Poe Blythe has spent most of her life at the Outpost, working in the shipyard and then going on a voyage to mine gold from the river. One night everything changes for her when raiders take the ship and kill her best friend and lover named Call. Poe vows revenge, so she develops special, deadly armor for the ship that will keep the raiders at bay for the next voyage. As the captain of the next big voyage, Poe is forced to make some difficult decisions, and eventually she learns that things are not as they seem. She will learn who to trust, and soon she must find courage to take matters in her own hands in order to survive and do what is right.
I enjoyed this book very much. I found it to be unique even though familiar story elements were used. I sympathized with a few of the characters, and I also found myself disliking a few. The writing was descriptive and realistic, and I thought the book had a good message overall. I didn't agree with some of the views presented, but the story kept me interested and it kept me on the edge of my seat towards the end. I hope the author is writing a sequel because there were quite a few loose ends left untied. I would definitely read a sequel, and I am looking forward to finding out what happens next. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good adventure and strong characters.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through the Bookish First program. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.
I enjoyed this book very much. I found it to be unique even though familiar story elements were used. I sympathized with a few of the characters, and I also found myself disliking a few. The writing was descriptive and realistic, and I thought the book had a good message overall. I didn't agree with some of the views presented, but the story kept me interested and it kept me on the edge of my seat towards the end. I hope the author is writing a sequel because there were quite a few loose ends left untied. I would definitely read a sequel, and I am looking forward to finding out what happens next. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good adventure and strong characters.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through the Bookish First program. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.