A review by ebook_em
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous funny mysterious tense 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

5.0

This was a 4 star read bumped up to 5 stars for me because of the main character. Amina is a tall, wily, fierce, foul-mouthed, multiple-times-divorced pirate captain in her 40s who makes do with a bad knee. She’s also a mother and a devout Muslim. I loved her immediately and found her so easy to root for. Can’t wait for the sequel!