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austenhead's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
bergamotandbooks's review against another edition
Putting this down for a while because I'm not in the mood for such dense reading. Will pick it back up eventually though because it is so well written. Four stars for the first half of the book!
lizzie22's review against another edition
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
aliciajoy's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it. I most enjoyed that it covers the time period of when Henry VIII was still alive, through the reigns of both her siblings. I've read books and seen movies covering her life as queen, but wasn't as familiar about her life leading up to that role.
hratzer3's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
annacola's review against another edition
2.0
Good prose, but honestly I don’t care about Queen Elizabeth’s sex life this much, her power as a ruler didn’t come from her mystic allure of men.
jennajlh's review against another edition
The regular perspective shifts to men who repeatedl sexualized, infantalized, and/or saw her as only a pawn were too much. I can only handle so much misogyny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexism, Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Infertility, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Child abuse
Minor: Emotional abuse, Grief, Confinement, and Chronic illness
shellbell102186's review against another edition
3.0
I've always enjoyed reading about Anne Boleyn so I thought I would take it the next step and read about her daughter Queen Elizabeth. The book was very well written, but had quite the cast of characters to keep straight. This was not a page-turner that can be read quickly, but definitely an interesting portrayal of a Queen who led quite the dramatic life!
theladyelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0