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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Celia Rees is a new author for me. Not surprising since a book about pirates is so out of my range of interest. But, the tag was England and being the YA fan I am, I looked for something I could get through. I can't remember how I actually came upon the title, but once it matched up with enough...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “While looking for this book by title to add to my shelf, I came across an assortment of harlequin romances about pirates. They looked ridiculous. Which, funnily enough, fits the description of this book as well. Completely unrealistic, no matter the amount of research that appears to have gone...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book may have been written for a younger audience, but it had enough action and character development to keep me involved and interested from start to finish, and I'm 38. I was entertained and intrigued. I cared about the characters and what would happen to them. It wasn't at all preachy, and didn't dance around the unsavory parts of these peoples' lives.”
WriterWade wrote this review Thursday, March 22, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“slow beginning and ending. thrilling middle full of adventure and excitement”
Molli Cleaver wrote this review Tuesday, February 28, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“While looking for this book by title to add to my shelf, I came across an assortment of harlequin romances about pirates. They looked ridiculous. Which, funnily enough, fits the description of this book as well. Completely unrealistic, no matter the amount of research that appears to have gone into the novel. Slow. Like slow slow. Like kill me now please God slow. ”
B. Venable wrote this review Monday, July 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A variation of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle for the older reader...well-to-do daughter ends up with a gang of pirates, dressing like a sailor, and generally discovering who she is (and her friends are) along the way. Great book to listen to, I was somewhat bored through the first third of the story--all background, no pirates. Entertaining none-the-less.”
Katy wrote this review Wednesday, May 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I picked this up because I saw someone reading it and it wouldn't hurt to try it. Ended up, I really enjoyed it. If you like books about pirates, strong rebellious women, or adventure in general, this book is for you.”
Emily K wrote this review Monday, March 21, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good but the ending seemed contrived. Still, a great read for girls who love pirates. Grades 5 and up. ”
Mrs. L wrote this review Monday, March 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really enjoyed this book. I liked the strong female main character who breaks her society's idea of what a woman is supposed to do and be. But not quite as memorable as Rees's Witch Child.”
Kristen wrote this review Friday, February 11, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was entertaing but I don't know if I would read it again.”
Ashley M wrote this review Tuesday, January 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“When the young sister of two older brothers, Nancy Kingston, inherits her father's plantation, she almost immediately gets into trouble. To escape a forced marriage and to run away with one of her inherited slaves, Minerva, they run away into the life of pirates. But the sea is just as dangerous if not much more.
Dana H wrote this review Tuesday, November 30, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This exciting tale of adventure will keep you on your toes and cheering the two on their way.”
