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hanjsanchez's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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? No
3.75
netti99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
ksbhorsegal's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I’ve now caught up with this series. I do hope we can learn more about Rose’s life and what’s next. The world building is incredibly interesting. I found a lot of the historical figures were based on real people who had passed away in the war or during the Numberg trials. The caste system was interesting too. However I find these books a bit disjointed, sometimes I’m feel like I’m not shown how Rose ended up somewhere she just showed up and we were only told about it. However this book was more engaging than the first book in the series. Thank you for the ARC.
ching_jiu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
mrsmozdog's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
meggenlee's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Not as excellent as the first book but what sequel ever is. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
bargainsleuth's review
4.0
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I’m constantly scouring for fiction and nonfiction books about the royal family, yet somehow, I missed Widowland, a dystopian novel of alternative history where Germany took over most of Europe and Great Britain instead of WWII. When I saw this sequel being advertised, I quickly requested it from NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark and was approved for an eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
It’s the mid-1950s, and the Nazis have taken over most of Europe and Great Britain. Edward VIII passed away about six months ago, and it’s been two years since The Leader was poisoned and killed. Queen Consort Wallis hasn’t been seen in public too much, and there are concerns about her mental well-being. Women in this society are subjugated and put into different castes; the most desirable caste is one made of Nordic beauties who are also breeders. All other women are seen as useless.
Part 1984, part The Handmaid’s Tale, Queen Wallis goes down the road of What Ifs and it’s truly frightening to think of what could have happened had Churchill not been Prime Minister. In Queen Wallis, Rose Ransom, hero of Widowland, is tasked with rewriting poetry because all poetry is deemed subversive because it can contain hidden meanings. This is seen as a very important position, and because Rose is highly regarded, she’s also been asked to interview Queen Wallis to determine her sanity. President Eisenhower and his wife are on their way to England to visit, and the Protectorate is concerned Wallis may say or do something to jeopardize diplomatic relations with the United States.
Make no mistake, this book is called Queen Wallis but the focus of the book is Rose. Wallis and Rose do meet and have a long discussion about 35% into the book, but Edward VIII’s wife is a supporting character in the book. I generally do not read speculative fiction, but given the subject matter, I found this book a compelling follow-up to Widowland. If you’re a fan of dystopian fiction and have an interest in world history, this series might be for you.
I’m constantly scouring for fiction and nonfiction books about the royal family, yet somehow, I missed Widowland, a dystopian novel of alternative history where Germany took over most of Europe and Great Britain instead of WWII. When I saw this sequel being advertised, I quickly requested it from NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark and was approved for an eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
It’s the mid-1950s, and the Nazis have taken over most of Europe and Great Britain. Edward VIII passed away about six months ago, and it’s been two years since The Leader was poisoned and killed. Queen Consort Wallis hasn’t been seen in public too much, and there are concerns about her mental well-being. Women in this society are subjugated and put into different castes; the most desirable caste is one made of Nordic beauties who are also breeders. All other women are seen as useless.
Part 1984, part The Handmaid’s Tale, Queen Wallis goes down the road of What Ifs and it’s truly frightening to think of what could have happened had Churchill not been Prime Minister. In Queen Wallis, Rose Ransom, hero of Widowland, is tasked with rewriting poetry because all poetry is deemed subversive because it can contain hidden meanings. This is seen as a very important position, and because Rose is highly regarded, she’s also been asked to interview Queen Wallis to determine her sanity. President Eisenhower and his wife are on their way to England to visit, and the Protectorate is concerned Wallis may say or do something to jeopardize diplomatic relations with the United States.
Make no mistake, this book is called Queen Wallis but the focus of the book is Rose. Wallis and Rose do meet and have a long discussion about 35% into the book, but Edward VIII’s wife is a supporting character in the book. I generally do not read speculative fiction, but given the subject matter, I found this book a compelling follow-up to Widowland. If you’re a fan of dystopian fiction and have an interest in world history, this series might be for you.
therookerybookery's review against another edition
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
meghturnsthepage's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bluesleepy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0