Review of Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean

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In "Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean" by Dan E. Hendrickson, a resilient and courageous woman pirate named Brandy is tasked with a perilous mission. Alongside her husband, she must deliver the human cargo to Joshua Shipyards, the largest weapons manufacturer in the world. The suspenseful narrative keeps readers on the edge as they await the outcome. Thank you for an engaging review.
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I was persuaded to pick up this book by its synopsis. Brandy, a formidable pirate in the Caribbean, is the subject of the second novel in a trilogy about her efforts to rescue escaped slaves from the United States by traveling with her husband, family, and friends. Everything is fine until the past shows up.
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This is an intriguing story that promises to keep you engaged throughout the entire story. The author has taken great care to describe the settings and characters, so that you find yourself recreating everything in detail in your mind. We have a well-rounded protagonist: a mother, a friend, a wife, a defender of slaves, a liberator, and a pirate. This book definitely sounds great.
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This review offers a glowing endorsement of the book, highlighting its compelling plot, strong characters, and immersive writing. The reviewer’s enthusiasm is contagious, especially their praise for the vivid scenes and emotional depth. While time jumps were a minor drawback, the storytelling and character development more than made up for it.
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Post by Crystal Holmes »

Im not into the whole pirate and viking vibe going around . It's just not of interest to me. That being said, I actually caught myself wanting to know what happened after reading the review. The way the reviewer describes the authors way of portraying the characters made me want to read it. The description of the scenes and the way she says it's so easy to see her vision was nice. I love that everyone around Brandy truly look up to her, listen to her and they have learned so much from her by being a willing student. This was a very descriptive review and nicely put. I enjoyed reading her way of seeing it. Thanks
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The book seems like a warm cozy read on an afternoon. The characters are well developed adding more dimensions to the story. I look forward to enjoy reading it. Thank you for the review!
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Post by Leonie Vermaak »

Ah a 2nd book. I still have to read the first...or should I rather say want to read the 1st book😉. Im curious to see what adventures Brandy and her family are up to this time around. Thanks for an insightful review. Congrats on BOTD.
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Thank you for your review. I read the sample. Brandy is a princess pirate. She is married and has children. Her mentor must leave the family to go back to China to rectify an error, and in his old age, he does not know if he will return. Terrance's friend died, and he is trying to find the heir.
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A story revolving around a female pirate and her family sounds fascinating.

Thank you for the great review.
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My favorite type of historical adventure! Pirates, battles on the sea, treasures and not one dull moment among action, intrigue and suspense, and a strong female character. Loved the description in the review and sample enough to get the book right away to start reading. Most sincere congratulations on BOTD!
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"Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean" by Dan E. Hendrickson it's about Brandy, who set an adventurous journey to save runaway slaves from US. It is adventurous, actions and thrilling storyline with strong female lead. It gives vibes family m relationship importance and mainly highlight the humanity.
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I read the sample of the first book, and I know I was super intrigued by the plot and Brandy the character. I love the cover page art; it reminds me of the Disney princess in Brave. I'll be checking out Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean by Dan E. Hendrickson.
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Post by Amarachi Stephanie Ejike »

"Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean" by Dan E. Hendrickson sounds like a jolly good read. Brandy, our female lead is a pirate, a strategist, strong, and adventurous. In this edition, her past comes back to haunt her. Expect commitment, family relations, friendship, intense fight scenes, and of course, drama. I'm hooked on getting and reading this great piece!
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At first, I didn't think that I would be interested in this book, but after reading the blurb and your review, now I feel like I'll enjoy it! I like the fact that Brandy is more than what she seems. She isn't a greedy pirate; she is on a noble mission, helping to free slaves. You mentioned the author's clear writing style and vivid descriptions. These are also positive elements. In addition, I like the fact that this novel can be read as a standalone, even though it is the second book in the series.

Thank you for your enthusiastic review! 😀
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Post by Seetha E »

The second book in a series follows Brandy, a Caribbean pirate, as she helps runaway slaves escape the US. It is good to know that the author provides a detailed summary of the first book and seamlessly integrates the current book. Thank you for your detailed and engaging review!
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