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The Coseema Saga #2
The Silver Sail
A looming supernova. A long-lost starship. A hero turned evil.
Olive Joshi never meant to fall through a portal into her own abandoned novel, much less kill her protagonist and resurrect her as a villain. Now she’s on the run in a universe quickly spiraling out of her control.
After narrowly escaping Coseema with her life, Olive and her friends head for a distant planet in search of the legendary starship the Wave-Rider, which may be the only hope for the doomed people of Lyria. But the voyage there is littered with obstacles—the tyrannical ruler of a dying colony, a mysterious spacefarer, the ever-present threat of Coseema, and Olive’s own obsessive fears. Back on Lyria, Olive’s allies face obstacles of their own as they vie with the cruel emperor Burnash, while Burnash himself chafes under Coseema’s control. Olive, armed with her omniscient journal, finds comfort in reading along with her friends’ adventures. But when time runs out, she must embark on a risky collision course with her former heroine, one that may force her to give up what she treasures most.
The Silver Sail, Book Two of the Coseema Saga, is a must-read for fans of portal fantasy, space opera, coming-of-age adventures, and novels about mental health, self-esteem, friendship, and courage in the face of uncertainty.
Olive Joshi never meant to fall through a portal into her own abandoned novel, much less kill her protagonist and resurrect her as a villain. Now she’s on the run in a universe quickly spiraling out of her control.
After narrowly escaping Coseema with her life, Olive and her friends head for a distant planet in search of the legendary starship the Wave-Rider, which may be the only hope for the doomed people of Lyria. But the voyage there is littered with obstacles—the tyrannical ruler of a dying colony, a mysterious spacefarer, the ever-present threat of Coseema, and Olive’s own obsessive fears. Back on Lyria, Olive’s allies face obstacles of their own as they vie with the cruel emperor Burnash, while Burnash himself chafes under Coseema’s control. Olive, armed with her omniscient journal, finds comfort in reading along with her friends’ adventures. But when time runs out, she must embark on a risky collision course with her former heroine, one that may force her to give up what she treasures most.
The Silver Sail, Book Two of the Coseema Saga, is a must-read for fans of portal fantasy, space opera, coming-of-age adventures, and novels about mental health, self-esteem, friendship, and courage in the face of uncertainty.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 3, 2022
About the author
Bridgette Dutta Portman
7 books222 followersBridgette Dutta Portman is an author, playwright, and instructor. Dozens of her plays have been produced across the United States and overseas. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Spalding University and teaches at UC Berkeley. She is currently a board member of the Pear Theatre and a member of the Dramatists' Guild. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband Deepanshu and their two children.
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January 15, 2023
24 July 2022
3.5 stars!
Okay, so it's not as bad as The Twin Stars, but still . . . it's been just over a month since I finished The Silver Sail. Although my memory may be a tad bit spotty, I'm hoping my review will still be good!
While I didn't much enjoy TTS, I enjoyed TSS much more. It still was a bit slow for my taste, and I still didn't like Olive that much.
Nonetheless, TSS was still better. Once again, though, I think the issues were really just "me issues," especially since, like TTS, TSS checked all the boxes of a great YA fantasy.
Just like in TTS, the world building was just as strong! Once again, the world was descriptive and vivid, and the different planets and were really interesting! I still think the idea of the portal into another universe is well done.
Once again, I liked both Jambol and Nestra. Zeph is still my favorite, and he was just so comedic. I still don't like Burnash, but I wonder if he's going to get a redemption arc. If he does, though, I'm not sure how I feel about that. I really hate Coseema though.
While I didn't like Olive in TTS, she wasn't as bad in TSS. I still couldn't really relate to her, but I found her more likable in this one. Perhaps because I liked Olive more, I like TSS more.
The plot, although still rather slow, wasn't that bad. I like what happened in TSS, and I think the overall plot development (and also character development) was really good! The journey Olive and her friends take to free the universe from Burnash's and Coseema's tyranny.
Again, I would have liked the plot to a bit faster, but the pacing was much better in TSS than it was in TTS.
There were a couple romantic relationships, but they were all pretty insignificant. I think that if the romance was supposed to be there, it needs more work. Otherwise, though, what is there is fine; I'm rather neutral about it.
Just like in TTS, I thoroughly enjoyed Jambol's relationship with Nestra; TSS just made me love them more. The frienships within the gang were also so much more interesting, especially those . Overall, I'd say the friendships were pretty much spot on!
The prose itself is again great. BDP's writing style continues to be great, and I really feel like it's even improved since TTS! However, her pacing is still rather slow. While it's not as slow as it was in TTS, it's still frustratingly slow. However, it sped up around the ~60% mark, so I could justify a slightly higher rating. I'm very interested in seeing where it goes from here.
Overall, TSS was another great installment in the Coseema Saga. It's definitely improved from the first book, and I truly am interested in seeing what happens next. I believe the next book is the last in the series, so I'm excited to see how BDP concludes the series. While I'm not fully invested in this series as I wish I'd be, I think the series continues to have excellent potential.
Once again, if YA portal fantasy is your thing, I'd highly recommend trying out the series. Apparently it's not really my thing, so take that into account when you look at my rating. You just may like it! :)
3.5 stars!
Major thanks to the author for the free eARC, in exchange for an honest review
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14 June 2022
3.5 stars!
I think that perhaps that this one was better than The Twin Stars. Still not the best, but at least by the 60(ish)% mark, it was getting pretty interesting. . . .
RTC!
3.5 stars!
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3.5 stars!
Okay, so it's not as bad as The Twin Stars, but still . . . it's been just over a month since I finished The Silver Sail. Although my memory may be a tad bit spotty, I'm hoping my review will still be good!
While I didn't much enjoy TTS, I enjoyed TSS much more. It still was a bit slow for my taste, and I still didn't like Olive that much.
Nonetheless, TSS was still better. Once again, though, I think the issues were really just "me issues," especially since, like TTS, TSS checked all the boxes of a great YA fantasy.
World Building ~ 9/10
Just like in TTS, the world building was just as strong! Once again, the world was descriptive and vivid, and the different planets and were really interesting! I still think the idea of the portal into another universe is well done.
Characters ~ 7/10
Once again, I liked both Jambol and Nestra. Zeph is still my favorite, and he was just so comedic. I still don't like Burnash, but I wonder if he's going to get a redemption arc. If he does, though, I'm not sure how I feel about that. I really hate Coseema though.
While I didn't like Olive in TTS, she wasn't as bad in TSS. I still couldn't really relate to her, but I found her more likable in this one. Perhaps because I liked Olive more, I like TSS more.
Plot ~ 6/10
The plot, although still rather slow, wasn't that bad. I like what happened in TSS, and I think the overall plot development (and also character development) was really good! The journey Olive and her friends take to free the universe from Burnash's and Coseema's tyranny.
Again, I would have liked the plot to a bit faster, but the pacing was much better in TSS than it was in TTS.
Relationships ~ 8/10
There were a couple romantic relationships, but they were all pretty insignificant. I think that if the romance was supposed to be there, it needs more work. Otherwise, though, what is there is fine; I'm rather neutral about it.
Just like in TTS, I thoroughly enjoyed Jambol's relationship with Nestra; TSS just made me love them more. The frienships within the gang were also so much more interesting, especially those . Overall, I'd say the friendships were pretty much spot on!
Prose & Pacing ~ 6.5/10
The prose itself is again great. BDP's writing style continues to be great, and I really feel like it's even improved since TTS! However, her pacing is still rather slow. While it's not as slow as it was in TTS, it's still frustratingly slow. However, it sped up around the ~60% mark, so I could justify a slightly higher rating. I'm very interested in seeing where it goes from here.
Overall
Overall, TSS was another great installment in the Coseema Saga. It's definitely improved from the first book, and I truly am interested in seeing what happens next. I believe the next book is the last in the series, so I'm excited to see how BDP concludes the series. While I'm not fully invested in this series as I wish I'd be, I think the series continues to have excellent potential.
Once again, if YA portal fantasy is your thing, I'd highly recommend trying out the series. Apparently it's not really my thing, so take that into account when you look at my rating. You just may like it! :)
3.5 stars!
Major thanks to the author for the free eARC, in exchange for an honest review
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14 June 2022
3.5 stars!
I think that perhaps that this one was better than The Twin Stars. Still not the best, but at least by the 60(ish)% mark, it was getting pretty interesting. . . .
RTC!
3.5 stars!
Major thanks to the author for the free eARC, in exchange for an honest review
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May 24, 2022
The Silver Sail is the second book in the Coseema saga, and I was desperate to dive into it after loving the first book. With all the questions I had left after The Twin Stars, I had high hopes for the conclusion of the series. Fortunately, The Silver Sail did not disappoint.
The Silver Sail picks up where the first book left off, sucking us deeper into the universe. As the story progressed, more and more of the universe was introduced, ensuring I fell deeper into the universe. There was so much to learn in this one, with lots of growth happening throughout, and I could not get enough of everything that unfolded. With lots happening to all the characters, the story ensures you’re sucked in deep and unwilling to put it down. Add in the great ending, and you’re left desperate to see what comes next in the series.
Without a doubt, fans of the first book are sure to be hooked on the sequel. With lots still to come, I’m eager to dive into the next book.
The Silver Sail picks up where the first book left off, sucking us deeper into the universe. As the story progressed, more and more of the universe was introduced, ensuring I fell deeper into the universe. There was so much to learn in this one, with lots of growth happening throughout, and I could not get enough of everything that unfolded. With lots happening to all the characters, the story ensures you’re sucked in deep and unwilling to put it down. Add in the great ending, and you’re left desperate to see what comes next in the series.
Without a doubt, fans of the first book are sure to be hooked on the sequel. With lots still to come, I’m eager to dive into the next book.
June 4, 2022
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm leaving my review voluntarily.
In the first book of the Coseema Saga trilogy, The Twin Stars, Olive Joshi escapes into her journal during a stressful flight to her beloved grandmother’s memorial service. The ever-close journal, a gift from Dadiji (her grandmother), once inspired Olive to write a novel about Coosema, a powerful, perfect protagonist destined to save her doomed magical world. But Olive, overwhelmed by her OCD’s crushing anxiety and perfectionism, abandoned her creation, and the journal’s pages instead become a repository of checklists—tasks Olive must complete to contain her fears. Falling through a portal is “nowhere on the list,” but she does and lands in her unfinished story.
In her imaginative realm, Olive bonds with her characters. She’s put her heart and soul into the sensitive but cursed musician Jambol. The bard Nestra speaks the wisdom of Dadiji, and Coseema is the fearless adventurer Olive longs to be. Like Oz’s Dorothy, Olive needs to recognize the compassion, courage and wisdom already within herself. “Bravery isn’t being fearless—it’s acting despite fear” is Olive’s chief life-lesson, the theme of her own novel.
As The Muse, Olive has the power to save the dying world she’s created, but self-doubt and fear of hurting others prevents her from wielding her pen. Instead she accidentally kills and then resurrects Coosema as a monstrous villain, who seizes Olive’s pen and will kill to possess the journal and ultimate despotic control.
In The Silver Sail, Olive and her friends travel deeper into their universe to find the mysterious starship the Wave-Rider with hopes of rescuing people on the planet Lyria from a deadly supernova and the tyrannical Prince Burnash. While their voyage encounters escalating threats,
Olive’s journal reveals the perilous events unfolding on Lyria and Coseema’s vengeful pursuit of them.
In both The Silver Sail and The Twins Stars, Olive faces Coseema, who has the ability to trick her victims to experience their deepest fears. In book one, Olive sees her family dead and blames herself. In book two, Coseema forces Olive to endure another agonizing fear with unexpected consequences. Like her novel, Olive is “unfinished”—she’s abandoned herself, unable to grow, move forward and live fully due to anxiety, which is essentially fear of the future. As the story develops so does Olive. At its core, the trilogy is a coming-of-age story, but it’s so much more.
Both novels are beautifully crafted page-turners, braided with multiple layers and plot threads in a way that keeps the stakes and tension high. Metaphors abound. The similes shine. Surprising and shocking twists make this action-packed fantasy thought-provoking and tantalizing. The third book (December 2022) is certain to be emotional and gripping when the “twin stars” (Olive/Coseema) collide.
In the first book of the Coseema Saga trilogy, The Twin Stars, Olive Joshi escapes into her journal during a stressful flight to her beloved grandmother’s memorial service. The ever-close journal, a gift from Dadiji (her grandmother), once inspired Olive to write a novel about Coosema, a powerful, perfect protagonist destined to save her doomed magical world. But Olive, overwhelmed by her OCD’s crushing anxiety and perfectionism, abandoned her creation, and the journal’s pages instead become a repository of checklists—tasks Olive must complete to contain her fears. Falling through a portal is “nowhere on the list,” but she does and lands in her unfinished story.
In her imaginative realm, Olive bonds with her characters. She’s put her heart and soul into the sensitive but cursed musician Jambol. The bard Nestra speaks the wisdom of Dadiji, and Coseema is the fearless adventurer Olive longs to be. Like Oz’s Dorothy, Olive needs to recognize the compassion, courage and wisdom already within herself. “Bravery isn’t being fearless—it’s acting despite fear” is Olive’s chief life-lesson, the theme of her own novel.
As The Muse, Olive has the power to save the dying world she’s created, but self-doubt and fear of hurting others prevents her from wielding her pen. Instead she accidentally kills and then resurrects Coosema as a monstrous villain, who seizes Olive’s pen and will kill to possess the journal and ultimate despotic control.
In The Silver Sail, Olive and her friends travel deeper into their universe to find the mysterious starship the Wave-Rider with hopes of rescuing people on the planet Lyria from a deadly supernova and the tyrannical Prince Burnash. While their voyage encounters escalating threats,
Olive’s journal reveals the perilous events unfolding on Lyria and Coseema’s vengeful pursuit of them.
In both The Silver Sail and The Twins Stars, Olive faces Coseema, who has the ability to trick her victims to experience their deepest fears. In book one, Olive sees her family dead and blames herself. In book two, Coseema forces Olive to endure another agonizing fear with unexpected consequences. Like her novel, Olive is “unfinished”—she’s abandoned herself, unable to grow, move forward and live fully due to anxiety, which is essentially fear of the future. As the story develops so does Olive. At its core, the trilogy is a coming-of-age story, but it’s so much more.
Both novels are beautifully crafted page-turners, braided with multiple layers and plot threads in a way that keeps the stakes and tension high. Metaphors abound. The similes shine. Surprising and shocking twists make this action-packed fantasy thought-provoking and tantalizing. The third book (December 2022) is certain to be emotional and gripping when the “twin stars” (Olive/Coseema) collide.
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May 3, 2022Author here!!! It's launch day, and I'm so excited to share The Silver Sail with you. If you enjoyed The Twin Stars, I hope you'll give it a read! Writing a sequel was an interesting, often challenging project. I feel like I know my characters better now because of it, and I'm eagerly jumping into writing Book 3. I hope you enjoy Olive's continued adventures.
May 14, 2022
4.5 Stars rounded up to 5!
Note: Some spoilers below for The Two Suns, but I'll mark spoiler for anything specific to The Silver Sail.
The Silver Sail continues the tale from The Two Suns, continuing to follow Olive in her journey through the world she created. Though, saying she created it is almost incorrect at this point, as she keeps finding details that even she hadn't thought of, at least not consciously, including a major surprise toward the end.
The main conflict in this one is finding the Wave-Rider, thought to be lost in space but somehow transmitting mysterious messages. Of course, the reason to find the Wave-Rider is to hopefully at least save some people from the seemingly imminent supernova of the central stars. Olive, Jambol, Nestra, and Zeph are flying out to the last known location of the lost ship.
So here is my one major complaint for the novel: Olive, our protagonist, does very little for about the first half of the book. She spends a lot of time checking on her friends in the journal (which is a nice touch), but since she's the main character, it's a little disappointing that she really only has one major action in the first half: Of course, some of it is due to the plot itself - it takes time to fly to the farther planets of the solar system, and Olive's OCD has her compulsively checking the journal even though she knows she can't do anything about the actions back on Lyria. Similarly, Coseema doesn't do much for the first half other than direct Burnash on what to do (which leads me to wonder what she's up to).
The book seriously speeds up in the second half, with
Throughout, the character development is believable, the metaphors are evocative, the writing is solid (some passive voice, but otherwise good), and the worlds are unique. I'd highly recommend this one to anyone who likes YA science fiction.
I received an ARC copy and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Note: Some spoilers below for The Two Suns, but I'll mark spoiler for anything specific to The Silver Sail.
The Silver Sail continues the tale from The Two Suns, continuing to follow Olive in her journey through the world she created. Though, saying she created it is almost incorrect at this point, as she keeps finding details that even she hadn't thought of, at least not consciously, including a major surprise toward the end.
The main conflict in this one is finding the Wave-Rider, thought to be lost in space but somehow transmitting mysterious messages. Of course, the reason to find the Wave-Rider is to hopefully at least save some people from the seemingly imminent supernova of the central stars. Olive, Jambol, Nestra, and Zeph are flying out to the last known location of the lost ship.
So here is my one major complaint for the novel: Olive, our protagonist, does very little for about the first half of the book. She spends a lot of time checking on her friends in the journal (which is a nice touch), but since she's the main character, it's a little disappointing that she really only has one major action in the first half: Of course, some of it is due to the plot itself - it takes time to fly to the farther planets of the solar system, and Olive's OCD has her compulsively checking the journal even though she knows she can't do anything about the actions back on Lyria. Similarly, Coseema doesn't do much for the first half other than direct Burnash on what to do (which leads me to wonder what she's up to).
The book seriously speeds up in the second half, with
Throughout, the character development is believable, the metaphors are evocative, the writing is solid (some passive voice, but otherwise good), and the worlds are unique. I'd highly recommend this one to anyone who likes YA science fiction.
I received an ARC copy and am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 9, 2022
I was drawn in immediately to the first book of the Coseema Saga trilogy, Twin Stars, with the opening sentence: “Of all the things that Olive Joshi feared might go wrong on a plane, falling through a portal was nowhere on the list.”
The portal she falls through is original, exciting, and interesting—it’s the portal to the sci-fi/fantasy world that Olive has written about in her journal but after her grandmother’s death Olive had gotten stuck and stopped writing. Olive “hadn’t been able to outwit her own thoughts, her own intense doubts and perfectionism, and she’d left Coseema’s story unfinished.”
Olive is a sixteen-year-old highschooler who has many fears and OCD. Olive’s perfect protagonist, Coseema, quickly becomes the villain, and Olive feels responsible for the danger she has put her characters in. It’s up to timorous Olive to save the world she’s created. She is hesitant and fearful, but she is quickly learning as told to her by the rebel Reen that “‘You can’t be brave unless you’re afraid.”
The world at first might appear to be typical of many sci-fi/fantasy worlds: a princess with special powers, an evil prince, a handsome musician, citizens who have magical gifts, but also it has its own unique features such as deimons that come directly from the ink in the journal itself and threats of annihilation from the planets’ twin suns (one dead, one alive). Having the author fall into the world she is creating is not typical and makes this a multi-layered read. Whether we are learning about characters and action through the journal or directly through Olive’s eyes this is an enchanting world.
In The Silver Sail, Olive’s journey to get the pen back from villainess Coseema, so that Olive can again write in the journal to save her world, takes her away from the main planet Lyria and to planets Crome and Thandar. On Crome, Olive faces Coseema but we’ll have to wait for the third book (December 2022) to find the resolution and see if Olive is triumphant over her own fears and if she saves the world she has created.
The portal she falls through is original, exciting, and interesting—it’s the portal to the sci-fi/fantasy world that Olive has written about in her journal but after her grandmother’s death Olive had gotten stuck and stopped writing. Olive “hadn’t been able to outwit her own thoughts, her own intense doubts and perfectionism, and she’d left Coseema’s story unfinished.”
Olive is a sixteen-year-old highschooler who has many fears and OCD. Olive’s perfect protagonist, Coseema, quickly becomes the villain, and Olive feels responsible for the danger she has put her characters in. It’s up to timorous Olive to save the world she’s created. She is hesitant and fearful, but she is quickly learning as told to her by the rebel Reen that “‘You can’t be brave unless you’re afraid.”
The world at first might appear to be typical of many sci-fi/fantasy worlds: a princess with special powers, an evil prince, a handsome musician, citizens who have magical gifts, but also it has its own unique features such as deimons that come directly from the ink in the journal itself and threats of annihilation from the planets’ twin suns (one dead, one alive). Having the author fall into the world she is creating is not typical and makes this a multi-layered read. Whether we are learning about characters and action through the journal or directly through Olive’s eyes this is an enchanting world.
In The Silver Sail, Olive’s journey to get the pen back from villainess Coseema, so that Olive can again write in the journal to save her world, takes her away from the main planet Lyria and to planets Crome and Thandar. On Crome, Olive faces Coseema but we’ll have to wait for the third book (December 2022) to find the resolution and see if Olive is triumphant over her own fears and if she saves the world she has created.
June 7, 2022
The Silver Sail definitely lives up to the promise of the first entry in Bridgette Dutta Portman's Coseema Saga. The second book in a trilogy often drags, but, though this story follows a new plot thread, largely away from the central conflict between Coseema and Olive, it feels high-stakes and fast-paced throughout.
This is really one of my favorite indie YA series. It tells the story of a girl named Olive, who has OCD and uses her writing to cope. When Olive is transported into the fantasy world of her own creation, she is forced to reckon with the fact that she has a lot more power than she believes.
Olive is a wonderful character, and I love the way this series represents her South Asian background and, particularly, her struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's really beautifully and compassionately done, and does not shy away from showing the more difficult and less commonly understood aspects of this disease. How delightful to see such great representation in such a compelling, action-packed series, in a great, original fantasy world.
If you haven't picked up this series yet, give it a try!
This is really one of my favorite indie YA series. It tells the story of a girl named Olive, who has OCD and uses her writing to cope. When Olive is transported into the fantasy world of her own creation, she is forced to reckon with the fact that she has a lot more power than she believes.
Olive is a wonderful character, and I love the way this series represents her South Asian background and, particularly, her struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's really beautifully and compassionately done, and does not shy away from showing the more difficult and less commonly understood aspects of this disease. How delightful to see such great representation in such a compelling, action-packed series, in a great, original fantasy world.
If you haven't picked up this series yet, give it a try!
July 15, 2022
The Silver Sail is the second book in the Coseema Saga by Bridgette Dutta Portman. This second book was really good! It did not suffer from the 2nd book syndrome in a series. It was jammed-packed with exciting scenes, character development was blown off the charts on all of the characters, main and side ones, and the ending left you ready and waiting for the third and last book in the series.
If I had to come up with one word to describe the feeling in this second novel, it would be "Intense". Olive grows up so much as she fights the resurrected Coseema. I also loved Bel and how gutsy she was throughout the book. There are many things left unfinished as I wonder if Prince Burnish will once and for all be taken care of? Will Coseema be stopped in her quest to kill Olive? Will Nesta, Jambol, and the people of Lyria finally find peace? This YA Space Fantasy will be loved by mid-teens and teens who love Science Fiction and Fantasy. I've enjoyed it too and can't wait for the third book.
If I had to come up with one word to describe the feeling in this second novel, it would be "Intense". Olive grows up so much as she fights the resurrected Coseema. I also loved Bel and how gutsy she was throughout the book. There are many things left unfinished as I wonder if Prince Burnish will once and for all be taken care of? Will Coseema be stopped in her quest to kill Olive? Will Nesta, Jambol, and the people of Lyria finally find peace? This YA Space Fantasy will be loved by mid-teens and teens who love Science Fiction and Fantasy. I've enjoyed it too and can't wait for the third book.
April 13, 2022
The Silver Sail is Book 2 in the Coseema Saga by Bridgette Dutta Portman. Olive and Zeph are leaving the planet Lyria and searching for the legendary starship Wave Rider. I think The Silver Sail picked up the story seamlessly from book 1. Bridgette Dutta Portman has such a clever way of introducing the characters. Olive writes in her journal and she fell through a portal (in book 1) and into the world she created. There is so much action and sad to say shocking deaths. Is Olive's journal a blessing or a curse? Maybe I will know in book 3. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
May 13, 2022
Eeeee 5 stars!! I have loved both books in the Coseema saga so far! The concept is so unique and it pulled me in from the start. I absolutely love Olive as well as all the other characters. I struggle with anxiety/depression/intrusive thoughts, so it was such a comfort to be able to relate to Olive in that way! She feels real and is so inspiring. I love the themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, strength, togetherness, etc…. So so many good messages in these books! So many plot twists, but they were realistic. Beautiful imagery. Kept me hooked the entire time!! I can’t wait for book 3!!
Ps I’m not the best at writing reviews haha, so just take my word for it + read these!!!
Ps I’m not the best at writing reviews haha, so just take my word for it + read these!!!
May 22, 2023
Wow, this book was a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation. Book 1 laid out the foundation of the story of a girl who falls into a story she wrote. This book gives you the meat of the story. It really develops the characters and what they’re set out to do. This fantasy space story is so enjoyable to read. They set out to defeat an evil prince but run into a lot of obstacles on the way. I can’t wait to read the Book 3, the final book in the series. I hate it to end but glad I had the opportunity to read this series. I love YA fantasy books and highly recommend reading this.
July 28, 2026
It was OK. I am the wrong demographic. I didn't realize that the series was young adult when i read the blurb. Not that there is anything wrong with Young Adult as a category - my favourite book is categorised as YA - but many YAs have protagonists who are very unworldly, which is a fine and normal thing, but I'm just too experienced with life (yeah, and maybe a tad cynical in certain contexts) so my ability to suspend disbelief isn't strong enough anymore
May 17, 2022
The Coseema/Olive saga continues in a real page-turner. I have been looking forward to this, the second book in the Coseema trilogy, and it did not disappoint. It’s rare that a sequel tops the original, but this is one of those cases. Building on the story created in volume one - The Twin Stars, The Silver Sail increases the stakes and ratchets up the suspense to a fever pitch before ending at the perfect spot for this book, while setting up the (sure to be thrilling) final chapter. I can’t wait.
July 23, 2024
I really enjoyed reading this one, as the second in the series. But I didn't feel like Olive made a ton more progress as a character here. Though, I did appreciate that she and Jambol acknowledged that there was an attraction between them. And Jambol meeting his mother again was very interesting. It's going to be a while till I get the next book, but I can't wait to read it
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May 11, 2023
I really loved the premise of the main character falling into her own story she wrote. Plot things she wrote to make a good story...she discovered had profound and lasting effects on the characters she also created.
January 14, 2023
As with The Twin Stars, the Silver Sail picks up right in the action! I finished this one in TWO DAYS, that’s how engrossed I was (and still am) in this story! Here are the things I loved:
🛸 The expanding world
🛸 Coseema as a villain (I love my villians, but Cosema’s got no redemption now)
🛸 Olive’s continuing arc and finding her strength
🛸 New characters
🛸 Experiencing the Wave-Rider
I am forever a fan of Bridgette’s writing style, and her immersive world building. The Coseema Saga as a whole so far reads like a gigantic space opera movie (think Dune-level epic!) I stayed up thinking about the ending for weeks after I finished, and I NEED World of the Muse right away! As with the first book, The Silver Sail is definitely one of my top reads of last year!
🛸 The expanding world
🛸 Coseema as a villain (I love my villians, but Cosema’s got no redemption now)
🛸 Olive’s continuing arc and finding her strength
🛸 New characters
🛸 Experiencing the Wave-Rider
I am forever a fan of Bridgette’s writing style, and her immersive world building. The Coseema Saga as a whole so far reads like a gigantic space opera movie (think Dune-level epic!) I stayed up thinking about the ending for weeks after I finished, and I NEED World of the Muse right away! As with the first book, The Silver Sail is definitely one of my top reads of last year!
July 4, 2023
A worthy follow up to The Twin Stars. Again, I was struck by how represented I felt in Olive as someone with OCD. The author did an incredible job expanding the universe in Olive's notebook as well as introducing us to different cultures.
Now, when can I read the third one?
Now, when can I read the third one?
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