I read this as an eARC, thank you Netgalley and the author and I'm voluntarily reviewing this book.

This book is a perfect ending to the Geomancer trilogy. I have loved the series since picking it up and can't wait to be able to share it with my son when he's older.

The web of fate has brought Ysolda and Eira back together and they're forced to flee onboard a ship of strays, racing to reach the end of their journey. Twists and turns have them discovering more about the world around them, the Geomancer, themselves and how everything fits together.

There are new characters brought in who fit seamlessly into the woven tale and bring new insights and depth to Ysolda and Eira's relationship. Both characters really grow in this book, with some of the others characteristics starting to rub off on each other in the very best ways.

The story is so very poignant and thought provoking but deals so well with death, greed, human nature, love, desire and hope.

I couldn't ask for a better ending. I simply loved it.

I always look forward to reading a book by Kiran Millwood Hargrave and am never disappointed.
This time it is the final part of the Geomancer Trilogy, a fantasy for KS3 children. Very well structured, sometimes with a pace that is quite intense, adorned with the author’s beautifully lyrical writing.
The plot is skillfully weaved around characters that are unpredictable, engaging, dynamic, uncertain at times but ultimately resolved on their long and perilous quest.
A perfect tale with many underlying messages sprouting through the authors’ superbly crafted writing. It is highly recommended to anyone looking for a great read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Hachette Children’s Group for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A great final addition to the Geomancer trilogy! I loved the end to Ysolda, Nara and Eira's tale. Their journey on The Ship of Strays ties up the trilogy really well and really cements Kiran's message about the importance of safeguarding nature and the dangers that the human race pose to our wonderful world. The development of the characters' relationships was really well written and helped them come alive on the page.

THE SHIP OF STRAYS is a finale to this epic series that delves into the emotional strain on the characters and their bonds.

This book features both Ysolda and Eira's narration. It was so nice to see both girls' perspectives on events at last. There's a lot happening and they both face a lot of emotional turmoil so it was great to follow both of them through the peril and wonder of the world revealed in this book.

The girls go through a lot in this book. Ysolda teeters on a dark path, the power unfamiliar but intoxicating at times. However, it costs her dearly with her relationships. I liked seeing how it challenged her bonds with both Nara and Eira, that the book explored the very real consequences of disregarding the feelings of those around you.

We travel to a new part of the world here, this time to the Geomancer world's equivalent of the Mediterranean. There are enough linguistical similarities to work out which countries and islands they're stepping off too and a rich host of mythologies alluded too in the brief visits at these places.

There is a large action sequence at the end to cap off the series but it ultimately ends up with a climax reflecting the wonder - but also the deadly power - of nature, staying true to the book's themes. Though they are written as magical, they are not - and the author's note points this out.