The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea

So this book was ‘meh' for about the first three fifths, but the last two fifths were some of the best literature I've ever read. I really started to enjoy Rake's character, as well as what Flora and Evelyn's had developed into. The way Flora's gender duality was written is perfect, and Evelyn's transformation from a helpless Imperial girl to a determined and cool pirate was also fantastic! The twist ending was so tragic (although happened possibly too suddenly) but the second twist ending was gorgeous and wonderful!

I like how while Flora is able to find her love for Alfie again, she still finds him difficult and irritating as always, because just because you love someone doesn't mean all their flaws are fixed. I think it's sad but sweet how she leaves him at the end on the Pirate Supreme's boat which, by the way, sounds like an utterly fantastic place and while the story of Flora and Evelyn is clearly over, I would love to see more of their ship and life, especially now with Rake and Alfie.

This book is awesome and was well worth the not so fun first part to get to the amazing last part.

I like how we end the book with Genevieve and how open ended it is - will we see more of her? Will she be a protagonist in a next book? I guess we will have to wait and see.