A refreshing view on the old pirate story trope. Take us over to a complex area where many cultures and religions mix, engage with myths that don't stop at "there's treasure on a hidden island somewhere." This should be the standard for pirate stories. My aging heart smiles at a much older protagonist, as well: Amina Al-Sirafi has retired from the life of a pirate captain, committing to motherhood and a simple life of virtue. Circumstances drag her back in, and she has to get the crew together for one last adventure.