RELEASE DAY REVIEW: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi #1) by S.A. Chakraborty
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: February 28, 2023, by Harper Voyager
Review:
Myth: 4.5/5
Amina was an utter delight! A pirate captain, attempting retirement, she is pulled back quickly into the chaos and adventure of the seas. This story sets up so beautifully for an action-packed series. Amina’s insistence to her scribe that the story must be told in her voice, makes for entertaining interludes within the telling of the adventure itself.
Magic: 4.5/5
After a notorious smuggling career in the Indian Ocean, one might wonder what else Amina could get up to. Her present adventures seem to set her up to be a pirate of legend. Relics of the supernatural, a demon, and a sorcerer are just the start as Amina falls headlong into an unexpected adventure.
Overall: 4.5/5
I think the tone of this book was my favorite part. Amina's banter with her scribe from start to finish was amazing. The framing through which the story was told made it all the more fun to follow along. The characters were rich, having survived plenty of past adventures, only to be pulled reluctantly into a new one. Setting us up for a collection of these stories, Amina al-Sirafi’s adventures will continue and I can’t wait to see what she gets into next.
