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A review by bek_p87
The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was an epic tale of time travel, an alternate war history, and (unexpectedly) a world-altering romance. Centring on the character of Joe, who finds himself on a train platform in the middle of French-occupied London with no memory of his life. Thus begins a complex and heart-rending search for his past, which just so happens to intertwine with - and alter the outcome of - the Anglo-French wars of 1803-1815. More than anything, though, I was struck by the love story that runs through the entire backdrop of the novel.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Slavery