Description: Jacky Faber, first introduced in "Bloody Jack", is back in a landbound sequel to her previous high-seas adventures. In "The Curse of the Blue Tattoo", Jacky is enrolled at a young ladies' boarding school in Boston, where street urchin turned ship's boy Jacky is entirely out of her element. Despite that, Jacky soon adjusts to boarding school life, even though she's pining away for her intended, Jaimy. However, when Jacky is caught dancing with sailors on the docks and accused of lewd behavior, she is expelled from the academy and set to working as a serving girl. There, Jacky learns of the mysterious death of another serving girl that seems to be connected to the creepy Reverend Mathers, who has picked out Jacky for special attention. Jacky's life may be in danger, and to prevent herself from meeting the same fate as the other poor girl, she must solve the mystery once and for all.
Review: "The Curse of the Blue Tattoo" is vastly different from its prequel, while still retaining the spunky narrative that defined that novel. I enjoyed the new setting, taking Jacky away from her ship and plunking her down in the midst of a bunch of proper young ladies. Jacky is still her plucky self, and her spunk is still overdone. The plot in this book is more intricate than the plot of its predecessor, which makes it more of a joy to read. However, I didn't feel as connected to the characters as I did in "Bloody Jack". Overall, fans of "Bloody Jack" should enjoy the change of pace in this entertaining sequel.
i also enjoyed this book, although some parts were overused and a bit overplayed. still, it keeps you guessing about what she'll do or say next.
Posted by: Stephanie at May 13, 2005 04:55 PMa wonderful book. jacky is such a hero and love adventure...
Posted by: andy at April 26, 2006 01:53 AMMost awesome book in all the world.
Posted by: Ashley at May 10, 2006 08:27 AM