Reviewed by Amber on
Red Seas Under Red Skies does a marvellous job of building up and expanding the world that we’re introduced to in The Lies of Locke Lamora. In this sequel, we see more cities and come across different world (or, rather, city) leaders, and we also see the ocean. Because in Red Seas Under Red Skies, Locke and Jean become PIRATES. Yes, I will probably continue to capitalise that word.
So anyway, all of these female PIRATES are introduced and they’re badass. Locke and Jean… not so much so. They’re not great at sailing the seven seas. But, luckily, we have an awesome female captain and her second who kick them into shape.
Red Seas Under Red Skies also looks into Locke and Jean’s relationship a lot more. As the world continues to expand, Locke/Jean does too. And if you’re not a shipper then that’s fine, you can view it as a platonic best friendship all you like. But, if you’re reasonable, like me, and ship the hell out of both of them, then you can revel in their love because they are legit the OTP of the entire series and nothing can tell me otherwise. JEAN LOVES LOCKE AND LOCKE LOVES JEAN.
This review took quite the turn, but just know that Red Seas Under Red Skies is hilarious, witty, feminist, and simply brilliant. I’ve fallen even more in love with Jean and Locke, and I will definitely be rereading this series when I find the time. Hopefully before the fourth book comes out next year!
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 12 March, 2015: Finished reading
- 12 March, 2015: Reviewed