- Paperback: 196 pages
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books (Jan 2 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1602820031
- ISBN-13: 978-1602820036
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #387,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2.0 out of 5 stars
A Cheesy Romance Novel,
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This review is from: Branded Ann (Paperback)
Back of the book:
No pirate on the high seas is more bloodthirsty than the notorious Branded Ann, a woman with eyes like ice and a face marred by a mysterious cross-shaped scar. When she raids a merchant vessel bound for Jamaica, her only objective is to obtain the map that will lead her to a legendary treasure. But she hadn't bargained on taking Violet, the merchant's young widow, on board her ship as a prisoner. In spite of her childlike appearance, Violet has a dark side of her own that Ann finds both infuriating and endearing. As Branded Ann sails in search of treasure, her task is made more difficult by a stowaway child, an increasingly rebellious crew, and the treacherous seas of the Devil's Triangle; to make matters worse, she finds herself falling for her not-so-innocent but altogether charming captive. But will Violet be able to overcome the demons of her past and accept Ann's love? And will they survive the treasure hunt that has already claimed the lives of so many before them? -------------------- What can I say about this novel? I didn't finish it (even though I was 20 pages away). It's just boring and so cliche. Other people over on Amazon.com seem to enjoy it though.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (24 customer reviews) 20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating,
By E. Jean Alston "I only review items I would s... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Branded Ann (Paperback)
This book isn't for everyone. It's gritty, very gritty. Unlike most lesbian fiction where a main character starts out evil then immediately their true heart-of-gold comes out when they meet their true love, Captain Ann is a cold-blooded, ruthless pirate, and remains so throughout the book. Even when dealing with Violet, she doesn't soften. Eventually, we are allowed to see what motivates her and in some cases it is surprising. Actions that we would believe unimaginably cruel she finds to be difficult but necessary and sometimes even compassionate.
As the story unfolds, we begin to learn more about the two main characters, Captain Ann and Violet. Every person is a composite of their own experiences, and this is quite true in this book. Both appear at first to be quite simplistic. Slowly their layers are exposed to the reader, but only to the reader. Each layer is carefully pealed away. I said that Captain Ann remains a cold-blooded, ruthless pirate - but that's not entirely true. They both change over the course of the story. Yet every change follows a natural progression, with reasonable and logical justifications. One thing I really enjoyed about this story is its intensity. This story had just the right amount of tension to keep me reading, but not so much as to make me check the back of the book to see how it ended. When that happens, I generally find I can't finish the book. Almost everything that happens is foreshadowed, but only slightly. It was just enough that, in retrospect, you could say "I should have seen that coming;" yet not enough so you knew everything before it happened. In fact, there was only one event that I saw clearly when it was foreshadowed - but that was partly due to the synopsis on the back of the book. Other events took me completely by surprise and, in fact, shocked me. If I had to include a criticism of this book it would be... I honestly can't think of any. This is only Merry Shannon's second book. I found her first to be exceptional as well, but this one completely blows me away. I can only look forward to more books from her. My standard disclaimer - I only give reviews/recommendations of books I consider exceptional. 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shiver Me Timbers...,
By K. Johnson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Branded Ann (Paperback)
Making a name for herself as a writer of historical (fantasy) fiction, Merry Shannon has delivered another winner with `Branded Ann.' Ann is a universally-feared pirate on a mission to find her father's gold. In doing so, she captures the seemingly-pious Violet.
The members of Ann's crew believe women are bad luck to pirates, but their captain insists on letting Violet live and work on board. Protecting Violet from the attentions of the male crew, Ann claims her as her own. As they continue their voyage, Violet's not-so-pious past comes to light. Eventually, she and Ann come to an understanding and begin to rely on each other for survival. A typical pirates-looking-for-treasure story has been wonderfully written to draw the reader in and keep her focused. I started this book on Saturday morning and finished it before bedtime. Although I had other activities on my agenda, the book quickly became top priority. This one is hard to put down one you start, so find a comfy place to curl up and enjoy. 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!,
By Liz DeJesus "L. DeJesus" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Branded Ann (Paperback)
I honestly wish I had more stars to give this book. The story pulls you in from beginning until the very end. Branded Ann is a fabulous adventure/romance novel filled with amazing characters with their virtues and their flaws. I read it in two days, I would've been done sooner if I didn't have to sleep. Merry Shannon is a new voice in literature and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
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