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mari_makes's review against another edition
5.0
I always feel so hopeful after finishing one of Melanie Dickerson's books, and this one is no different. Absolutely lovely <3
calliemh's review against another edition
2.0
Had a hard time getting into this book. It just never grabbed my attention. Everyone felt very one dimensional.
brightside_83's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
bibielle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
anargirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
amberweinberg's review against another edition
2.0
The super huge historical inaccuracies were annoying enough… But having to listen to “pray to God for help“ every two sentences was annoying AF
toastedrye_bread's review against another edition
3.0
I ended up listening to this on audiobook, and it was a quick listen. However, the romance developed more quickly than I typically prefer. That said, the story was entertaining, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a light, easy-to-read historical fiction romance.
pjbs's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
guenevol's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger warnings: attempted rape, murder
Lady Delia Raynsford lives with her father and impossible stepmother at Castle Dericott. When her stepmother has a boy, she is worried that Delia's seven brothers will leave him destitute. When Delia's father dies in a suspicious accident, her brothers are all arrested for treason by Sir Geoffrey. This leaves evil stepmother Parnella in charge of Castle Dericott on her young son's behalf.
Delia knows she isn't safe at Castle Dericott and flees. She infiltrates the king's palace as a seamstress, planning to become a lady-in-waiting to the newly married queen. When she sees Sir Geoffrey, Delia avoids him out of hatred. Another soldier offers to help her brothers escape, and Geoffrey warns Delia not to trust the man.
Delia must grapple with who she can trust and the unfairness of the world around her. She matures and believes more in herself as the novel progresses.
The narration is in the third person but jumps between Delia and Geoffrey, with most of the narrative from Delia's perspective. The book is a quick read as it immediately pulls you in and the action takes off running.
Recommended for fans of historical fiction and those who enjoy a clean romance with swashbuckling action.
I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Read the review and get readalikes here: https://guenevol.wixsite.com/novelmaven/post/court-swans
Lady Delia Raynsford lives with her father and impossible stepmother at Castle Dericott. When her stepmother has a boy, she is worried that Delia's seven brothers will leave him destitute. When Delia's father dies in a suspicious accident, her brothers are all arrested for treason by Sir Geoffrey. This leaves evil stepmother Parnella in charge of Castle Dericott on her young son's behalf.
Delia knows she isn't safe at Castle Dericott and flees. She infiltrates the king's palace as a seamstress, planning to become a lady-in-waiting to the newly married queen. When she sees Sir Geoffrey, Delia avoids him out of hatred. Another soldier offers to help her brothers escape, and Geoffrey warns Delia not to trust the man.
Delia must grapple with who she can trust and the unfairness of the world around her. She matures and believes more in herself as the novel progresses.
The narration is in the third person but jumps between Delia and Geoffrey, with most of the narrative from Delia's perspective. The book is a quick read as it immediately pulls you in and the action takes off running.
Recommended for fans of historical fiction and those who enjoy a clean romance with swashbuckling action.
I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Read the review and get readalikes here: https://guenevol.wixsite.com/novelmaven/post/court-swans