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izzy_reads7's review
4.0
All my favorite characters had interactions with each other in this installment! In the last book, I struggled with the court setting but this time around it was so much more intriguing with all the behind the scenes plotting of characters. The writing is detailed but never goes over the top so it flows very well. I love how there are consequences for all the actions the characters make and that nothing is left with untied ends. I loved this book but not my favorite in the series!
srash's review
5.0
This series continues to fire on all cylinders, though this one is easily the darkest book so far.
After the successful poisoning of King Louis, several contenders rally to be named regent. The late king's brother Philippe emerges as the most crafty and competent candidate, but he faces fierce and legitimate challenges from several quarters. He's also still a pawn in his mother-in-law's feud with her nephew, which spills into open warfare as the fight over who is to be regent ends up being, like everything else, a proxy battle over who has the right to control the county of Artois. When Robert and Mahaut match wits, nothing is off the table, including infanticide and tormenting the hapless peasants caught in the middle.
After the successful poisoning of King Louis, several contenders rally to be named regent. The late king's brother Philippe emerges as the most crafty and competent candidate, but he faces fierce and legitimate challenges from several quarters. He's also still a pawn in his mother-in-law's feud with her nephew, which spills into open warfare as the fight over who is to be regent ends up being, like everything else, a proxy battle over who has the right to control the county of Artois. When Robert and Mahaut match wits, nothing is off the table, including infanticide and tormenting the hapless peasants caught in the middle.
kikuchiyo90's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ladyvictoria's review
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alquemist's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bgabriela2023's review
informative
reflective
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? Yes
5.0