The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

I was immediately pulled into The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi with the prologue. I had a serious case of déjà vu with how Moby Dick was introduced by Ishmael, its narrator. Then began the epic tale of badass pirate lady of legend in her own words. Gosh, everything that filled my imagination as a child is in this tale. Grand sea adventures, pirates, magic, ships, swords, cats, gods. A story of motherhood, and trying to make a life, a safe one, for your child. I've read a lot of pirate stories in my day, but there is just something so open and fun about this one. Sure, there is a lot going on and quests to complete – but Amina's voice keeps you absolutely entranced with the story. I don't particularly care much for first person, only because it takes a master to do it just right, and SAC took this to another level. There hasn't been a protagonist such as Amina, but I am here for it and her.

I can't wait to read more.