Official Review: Brandy Ballad of a Pirate Princess

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Re: Official Review: Brandy Ballad of a Pirate Princess

Post by Sushan Ekanayake »

I was expecting an action packed thriller. But the mentioning about the biblical discussions made my decision sway a bit. Anyway, congratulations on being BOTD
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I read some pirate stories when I was a boy, as there are some classics in Italian historical literature. This one seems a similar kind of adventurous novel. Thank you for your great review!
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Thanks for your review. Those who are interested in history stories about pirates in the 19th century will enjoy this book. Since Brandy belongs to the sea even before she's born, I guess she will choose to reclaim Red Witch.
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Pirates, curses, Caribbean Sea; it is almost pirates of the Caribbean! But why should such a book contain prayers and discussions about the bible? 🤔 Congratulations on being BOTD
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Frankly, this looks like a very interesting read. I like the whole idea of the Red witch curse and life on the sea. I definitely have to give this one a chance. Great review you have going there.
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While the book sounds fun and adventurous, I'm not a fan of pirates or the genre so I'm going to pass on this one.
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Sounds like a great tale: one filled with thrills and captivating storylines. Congrats BOTd.
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Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

This is an amazing fast-paced suspenseful historical fiction novel highlighting love, family, pirates, legacy, grief, a curse, and unique storytelling. The book has a free sample on Amazon Kindle and has an inciteful OnlineBookClub review. Congrats @DanEHendrickso1 on the BOTD.
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This sounds like a fascinating book! I love the idea of a pirate family. Very comprehensive review too. Well done for that!
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Looks like an epic historical fiction. I liked the theme of the story about pirates. The novel narrates the lead girl, Brandy’s life. Great review, Bertha Jackson. Thanks.
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I enjoy historical fiction and one that involves pirates is a refreshing change. Excellent review. I like the fact that the author provides information on the distances traveled between locations, the use of descriptive text so that the reader can image the scene. I am interested in finding out what life Brandy will choose.
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

Finally, there are a few lessons to learn in this book. Some of my favorites are that free men work harder when they earn something they can appreciate and enjoy, love is more powerful than hate, and the reality of fate is that it can be both kind and cruel.
These are three very important lessons. And I love the idea of women pirates! It's a topic that's not been explored so often, as far as I know.
Thank you for a great review!
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I'm not interested in historical fiction books about pirates, so I think I'm going to pass it. However, it seems to be great for those readers who are looking for a thrilling story with an interesting protagonist. Congrats on BOTD for the author! Thanks for the review!
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Post by Stephanie Elizabeth »

While this type of plot is not my normal cup of tea, I feel drawn to the book's visual aspects. The reviewer describes the battles on the water and the ornate ships; I can totally visualize this, and it sounds like a book that a reader could really sink their teeth into. Thanks so much for the fantastic review.
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Post by Brenda Creech »

This sounds like a compelling book. At first glance, I wasn't sure I would be interested as I just finished a book involving pirates, but I love historical fiction. After reading your review I will have to check this one out! Great review!
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