halfcentreader's review
4.0
quick paced... which is something I have been craving. I enjoy reading this series in order to see how Ursula is growing as a spy... how it is becoming less against her will and more a calling.
margaret_j_c's review
1.0
I must assume that no one ever took it into their head to explain to Ms. Buckley that the rule of "showing not telling" is an imperative one. This novel could have been riveting if handled well. More of a disappointing realization of potential than a fluff read.
lisaebetz's review
4.0
Ursula, the heroine of this series set in the Elizabethan era, is a feisty yet believable character who frequently puts herself in danger in order to protect her queen. This is the second of the series I have read, and both were fine books, with enough period detail to feel authentic without being pedantic.
julieputty's review
4.0
There's something about this series I find very satisfying. The characters seem to react like real people and that makes all the difference in the world.
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