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lea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-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
4.75
Loved the deaf representation as well as the lesson about asking for help. Very cute found family whimsical story. I listened on audio but I want to get the physical because there were several lines I wanted to annotate. Not a full 5 because of some pacing issues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death
aseel_reads's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
This was such a fun read!! Sanderson is an excellent writer and I loved all the little bits of wisdom or humour he chucked in. I was a tad confused with the narrator at the start but I might have missed something while I was reading it, otherwise, very wholesome
Content Warnings
Minor: Body horror, Classism, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
aidareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
this was such a cozy fantasy! plus, with pirates and found family trope!! i loved the narration style (yes, hoid, you're a very charming storyteller), the easter eggs for other cosmere books and, of course, i loved tress. if you're looking for a cozy, standalone fantasy to read through really quickly, i think this is for you. also, i really appreciated how this, in spite of being more lighthearted, is still distinctly and authentically sanderson: even though it's cozy and funny, there are also instances of raw violence inflicted by means of a solid and interesting magic system. also, the illustrations all throughout the book were incredible and added so much to the story!!
the only thing though, for me, is the sorceress. i think she had a lot of potential as a villain (especially considering all the different magic systems from other cosmere books she uses), but remained as a very flat, simple character, in contrast to others who were more human and complex. however, i think she still fulfilled her purpose in the story. but i hope she gets her own story and we get to know her more, because i'm very curious to see who she is, her purpose, her fears, where she comes from, and what makes her so important as a villain!
the only thing though, for me, is the sorceress. i think she had a lot of potential as a villain (especially considering all the different magic systems from other cosmere books she uses), but remained as a very flat, simple character, in contrast to others who were more human and complex. however, i think she still fulfilled her purpose in the story. but i hope she gets her own story and we get to know her more, because i'm very curious to see who she is, her purpose, her fears, where she comes from, and what makes her so important as a villain!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
imds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Kidnapping, Body horror, Violence, Confinement, Gun violence, and Murder
kirstym25's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Gun violence
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Body horror
lizziaha's review against another edition
adventurous
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Having read the book now, I think the comparison to The Princess Bride holds up, specifically in the tone of the story (along with certain plot points). Unfortunately, I wasn’t as sold on the romance. But other aspects of the story were certainly compelling: the piracy, the spores and the sprouting, the secret king’s assassin, the zombie. Fun read overall.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Trafficking, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Classism, Fatphobia, Ableism, and Excrement
ana_withlovexox's review
4.5
tropes: familia encontrada, piratas, aventura, y maldiciones.
Brandon Sanderson lo vuelve a hacer, una historia de aventura, familia encontrada, y encontrar tu verdadera pasión en la vida. Siento que ha mejorado al narrar sus historias, se siente totalmente mágico leer lo que ha escrito.
Tress es una de las mejores protagonistas que me ha tocado leer en un tiempo, esta decidida a rescatar al chico que ama, pero no significa que no tenga miedo, no significa que no tenga dudas, o que no encuentre dificultades en el camino. Tress tiene dudas de todo, pero lo que la mantiene despierta es rescatar a su amigo, y ayudar a las personas que se encuentra en el camino. Con esto dicho, debo aplaudir que bellas son las relaciones que hace con los piratas, de verdad fueron genuinas, en espacial la que tiene con Fort (my love).
Creo que las historias que se concentran tanto en el elemento de la aventura ya no son tanto lo mío, esto dicho, esta historia es demasiado interesante y dinámica. Y aunque el foco está en la aventura, creo que también está en las relaciones que hace en el camino y como es que Tress termina encontrándose a si misma.
En conclusión amé el libro, las relaciones fueron 10/10, el romance fue suficiente y espectacular, y el final fue muy lindo y satisfactorio. Aunque este ya no sea el tipo de historias que consumo, fue muy bien ejecutada, entretenida, y le hace cosas a mi corazón.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Kidnapping
shaipanda's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely lovedddd this!!!
I’ve never read any of Brandon Sanderson’s other work but this was completely ridiculous and exactly the kind of thing I love :) I’d absolutely read a book from Hoid’s POV if he writes that at some point but in the meantime this is making me mildly tempted to finally delve into the rest of his work 👀
I’ve never read any of Brandon Sanderson’s other work but this was completely ridiculous and exactly the kind of thing I love :) I’d absolutely read a book from Hoid’s POV if he writes that at some point but in the meantime this is making me mildly tempted to finally delve into the rest of his work 👀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Confinement
Minor: Vomit, Blood, and Slavery
twistykris's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 stars is not enough. This will probably be in my Top 5 of the year. I love that Brandon Sanderson wrote this for his wife, after they wondered what would have happened in The Princess Bride if Buttercup had set out to find and save Westley herself.
A rat. Found family. Pirates. A dragon. A sorceress. Humor that made me laugh like an idiot. This book truly swept me up in the story and the characters.
This was my first Brandon Sanderson book and I'm so glad it was. It felt like a wonderful introduction to his other works, which I look forward to reading in the future.
A rat. Found family. Pirates. A dragon. A sorceress. Humor that made me laugh like an idiot. This book truly swept me up in the story and the characters.
This was my first Brandon Sanderson book and I'm so glad it was. It felt like a wonderful introduction to his other works, which I look forward to reading in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Violence, Confinement, and Murder
Minor: Vomit, Blood, and Slavery
zoeelora's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Animal death, Body shaming, Medical content, Vomit, Blood, Terminal illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Excrement, and Murder