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Strange Chemistry (2013), Paperback, 336 pages
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After setting out to break the curse that binds them together, the pirate Ananna and the assassin Naji find themselves stranded on an enchanted island in the north with nothing but a sword, their wits, and the secret to breaking the curse: complete three impossible tasks. With the help of their friend Marjani and a rather unusual ally, Ananna and Naji make their way south again, seeking what seems to be beyond their reach. Unfortunately, Naji has enemies from the shadowy world known as the Mists, and Ananna must still face the repercussions of going up against the Pirate Confederation. Together, Naji and Ananna must break the curse, escape their enemies and come to terms with their growing romantic attraction.
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LibraryThing member Isa_Lavinia
Okay, I was wrong, turns out I didn't want them to be just friends!
I love this book!
Why is it that I can write a whole testament on how much I hate a book but I can't write a single coherent sentence on how much I love a book?
Well, I love this book so much I don't know what to say!
Just go read it!
I love this book!
Why is it that I can write a whole testament on how much I hate a book but I can't write a single coherent sentence on how much I love a book?
Well, I love this book so much I don't know what to say!
Just go read it!
LibraryThing member DarkFaerieTales
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.
Quick & Dirty: A fantasy world filled with wonder and amazement from the point of view of a pirate and an assassin.
Opening Sentence: “ Do you feel that?” Naji asked.
The Review:
In the second book of The Assassin’s Curse series, Clarke does not disappoint
Ananna and Naji have found themselves on an enchanted island. They have sought out to break the impossible curse that binds them together. It has been a journey of careful planning and silent voyages. Up until this book, Naji and Ananna have unseen dangers. Naji has enemies that are yet to be seen and Ananna has the impending wrath of the Pirate Confederation. With the help of an unexpected friend, and a surprising help of another, they travel long and far to break the impossible curse. The only cure is three impossible feats. Filled with much more danger than the last book, The Pirate’s Wish is something to behold.
Ananna is a wonderful heroine. Who wouldn’t love a pirate, bonded to an assassin and running away from the confederation? She isn’t as reserved as the previous book, and I want to say that we see more emotion from her. Whether it be emotions of anger, anguish, or love, Ananna isn’t afraid to show the reader what she feels. But to now share with Naji? That’s a whole different story completely. Ananna has a sense of martyr-dom that she feels she needs to take on. She sacrifices certain things, takes actions on others to improve their situation. There are consequences, but Ananna does it all with the best intentions. I love her. Her voice is clear and distinct. She draws you in and you want to become her, curse or not.
Naji is adorable. What assassin can you really describe that way? In The Pirate’s Wish, I read more about Naji’s world, his past, and about his secretive world. It was interesting. He has so many great intentions, but he’s an assassin who should be void of emotions. The translations don’t come out clearly, but Clarke has definitely showcased who he is as a person.
Clarke’s world has evolved, adding in more magical and fantasy elements. She has brought the reader away from the island and to another place completely. Despite it be in the ocean or on a floating island, there are so many details that add to imagining it all. The descriptions allow for vivid imagination, bring all the strength of adventure and pizazz.
There’s a little bit more romance and camaraderie in The Pirate’s Wish. I loved it. It was really enjoyable to see two people become something more. It adds this element that you weren’t sure if you were waiting for it or surprised by it. It’s tender and filled with tension. The angst fans will definitely love it. The pacing of Clarke’s writing adds to the thrill, perfect from once scene to another.
I really, really enjoyed The Pirate’s Wish. Wait until you meet the manticore and other surprise guests. I highly urge you to read Clarke’s stories. Pirates, assassins, magic, and the seven seas!
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Marjani and me both looked at Naji in surprise, but he didn’t seem to notice. He pulled the mask away from his face, and even though I didn’t want it to, my breath caught in my throat.
“I want rid of this curse, and I’m not taking any chances,” he said. “Keep him alive, this Empire soldier. Keep an eye on him, and keep Ongraygeeomryn near you, but don’t kill him.”
He glanced at me out of the corner of his eye. “What’s his name? This soldier? Do you know it?”
“Jeric.” I hesitated. “Uh, yi Niru.”
“Oh,” said Naji, frowning. “He’s a noble.”
“Yeah, which means he’s doubly untrustworthy.”
“Just keep him alive,” Naji said.
Marjani shot him another dark look, but he pulled the mask back over his face and turned away. I leaned back over the navigation map and set up the divider.
Then the warning bells rang.
FTC Advisory: Strange Chemistry provided me with a copy of The Pirate’s Wish. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: A fantasy world filled with wonder and amazement from the point of view of a pirate and an assassin.
Opening Sentence: “ Do you feel that?” Naji asked.
The Review:
In the second book of The Assassin’s Curse series, Clarke does not disappoint
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with The Pirate’s Wish. She has brought me back to this world of wonder and amazement. I discovered Clarke on a random browsing of a catalogue. The cover intrigued me and I decided that I had to read it. I’m glad I did because Clarke has become one of my favorite authors. The Pirate’s Wish is a wonderful sequel, filled with magic, danger, and a journey worth remembering.Ananna and Naji have found themselves on an enchanted island. They have sought out to break the impossible curse that binds them together. It has been a journey of careful planning and silent voyages. Up until this book, Naji and Ananna have unseen dangers. Naji has enemies that are yet to be seen and Ananna has the impending wrath of the Pirate Confederation. With the help of an unexpected friend, and a surprising help of another, they travel long and far to break the impossible curse. The only cure is three impossible feats. Filled with much more danger than the last book, The Pirate’s Wish is something to behold.
Ananna is a wonderful heroine. Who wouldn’t love a pirate, bonded to an assassin and running away from the confederation? She isn’t as reserved as the previous book, and I want to say that we see more emotion from her. Whether it be emotions of anger, anguish, or love, Ananna isn’t afraid to show the reader what she feels. But to now share with Naji? That’s a whole different story completely. Ananna has a sense of martyr-dom that she feels she needs to take on. She sacrifices certain things, takes actions on others to improve their situation. There are consequences, but Ananna does it all with the best intentions. I love her. Her voice is clear and distinct. She draws you in and you want to become her, curse or not.
Naji is adorable. What assassin can you really describe that way? In The Pirate’s Wish, I read more about Naji’s world, his past, and about his secretive world. It was interesting. He has so many great intentions, but he’s an assassin who should be void of emotions. The translations don’t come out clearly, but Clarke has definitely showcased who he is as a person.
Clarke’s world has evolved, adding in more magical and fantasy elements. She has brought the reader away from the island and to another place completely. Despite it be in the ocean or on a floating island, there are so many details that add to imagining it all. The descriptions allow for vivid imagination, bring all the strength of adventure and pizazz.
There’s a little bit more romance and camaraderie in The Pirate’s Wish. I loved it. It was really enjoyable to see two people become something more. It adds this element that you weren’t sure if you were waiting for it or surprised by it. It’s tender and filled with tension. The angst fans will definitely love it. The pacing of Clarke’s writing adds to the thrill, perfect from once scene to another.
I really, really enjoyed The Pirate’s Wish. Wait until you meet the manticore and other surprise guests. I highly urge you to read Clarke’s stories. Pirates, assassins, magic, and the seven seas!
Notable Scene:
Marjani and me both looked at Naji in surprise, but he didn’t seem to notice. He pulled the mask away from his face, and even though I didn’t want it to, my breath caught in my throat.
“I want rid of this curse, and I’m not taking any chances,” he said. “Keep him alive, this Empire soldier. Keep an eye on him, and keep Ongraygeeomryn near you, but don’t kill him.”
He glanced at me out of the corner of his eye. “What’s his name? This soldier? Do you know it?”
“Jeric.” I hesitated. “Uh, yi Niru.”
“Oh,” said Naji, frowning. “He’s a noble.”
“Yeah, which means he’s doubly untrustworthy.”
“Just keep him alive,” Naji said.
Marjani shot him another dark look, but he pulled the mask back over his face and turned away. I leaned back over the navigation map and set up the divider.
Then the warning bells rang.
FTC Advisory: Strange Chemistry provided me with a copy of The Pirate’s Wish. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
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LibraryThing member eyes.2c
just three impossible tasks would break the curse!
'Will he get better? ...I don't know sweetness' ...these are the words of a kindly old wizard to Ananna about Naji.
And so the story of Ananna and the assassin Naji continues.
Last we saw Ananna she and Naji were marooned on an island with the
Eirnin is killed by a monster, Ananna is confronted by a manticore just waiting for the curse on Naji to lift so that she can devour him. The manticore tricks Ananna into lifting part of the curse on Naji. Man-humans taste the best, particularly those with magic!
Rescue arrives in the form of Marjani returned with a ship, but things just keep getting complicated. There's blood magic involved, there's unrequited love, there's pirates still chasing Ananna and that's just the beginning. Let's not forget those from the mists and in particular, Echo. ...and Oh, what about the starstones!
Blood magic is tricky and then of course there's the curse that binds Naji. The requirements to lift the curse will need nerves of steel and love unselfish.
Does this episode stand alone? Well, you can sort of catchup but believe me reading The Assassin's Curse is no hardship. Another excellent addition to the strange tale of Naji and Ananna.
A NetGalley ARC
'Will he get better? ...I don't know sweetness' ...these are the words of a kindly old wizard to Ananna about Naji.
And so the story of Ananna and the assassin Naji continues.
Last we saw Ananna she and Naji were marooned on an island with the
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wizard, Eirnin. Eirnin is killed by a monster, Ananna is confronted by a manticore just waiting for the curse on Naji to lift so that she can devour him. The manticore tricks Ananna into lifting part of the curse on Naji. Man-humans taste the best, particularly those with magic!
Rescue arrives in the form of Marjani returned with a ship, but things just keep getting complicated. There's blood magic involved, there's unrequited love, there's pirates still chasing Ananna and that's just the beginning. Let's not forget those from the mists and in particular, Echo. ...and Oh, what about the starstones!
Blood magic is tricky and then of course there's the curse that binds Naji. The requirements to lift the curse will need nerves of steel and love unselfish.
Does this episode stand alone? Well, you can sort of catchup but believe me reading The Assassin's Curse is no hardship. Another excellent addition to the strange tale of Naji and Ananna.
A NetGalley ARC
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LibraryThing member rhonda1111
5 STARS
The Pirate's Wish follows The Assassin's Curse. I enjoyed reading both books. The plot is simple they need to do 3 impossible tasks to free Naji and Ananna. Till they are done they can't be far apart especially if Ananna is in danger it hurts Naji.
Ananna is a pirate's daughter who had
They are on a island trapped with only a wizard or so they thought. Naji does not believe he can break the curse at all because they are impossible. Ananna knows one part of the curse should be easy to break. Naji needs a kiss from true love. She loves him.
On the island a monster appears a Manticore. The wizard had imprisoned her. She only eats male humans but Naji is cursed and she won't eat him till he breaks the curse. The curse taints the taste of the meat.
Ananna and the manticore make bargins between them and she promises to get her back to her home.
When they are rescued by Marjani and her pirate crew. Marjani with the Captain's help will find a ship then take it over.
When they find a ship Ananna tells the manticore that she can eat all the soldiers that wear the other ships colors. So the manticore helps them capture the ship.
Lots of drama, pirate battles, romance, magic, and sea creatures the book keeps your attention and you find yourself rooting for the pirate and the assassin.
I like characters of Naji and Ananna. Ananna does not know a lot about magic , and assassins. She has her good side and weakness. She does not give up and makes Naji not give up either. She is willing to fight for him. Too keep him safe. She turns down riches for him and power.
I would read other books by Cassandra Rose Clarke in the future based on the two books in The Assassin's Curse series.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
06/04/2013 PUB Angry Robot Strange Chemistry 320 pages ISBN:1908844280
The Pirate's Wish follows The Assassin's Curse. I enjoyed reading both books. The plot is simple they need to do 3 impossible tasks to free Naji and Ananna. Till they are done they can't be far apart especially if Ananna is in danger it hurts Naji.
Ananna is a pirate's daughter who had
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arranged marriage. Her fiancé was going to kill her but Ananna was able to kill him. His family is powerful and they hired assassin to kill her in The Assassin's Curse. She ended up causing the curse that bound them together.They are on a island trapped with only a wizard or so they thought. Naji does not believe he can break the curse at all because they are impossible. Ananna knows one part of the curse should be easy to break. Naji needs a kiss from true love. She loves him.
On the island a monster appears a Manticore. The wizard had imprisoned her. She only eats male humans but Naji is cursed and she won't eat him till he breaks the curse. The curse taints the taste of the meat.
Ananna and the manticore make bargins between them and she promises to get her back to her home.
When they are rescued by Marjani and her pirate crew. Marjani with the Captain's help will find a ship then take it over.
When they find a ship Ananna tells the manticore that she can eat all the soldiers that wear the other ships colors. So the manticore helps them capture the ship.
Lots of drama, pirate battles, romance, magic, and sea creatures the book keeps your attention and you find yourself rooting for the pirate and the assassin.
I like characters of Naji and Ananna. Ananna does not know a lot about magic , and assassins. She has her good side and weakness. She does not give up and makes Naji not give up either. She is willing to fight for him. Too keep him safe. She turns down riches for him and power.
I would read other books by Cassandra Rose Clarke in the future based on the two books in The Assassin's Curse series.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
06/04/2013 PUB Angry Robot Strange Chemistry 320 pages ISBN:1908844280
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LibraryThing member rrainer
While I kept wanting a bit more than I was getting (which I freely admit was at least partly because this was young adult, and thus my own problem of expectations), there were some things I liked a lot. What the book does especially well, I think, is tread that line between love and hate and not
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the second book in the Assassin’s Curse duology. I absolutely adored The Assassin’s Curse and also really loved Clarke’s adult novel, The Mad Scientist’s Daughter. This book was just as wonderful as the first book in this series. It’s full of magic and adventure with some romance.
Ananna and Naji are trapped in a mysterious island of the North. When the resident wizard dies, they meet a strange an unlikely ally. Eventually Marjani comes to their rescue and they are able to continue their quest to break the curse on Naji. Along the way they will have to fight pirates and even journey below the ocean waves.
This was a spectacular read. The world-building is wonderfully done, it’s such a magical world and well detailed. It’s the type of world I would love to go and visit. The plot is well done too. It’s got this whole questing feel to it because of the three things Ananna and Naji have to do to break his curse; it ends up being more complicated than just that. Still I loved the classic fantasy questing feel the story had to it.
Ananna is an incredibly prickly and highly strung heroine; she’s like a firework always on the edge of exploding. She is a ferocious fighter but is incredibly sensitive about pretty much everything. I kept wanting to shake her and tell her to just calm down and let Naji talk. She is still highly entertaining just a bit flawed as well.
Naji isn’t the most expressive male lead, but I still thought his patience with Ananna was admirable considering how touchy she is. He is a strong male lead and a very interesting and mysterious character. We get to learn a lot more about him and his past in this story.
Marjani also plays a huge role in this story; we learn a ton about her past and the reason she has taken up pirating. She was probably the most mature character of the novel and I enjoyed how her level-headedness balanced out Naji and Ananna.
There are wonderful and spectacular things that happen in this story. There are pirate battles, magical creatures, evil wizards, beautiful kingdoms, and underwater worlds that are explored. It is a breathtaking and wondrous adventure. There is some humor throughout as well, which keeps things fun.
The pacing is very good and keeps the reader engaged from the beginning to the end. The story wraps things up in a way that is realistic and very well done.
Overall an absolutely fantastic read. I enjoyed the world, the plot, and the characters a lot. The story is very engaging and the world is absolutely magical. This is an excellent fantasy read. Highly recommended to fans of The Assassin’s Curse and fans of quest based fantasy. I love this book and can’t wait to read Clarke’s future novels.
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You definitely need to read Assassin’s Curse first (originally this was going to be one book, but was then broken into two books because of length). Clarke is planning on writing two more books that take place in this world but feature different characters.Ananna and Naji are trapped in a mysterious island of the North. When the resident wizard dies, they meet a strange an unlikely ally. Eventually Marjani comes to their rescue and they are able to continue their quest to break the curse on Naji. Along the way they will have to fight pirates and even journey below the ocean waves.
This was a spectacular read. The world-building is wonderfully done, it’s such a magical world and well detailed. It’s the type of world I would love to go and visit. The plot is well done too. It’s got this whole questing feel to it because of the three things Ananna and Naji have to do to break his curse; it ends up being more complicated than just that. Still I loved the classic fantasy questing feel the story had to it.
Ananna is an incredibly prickly and highly strung heroine; she’s like a firework always on the edge of exploding. She is a ferocious fighter but is incredibly sensitive about pretty much everything. I kept wanting to shake her and tell her to just calm down and let Naji talk. She is still highly entertaining just a bit flawed as well.
Naji isn’t the most expressive male lead, but I still thought his patience with Ananna was admirable considering how touchy she is. He is a strong male lead and a very interesting and mysterious character. We get to learn a lot more about him and his past in this story.
Marjani also plays a huge role in this story; we learn a ton about her past and the reason she has taken up pirating. She was probably the most mature character of the novel and I enjoyed how her level-headedness balanced out Naji and Ananna.
There are wonderful and spectacular things that happen in this story. There are pirate battles, magical creatures, evil wizards, beautiful kingdoms, and underwater worlds that are explored. It is a breathtaking and wondrous adventure. There is some humor throughout as well, which keeps things fun.
The pacing is very good and keeps the reader engaged from the beginning to the end. The story wraps things up in a way that is realistic and very well done.
Overall an absolutely fantastic read. I enjoyed the world, the plot, and the characters a lot. The story is very engaging and the world is absolutely magical. This is an excellent fantasy read. Highly recommended to fans of The Assassin’s Curse and fans of quest based fantasy. I love this book and can’t wait to read Clarke’s future novels.
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LibraryThing member les121
The Pirate's Wish has a TON more teenage romantic angst than the first installment in the duology, but - miraculously - I still enjoyed it. In The Assassin's Curse, the only fully fleshed out characters are Ananna and Naji, but in this novel, the supporting cast is intrinsic to the storyline. I
The breaking of the final task is pretty silly, bordering on ridiculous, but I liked the ending. Although the Otherworld is never fully explored, the plot thread involving the mysterious Otherworld attackers comes to an exciting conclusion. Ananna and Naji also get a happy ending of sorts. It's bittersweet, but I feel that it's more realistic than many depictions of love in young adult fiction. As someone who values independence on a deeply personal level, I thought that the kind of relationship Ananna and Naji ultimately choose to have rang true. I kind of wanted there to be another confrontation with Leila so that Naji could finally stand up to her, but unfortunately she never reappears.
Overall, The Pirate's Wish is a satisfying wrap-up to a fun, romantic young adult fantasy series that I would recommend for its diversity, worldbuilding, and kickass heroine (even if she is super angsty in the second book).
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loved Marjani's character arc, and the interactions with the manticore are hilarious and fascinating.The breaking of the final task is pretty silly, bordering on ridiculous, but I liked the ending. Although the Otherworld is never fully explored, the plot thread involving the mysterious Otherworld attackers comes to an exciting conclusion. Ananna and Naji also get a happy ending of sorts. It's bittersweet, but I feel that it's more realistic than many depictions of love in young adult fiction. As someone who values independence on a deeply personal level, I thought that the kind of relationship Ananna and Naji ultimately choose to have rang true. I kind of wanted there to be another confrontation with Leila so that Naji could finally stand up to her, but unfortunately she never reappears.
Overall, The Pirate's Wish is a satisfying wrap-up to a fun, romantic young adult fantasy series that I would recommend for its diversity, worldbuilding, and kickass heroine (even if she is super angsty in the second book).
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LibraryThing member theindigoshelf
In my review of the first novel in the series, The Assassin's Curse, I discuss my love for Ananna and Cassandra Rose Clarke's unique world of pirates and magic. In The Pirate's Wish Ananna and Naji's journey to break the curse continues. Magical creatures are befriended... and the ending, well, is
The Assassin's Curse left us with Ananna and Naji stranded on a mysterious island. For the better part of the book they are struggling with each other while trying to figure out how they can possibly get off the island. I wouldn't have been surprised if the cast of Lost came out of the fog and said "We need to get off the island!" I had mixed emotions about that island. Will Marjani keep her promise to Ananna? Will the mist capture her?
Only one was completely answered. Yes, Marjani did rescue them. You didn't think she would forget about them, did you?! I loved Marjani, she was a nice side character (she has her own short story). She wasn't an annoying aunt-type even though she could have been. I thought she was a genuinely nice woman that progressed the overall story. She helped keep things together on the boat. She was the captain, after all.
But, before they were rescued Ananna meets a manticore...
After saving a manticore from certain death and making a deal, Ananna is indebted to her. Apparently making a deal with a manticore is NOT something to take lightly. The addition of the manticore is something that made the book more enjoyable for me. She was humorous and ferocious. I think the story needed her; Ananna needed a friend to lean on when Marjani wasn't there to help guide her... Even if she was a deadly predator.
The *ahem* sea adventures caught me a little off guard. It was a little surreal to have all of these magical creatures appear in the middle of the ocean. But, it did make me appreciate Ananna's love for the ocean a bit more.
Something I could have used in The Pirate's Wish was more death and violence. Nothing happened with the mist... It just sort of ended after they left the island. I was disappointed with that change in story from the first book. I could have sworn the mist was going to have more of a part to play...
Ananna's relationship with Naji kept growing the entire book. The build up to breaking the curse was heart-wrenching. I knew what was sure to come at certain moments, they almost had me crying. Their penchant for survival, love for the ocean, and debt to Ongraygeeomryn (my favorite manticore), made for an exciting and harrowing love story; even if it wasn't always with each other (but their love for living their own lives). I loved the ending.
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an ending that I think other books could learn a thing or two from.The Assassin's Curse left us with Ananna and Naji stranded on a mysterious island. For the better part of the book they are struggling with each other while trying to figure out how they can possibly get off the island. I wouldn't have been surprised if the cast of Lost came out of the fog and said "We need to get off the island!" I had mixed emotions about that island. Will Marjani keep her promise to Ananna? Will the mist capture her?
Only one was completely answered. Yes, Marjani did rescue them. You didn't think she would forget about them, did you?! I loved Marjani, she was a nice side character (she has her own short story). She wasn't an annoying aunt-type even though she could have been. I thought she was a genuinely nice woman that progressed the overall story. She helped keep things together on the boat. She was the captain, after all.
But, before they were rescued Ananna meets a manticore...
After saving a manticore from certain death and making a deal, Ananna is indebted to her. Apparently making a deal with a manticore is NOT something to take lightly. The addition of the manticore is something that made the book more enjoyable for me. She was humorous and ferocious. I think the story needed her; Ananna needed a friend to lean on when Marjani wasn't there to help guide her... Even if she was a deadly predator.
The *ahem* sea adventures caught me a little off guard. It was a little surreal to have all of these magical creatures appear in the middle of the ocean. But, it did make me appreciate Ananna's love for the ocean a bit more.
Something I could have used in The Pirate's Wish was more death and violence. Nothing happened with the mist... It just sort of ended after they left the island. I was disappointed with that change in story from the first book. I could have sworn the mist was going to have more of a part to play...
Ananna's relationship with Naji kept growing the entire book. The build up to breaking the curse was heart-wrenching. I knew what was sure to come at certain moments, they almost had me crying. Their penchant for survival, love for the ocean, and debt to Ongraygeeomryn (my favorite manticore), made for an exciting and harrowing love story; even if it wasn't always with each other (but their love for living their own lives). I loved the ending.
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LibraryThing member anyaejo
Apparently I never wrote a review for this one or it didn't get transferred one of the times I moved.... It's fun and concludes the duology well! :D
LibraryThing member alcarinqa
Picking up almost exactly where The Assassin's Curse left off, The Pirate's Wish follows Ananna and Naji as they travel around their world, trying to complete three impossible tasks to break the curse between them. Adventurous and exciting, this book concludes their journey together and introduces
Ananna, daughter of pirates and colourful language extraordinaire, is still an awesome character, but this book allows her a lot of growth and maturity. She continues to balance out Naji, who, despite being an assassin, sometimes comes across as stoic and dull. Ananna allows him loosen up a little. They are joined by a manticore, who quickly became my favourite character of the book, and their friend Marjani, the pirate captain. Between them, they create a cast of great female characters, but I felt the male cast suffered a little. Aside from Naji, the only other male character we get to know doesn't turn out to be all that great.
The romance between Naji and Ananna, which was set up in the previous book, trudges along in The Pirate's Wish. It comes to the forefront of the novel because one of the three impossible tasks is to obtain true love's first kiss. The romance stumbled a little in the middle of the book but I still think Ananna and Naji are very cute!
I had a hard time getting used to Ananna's voice (syntax and grammar) over The Assassin's Curse, but I coped a lot better this time around. I quickly stopped noticing her strange way of speaking and was able to immerse myself deeper in The Pirate's Wish.
The plot-line of this book is every bit as exciting as the last, and I enjoyed seeing new cultures, especially that of the manticores, and the new places the action takes us. I think the book is tight and well written for the most part, but the ending feels rushed. I don't think I enjoyed the concluding quarter as much as the rest. I can't help but feel that the book would have benefitted by extending the end a little.
The Pirate's Wish is a great book and a wonderful sequel, perfect for readers of all ages. Fans of fantasy will enjoy this YA series with a pirate bend and desert influences. This book is amazing, I enjoyed it and would love to read more set in the world if Clarke ever wrote it.
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.
You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
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us to a few cool new characters and places.Ananna, daughter of pirates and colourful language extraordinaire, is still an awesome character, but this book allows her a lot of growth and maturity. She continues to balance out Naji, who, despite being an assassin, sometimes comes across as stoic and dull. Ananna allows him loosen up a little. They are joined by a manticore, who quickly became my favourite character of the book, and their friend Marjani, the pirate captain. Between them, they create a cast of great female characters, but I felt the male cast suffered a little. Aside from Naji, the only other male character we get to know doesn't turn out to be all that great.
The romance between Naji and Ananna, which was set up in the previous book, trudges along in The Pirate's Wish. It comes to the forefront of the novel because one of the three impossible tasks is to obtain true love's first kiss. The romance stumbled a little in the middle of the book but I still think Ananna and Naji are very cute!
I had a hard time getting used to Ananna's voice (syntax and grammar) over The Assassin's Curse, but I coped a lot better this time around. I quickly stopped noticing her strange way of speaking and was able to immerse myself deeper in The Pirate's Wish.
The plot-line of this book is every bit as exciting as the last, and I enjoyed seeing new cultures, especially that of the manticores, and the new places the action takes us. I think the book is tight and well written for the most part, but the ending feels rushed. I don't think I enjoyed the concluding quarter as much as the rest. I can't help but feel that the book would have benefitted by extending the end a little.
The Pirate's Wish is a great book and a wonderful sequel, perfect for readers of all ages. Fans of fantasy will enjoy this YA series with a pirate bend and desert influences. This book is amazing, I enjoyed it and would love to read more set in the world if Clarke ever wrote it.
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.
You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
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LibraryThing member Leila.Khouane
3 STARS
I’d like to say that this sequel contrary to the previous is quite decent, an improvement of some sort.
Maybe because I got used to the character and just accept the world as it is.
It’s still lacking information, coherency and most of the element doesn’t make sense or just there to
There’s not enough world building! (The frustration… ugh!)
Time to talk about the three tasks (or should I say impossible…. That word!! I hated it; if we combine the two books -& I counted!- it was mentioned about 56 TIMES!!!!!)
OK first one a true love’s kiss, this one got the biggest eye roll from me in the first however I might admit it was surprisingly my favorite of all three!
Now listen it sounds cheesy but the aftermath of that act was definitely not what you might expect, but full of doubt hurt understanding and acceptance, it wasn’t dovey lovey couple from start to end but a growing of both character into their part and developing that trust, complementing each other, and I loved it!
Second princess starstones or something, this was my least favorite part to get through. I did not get a certain pirate’s involving whether he was there or not, it didn’t matter much… and the royal queen I hated, this task had no meaning but to settle the conflict the first one created
Third, this one is even more bizarre than anything creating life out of violence? The meaning behind it… absurd.
In the end I wasn’t of a fan.
I’d like to say that this sequel contrary to the previous is quite decent, an improvement of some sort.
Maybe because I got used to the character and just accept the world as it is.
It’s still lacking information, coherency and most of the element doesn’t make sense or just there to
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create a story or to make it interesting.There’s not enough world building! (The frustration… ugh!)
Time to talk about the three tasks (or should I say impossible…. That word!! I hated it; if we combine the two books -& I counted!- it was mentioned about 56 TIMES!!!!!)
OK first one a true love’s kiss, this one got the biggest eye roll from me in the first however I might admit it was surprisingly my favorite of all three!
Now listen it sounds cheesy but the aftermath of that act was definitely not what you might expect, but full of doubt hurt understanding and acceptance, it wasn’t dovey lovey couple from start to end but a growing of both character into their part and developing that trust, complementing each other, and I loved it!
Second princess starstones or something, this was my least favorite part to get through. I did not get a certain pirate’s involving whether he was there or not, it didn’t matter much… and the royal queen I hated, this task had no meaning but to settle the conflict the first one created
Third, this one is even more bizarre than anything creating life out of violence? The meaning behind it… absurd.
In the end I wasn’t of a fan.
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LibraryThing member GennaC
Could this duology have been more fun? Manticores, talking sharks, treasure hunts, and sea skirmishes abound as our pirate and assassin set out to complete three impossible tasks in order to break the curse. Ananna and Naji's atypical romance continues to gradually build in a way that was
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satisfying without being idealistically farfetched. The characters are fuller as Ananna bonds further with Marjani and her friendship with the manticore (plus images of Ananna riding her into battle) is probably my favorite thing ever. The Pirate's Wish was rich and thrilling and I think Clarke did a wonderful job of crafting an ending that felt right for her characters. Show Less
Language
Original publication date
2013
Physical description
336 p.; 7.7 inches
ISBN
1908844280 / 9781908844286
Local notes
After setting out to break the curse that binds them together, the pirate Ananna and the assassin Naji find themselves stranded on an enchanted island in the north with nothing but a sword, their wits, and the secret to breaking the curse: complete three impossible tasks. With the help of their friend Marjani and a rather "unusual" ally, Ananna and Naji make their way south again, seeking what seems to be beyond their reach. Unfortunately, Naji has enemies from the shadowy world known as the Mists, and Ananna must still face the repercussions of going up against the Pirate Confederation.