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This was an interesting listen.
I knew Mara Wilson was the voice of the faceless old woman on the podcast so I loved that I got right back into the character because of her narration.

I loved that this book gave me her story told through the span of lifetimes, hers and many others, in such a vivid detail that I'm glad it was done in a book rather than another episode on the podcast.

House work done so my plans today consist of soaking up as much Vitamin D as I can while it is semi decent outside (as opposed to hiding out in the AC).

"Are not all mothers capable of being monsters when it comes to their children?"

"I am murderous and despondent" says Amina. I'm going to start using this when someone asks how I am and I'm in a bad mood ?

This was my book club‘s June pick—and what a fantastic read it was! The premise: a 40-something retired female pirate is pulled back into the seafaring world for “one last job.” Amina rounds up former crewmembers and heads off in search of her client‘s missing granddaughter, and of course there are… complications. The fantasy/magical elements are woven into an impeccably-researched story (complete with sources at the back). ⤵️

Judging this book by its cover worked out fine — the tale was as fun and epic as the artwork suggests. Retired pirate and single-mother is forced to get her ol‘ band back together for a rescue mission across the sea (or Indian Ocean more specifically). Real magic and ancient legends are both help and hindrance. It was a wild ride (sail?) and I could practically feel and taste the salt water spray…

I am typically not a Romance genre type of reader…. But I love love Beverly Jenkins! Absolutely loved this book. Good information provided in the authors notes about Black pirates.

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!

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Check out Book Riot's Best Books of 2024 (so far), especially my personal pick: Running Close to the Wind

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I absolutely loved everything about this. It was my first Brandon Sanderson book and the storytelling was chef's kiss. Clearly, I will need to read more of this author! I finished it 2 days ago and have been thinking about what to say in my review. All I really have is 5 stars, no notes. This is going in my top 5 of all time.