'Magic of Blood and Sea' by Cassandra Rose Clarke is a YA fantasy duology that follows the adventures of Ananna and Naji, as they navigate a world filled with pirates, assassins, and magic. The plot revolves around the duo facing challenges, including completing three impossible tasks to break a curse. The writing style is engaging, with a mix of romance, adventure, and fantasy elements that keep readers entertained throughout the series.

Characters:

The characters, particularly Ananna and Naji, are well-developed, showcasing growth and evolving relationships, with Ananna's fierce personality standing out.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is notable for its distinct narrative voice and engaging humor, though it sometimes presents an inconsistent tone.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot introduces readers to a unique pirate world and its characters, featuring three tasks that the protagonists must complete, experiencing both growth and relational dynamics along their journey.

Setting:

The setting is imaginative and vividly described, featuring diverse locations, though it lacks depth and detailed mapping.

Pacing:

The pacing is uneven, starting slow but improving with the introduction of engaging elements, though some sections may feel prolonged.

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Notes:

The main character, Ananna, has a fierce and caring personality that evolves throughout the story.

The book features a magic system with limitations that adds depth to the story.

Ananna forms a friendship with Naji, a mysterious assassin, who initially has conflicting feelings about her.

The world has a variety of unique locations like bustling markets, deserts, and mystical islands.

The introduction of a humorous character, a manticore, helps lighten the story.

The pacing of the book is slow at first, especially in introducing the plot.

The book was originally intended as one large novel but was split into two due to publishing decisions.

There's an open-ended conclusion that fits the characters' arcs well.

The series contains elements of fantasy, adventure, and romance, appealing to various readers.

Characterization is a highlight, as the characters come alive on the page.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance present, highlighted by the developing relationship between Ananna and Naji.

From The Publisher:

A pirate princess and a cursed assassin find their fates intertwined in this gorgeous and thrilling adventure.

Ananna of the Tanarau abandons ship when her parents try to marry her off to an ally pirate clan. She wants to captain her own boat, not serve as second-in-command to a handsome and clueless man. But her escape has dire consequences when she learns that her fiancé's clan has sent an assassin after her.

And when this assassin, Naji, finally finds her, things get even worse. Ananna inadvertently triggers a nasty curse-with a life-altering result. Now, Ananna and Naji are forced to become uneasy allies as they work to complete three impossible tasks that will cure the curse.

Unfortunately, Naji has enemies from the shadowy world known as the Mists, and Ananna must face the repercussions of betraying her engagement that set her off on her adventures. Together, the two must break the curse, escape their enemies, and come to terms with their growing romantic attraction.

February 2017

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545 pages

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1 comment(s)

ColorfulLeo92

Incredible

1 year

I had thought that my love for pirate themed YA was long over, but this one took me by surprise. I was so invested in the story and really enjoyed reading about the characters. Some I liked more than others. Such a great story and excited to read more from this series

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Magic of Blood and Sea

Cassandra Rose Clarke

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