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drannieg's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A mixed bag, but broadly enjoyable and nice to see a book set not in the usual late Georgian or Tudor setting of historical novels. Nice depiction of the perils and venality of court (plus ça change) and the warped way in which 'justice' depends on who is in, who is out, plus class and gender.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
readchelsearead's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Miscarriage
darcyjanea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage and Suicide attempt