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pages_with_panda's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
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Finished Nov 9, β22
Give me any kind of story set in the midst of a Shakespearean play, throw in enemies-to-lovers, an assassination plot, and mistaken identities/cross-dressing? I'm here for it. 100%. I really enjoyed this book!
Synopsis: "When Katherine's father is killed for being an illegally practicing Catholic, she disguises herself as a boy and travels to London to fulfill her father's mission--kill the queen herself. Her opportunity comes in the form of William Shakespeare's newest play, which is to be performed in front of Her Majesty. But what she doesn't know is that the play is itβs a plot to root out insurrectionists and destroy the rebellion once and for all.
Behind this ruse is Toby Ellis, a young spy for the queen. When Toby and Katherine are cast opposite each other as the play's leads, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another.β
Fun read for me full of murder and spies and lies. I loved how Katherine (or Kit when she's undercover as a boy) and Toby were forced together by the play and how well the double-entendre of their dialogue worked in 'The Tempest.' I also enjoyed the historical aspect of the story and getting to meet the Bard himself. I especially liked the chemistry between the two leads and the growth between their relationship. The stolen glances, the lies, the protectiveness between them. It was great.
The ending felt a bit rushed though, and even though the story is told in dual POVs, we didn't get enough from both characters there at the end. It was disappointing, but still a fun read.
Give me any kind of story set in the midst of a Shakespearean play, throw in enemies-to-lovers, an assassination plot, and mistaken identities/cross-dressing? I'm here for it. 100%. I really enjoyed this book!
Synopsis: "When Katherine's father is killed for being an illegally practicing Catholic, she disguises herself as a boy and travels to London to fulfill her father's mission--kill the queen herself. Her opportunity comes in the form of William Shakespeare's newest play, which is to be performed in front of Her Majesty. But what she doesn't know is that the play is itβs a plot to root out insurrectionists and destroy the rebellion once and for all.
Behind this ruse is Toby Ellis, a young spy for the queen. When Toby and Katherine are cast opposite each other as the play's leads, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another.β
Fun read for me full of murder and spies and lies. I loved how Katherine (or Kit when she's undercover as a boy) and Toby were forced together by the play and how well the double-entendre of their dialogue worked in 'The Tempest.' I also enjoyed the historical aspect of the story and getting to meet the Bard himself. I especially liked the chemistry between the two leads and the growth between their relationship. The stolen glances, the lies, the protectiveness between them. It was great.
The ending felt a bit rushed though, and even though the story is told in dual POVs, we didn't get enough from both characters there at the end. It was disappointing, but still a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Stalking
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Death of parent
bella_izzy_gabby's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail