I think this book could have been great. I was lost a little bit by the time changing in this book. But I liked the story and the characters. I did keep reading so there is something is this book that kept me reading. I think you should read it and see what you think! *I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
4 *
I absolutely loved this book. It stirred my imagination. The sexual content was so tasteful. The story line was exciting and adventurous. I love how the story moved forward at the perfect speed. What a fantastic first book for this brilliant author!
5 *
Amethyst by K. L. Dimago – Reviewed by Penny Cooper
”I was really intrigued to read this. Pirates, Fae, and other creatures, that sounds awesome. But I feel like this should have been two books. Not because of length, but because the flashback is at least a 1/3 of the book. Also, I was a little disappointed by Amethyst. She’s portrayed as this ruthless female pirate captain. We almost never see that. She falls apart so much that I’m not sure how she got to her prominent position in the first place. I do have to say that the battle scenes were well done and the writing is smooth. It was like the book was rushed though. The romance aspect, the war aspect (which I’m still confused about), and the trial part. I’m not sure if I would read the next book in the series. The author shows promise, but I think this book needs a little bit more work.
Book Review: Amethyst by K. L. Dimago
Amethyst is a wonderful story that flips primarily between two character perspectives: Ex-Captain Cadell and Female Captain Amethyst, but there is a large cast of very diverse characters that were both fun and full of surprises. Cadell himself was a captain with ideals despite his cutthroat pirate nature. Amethyst herself is depicted as a strong female captain with eccentric tendencies, and a horrific past. The cast, including the villain of the story, was probably the most delightful part of the story. I could easily draw parallels with stories such as Pirates of the Caribbean, but the characters never fell into those archetypes and always managed to remain original and unique. Add to that fantasy elements and magic, and the recipe was absolutely delightful.
The story was outshined easily by the cast of characters, but it was not easily outclassed. While there were moments that the story almost seemed trivial and vague, later into the book as the events grew upon themselves the story started to really shine. At first it seemed as if the story were a trivial romance where all the male characters inexplicably wanted Amethyst with very little reason. As the story progressed it became a fun ride with pirate battles and a few surprising twists. By mid-book I honestly could not put the story down.
A few flaws to mention for the story. Obviously written by a first time writer there were small issues in both pacing and transition. The story could potentially jump from one scene to another leaving the reader trying to guess where they have now been dropped. Once the reader regained their location, they were often left with the feeling that the story that had been moving rapidly had suddenly ground down to a slow pace. Perhaps if the transitions were smoother the pacing would not have been as jarring. The sub characters could have also been made to be more dynamic. They were wonderful characters all, but the depth was shallow.
Regardless of the book’s small flaws, it was immensely enjoyable. The author shows a lot of promise and I love the imagination. She left enough unanswered questions at the end that I am looking very forward to a sequel, but was still very pleased with the novel that I read. I highly recommend the book and look forward to reading more.
"I have always loved fantasy and adventure books ever since I was little. My favorites were always about pirates. But now, add in vampires, faeries, and a tragic love story with several unexpected plot twists, and you have yourself the makings of an awesome movie( think "Pirates of the Carribbean" meets "Twilight")! I read the entire book in a car trip and can't wait to see how popular it becomes. The ending also begs for a sequel, so get ready for more awesomeness!"
5 *
