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Book Review of Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary 'Jacky' Faber, Ship's Boy (Bloody Jack Adventures, Bk 1)

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The Bloody Jack series has been one of my favorites and was practically all I read from the end of middle school through the 11th grade. I haven't had time lately, but I cannot wait to read the 8th 9th books! THATS HOW GOOD THIS SERIES IS!
This is the first book and, once you read it, you are hooked. The character development and personalities are fascinating and hysterical. You don't just feel emotionally invested in them, you feel as if they exist because they are simply so real and dynamic. Jacky is a riot! She was my role model during my pre-teen/teenage years (probably not the best role model, but she is fantastic).
L.A. Meyer is a genius! The adventure and action never slows down or stops. This series takes so many twists and turns and there are so many characters you will never get bored.
The one thing I recommend is that, if you are determined to read the whole series, do not wait long periods of time between books. I read the first four all within a week and it was an incredible literary experience.
Even though I fell in love with this book at a young age, it certainly wasn't a children's book. These books are kind of young adult, but more so adult fiction. My mom even read it and loved it!