A review by rosebeccs
All the Painted Stars by Emma Denny

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Totally with the people saying this is like a sapphic take on A Knight's Tale, especially with the hidden identity of our knight. I really enjoy Emma Denny's style of writing, having loved Hartswood. This was a sweet, vibrant medieval romance. It's definitely taking on a lot of elements - artistocracy, jousting tournaments, brewing, secret romance, family dynamics. It just about works, I was nervous for sections of the book but it comes together well. Overall I enjoyed getting to know Jo and Lily. Will definitely be picking up the author's future books.