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kassidyreads's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Death, Incest, and Alcohol
spinesinaline's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was a very fun story but not at all what I was expecting, I somehow missed that this would be a fantasy shapeshifter romance.
I did a project on Lady Jane Grey back in the day so I really enjoyed the nods to history (where the story maintained historical accuracy). Also the humour in this story, which is a big part of it, is really enjoyable. It wasn’t a killer story for me but it was something fun to immerse myself in for a while.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Katherine Kellgren and it was immediately obvious that this was an American doing some incredibly exaggerated “British” accents. So while that took some getting used to, overall it added to the humour as well.
I did a project on Lady Jane Grey back in the day so I really enjoyed the nods to history (where the story maintained historical accuracy). Also the humour in this story, which is a big part of it, is really enjoyable. It wasn’t a killer story for me but it was something fun to immerse myself in for a while.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Katherine Kellgren and it was immediately obvious that this was an American doing some incredibly exaggerated “British” accents. So while that took some getting used to, overall it added to the humour as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Blood, and Grief
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism
alisonvh's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was so much fun to read! I’m a sucker for historical fiction (especially Tudor England) and I love fantasy and romance. Mix the 3 together, along with a good sense of humor, and you have a book designed for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Terminal illness
Minor: Death and Violence
charlottebreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
4.0
CW/TW: Animal cruelty, sexism, death, sexual content (minor)
Age Rating: 13+
- It had a bit of everything in it: fantasy, romance, comedy, history, etc.
- The plot was engaging and fast-paced.
- The characters were all unique and interesting.
- There was lots of character development
- I wish they had told us more about Thomas Archer's character. They didn't tell us much about him, so his death had little impact.
- I also wish they had focused more on Gran's character, because she was great and I don't think we saw enough of her.
Age Rating: 13+
- It had a bit of everything in it: fantasy, romance, comedy, history, etc.
- The plot was engaging and fast-paced.
- The characters were all unique and interesting.
- There was lots of character development
- I wish they had told us more about Thomas Archer's character.
- I also wish they had focused more on Gran's character, because she was great and I don't think we saw enough of her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content
myarae's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting