very atmospheric and the ending opens the door to an exciting sequel.

I feel like this book is either hit or miss depending on the reader, but I highly recommend anyone to give it a try nonetheless 👍🏽

ws_bookclub's review against another edition

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3.0

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest opinion. This book is available September 24th.

If you like a book with excellent story building, this one is for you! While never boring, this does have a slower start. Barker takes the time to create and explain an amazingly detailed world, one that is both stark yet inventive, much like the book itself.

I’ve enjoyed Barker’s previous books, so I was very excited to read this book. The fact that it’s so ship-heavy caused a bit of trepidation since, for some unknown reason, I don’t usually like books that take place mainly on ships. It could be because it often makes the book feel stifled to me. However, this book never felt small. In fact, it was quite the opposite.

The characters were so well developed that I really didn’t have one that I liked all the time. Just like real people, they all had strengths and weaknesses. The writing was superb in that way. In fact, I can only compare it to the incredible Tad Williams’ To Green Angel Tower as far as writing skill goes.

This is not a book to miss.

aeckel's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

kingjerwi's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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