Rating: 5/5
This book is a ton of fun. The two main characters are Delilah Dirk and Selim, a Turkish Janissary. After Delilah breaks out of a prison in Constantinople, Selim has no choice but to join her on her adventures.
Think of this like Tomb Raider with a PG rating. They wander around ducking Turkish soldiers and followers of a pirate that they cross. Despite Delilah being the title character, this felt like it was more about Selim. Her previous adventures are touched on briefly and there are sections that focus on Selim by himself.
The character development is fantastic. They felt like old friends within a few pages. Their personalities play off each other really well and lead to some humorous exchanges.
The art is beautiful too. The characters are distinctive. Delilah's clothes seem a bit odd, but they didn't detract from the story. This story has a really strong female lead that will appeal to young girls with an adventurous spirit.
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