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A review by bookmaddie
The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye by Briony Cameron

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

A fun adventure story, but felt lacking in depth. Many characters felt so perfect and perfectly diverse, that it was a bit unbelievable. And sometimes felt too modern for the historical period, in a way that brought me out of the story. Some truly unbelievable moments as well.. Jacquotte’s character flaws were so blinding and made it frustrating to root for her when you saw her walking blithely towards disaster. I wanted more nuance and a bit more time devoted to character development. 

If you’re looking for a fun, pirate romp, then this is a good one. But nothing more.

Thanks to Atria Books & Netgalley for my advanced copy.

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