alicestade's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
kaymarfar's review
4.0
In the beginning with Joan of Arc it was very white feminist-y, ie- smart, powerful women are to be feared but just ignores people of color people and the lower class but then as the character ages it definitely gets a lot less worse. However, if you're looking for representation don't read this because you won't find any, this is very much a historical romance with white people.
bonniemcgowan's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
mchmilburn's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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? No
4.5
cathiestrover's review
3.0
I was a bit disappointed by the twee nature of the love story here,everything else I have read featuring Jacquetta Woodville suggests a bit more conniving and this is more of a moonstruck girl and devoted friend story.But interesting background
shannon_h's review
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It’s a bit hard to follow at times because the English nobility all of the same names. Would have loved a bigger dive into the witchy aspects of the book. Overall good…ending is anti climaxed and a bit predictable if not rushed
lesapaul's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
kay_slayerofbooks's review
5.0
I knew I was going to love this book. It was a given. Jacquetta's life was quite the interesting one. And the unwavering love between her and her husband Richard was quite encouraging.