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adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I first read this book years ago in a library and it was my first introduction to the Borgia family, and I never found another copy to reread until recently. Based on the historical characters of the family and the people around them, the story is based mostly on gossip and conjecture, but it does make for a good read that stick with me for many years.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment