Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

This is everything I want in a graphic novel. The illustrations were amazing. The characters were complex. I laughed. I cried. Overall, there were very important messages about love, family, and respect.

When Ferra Brickminder prayed to the gods, she hoped that they would make her beautiful beyond compare, so she could win back her ex. Which, they did. Kind of. Ferra might be uniquely beautiful now, but she has to deal with another problem: now she's made of porcelain.

Meanwhile on the seas, Brigantine is a disgraced orc pirate, desperate to get back in the good graces of the Flotilla, the home of the pirates. The two collide when Ferra attempts to escape to once again find her ex--and hires Brigantine and her crew to get her there. At first, Ferra and Brigantine are constantly at odds, but as they encounter more and more dangerous adventures, it's clear there might be a spark there after all.

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced copy of The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl by Emily Riesbeck to review! I was immediately hooked by the fact that this is compared to Our Flag Means Death, and it's a pretty good comp title for it. Pirates and reluctant romance and lots of adventure? This is the graphic novel that you need this summer.

Honestly, I was hooked into this story from the beginning. The characters are great and the art style! It fits so well for this particular story. The whole pirate crew is just a riot, adding to the overall entertainment of the story. Really, they're all just trying their best, even as they're still trying to be menacing pirates. If you love the crew from Our Flag Means Death, you'll definitely love this crew as well.

There were parts that felt a little difficult to follow, and at times, the story did feel like it was a tad too long. But even then, it was entertaining and enjoyable to read, and I would definitely read more about their adventures!

This book seems perfect for pride month (and all year, of course), and it has some truly great moments. The art style isn't my favorite aesthetic, but it was fun and did give extra zest to the characters.