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

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

What a fun book! Action, adventure, comedy and a great cast of characters. A middle aged heroine who defies the usual hero profile. Set in the 12th century on the Indian Ocean. I really enjoyed the variety of characters from different backgrounds, religions, genders and sexualities.