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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
The Glittering Court is the latest book by Richelle Mead. Countess of Rothford, Lady Witmore wants a different life. She is expected to marry someone with money and a title (especially since she has no money). That is not what she wants. Her grandmother, Lady Alice Witmore has arranged a marriage to a cousin, Lionel Belshire with an extremely dominating grandmother. The dominating grandmother, Lady Dorothy, states they cannot bring their staff with them. Lady Alice has arranged for Ada to get a position with The Glittering Court. It is an opportunity for young ladies (from the lower classes) to marry well in Adoria (a land that is similar to our Old West but with fancier clothes). Ada, though, does not wish to leave Osfrid (even if it is a great opportunity for her). Cedric Thorn, son of Charles Thorn (financial backer for The Glittering Court), is recruiting this year (he has his reasons). Ada finally agrees and signs the contract. Then she regrets her decision. The Countess sees this as her opportunity to escape. She arranges for Ada to go away quietly and then takes her place (sneaks away from her family). The girls are taken to a house in the country where they will be trained for their new life (how to run a household, proper dress, etiquette, dance lessons, etc.). The Countess has now become Adelaide Bailey (she prefer it to Ada). Cedric recognizes her immediately, but he reluctantly agrees to keep her secret. Cedric has his own secrets (he needs to escape from Osfrid as well). Adelaide, along with her new roommates and friends, Tamsin and Mira are in for an adventure as they head off for new lives in Adoria. Will it be all they hoped?
I love Richelle Mead’s previous novels and was eagerly anticipating The Glittering Court. Unfortunately, The Glittering Court is basically a romance novel (and not a good one) set in a different, old-fashioned world (with fancy clothes and carriages). I originally received a sneak peek, but then I read the whole book. It was alright, but I was not enthralled (not drawn in or engaged). I think Ms. Mead needs to go back to what she does well (paranormal novels). I give The Glittering Court 3 out of 5 stars. The book was just lacking. The idea that the Countess is running away to escape an arranged marriage, but she is going to a place where she will be sold to the highest bidder for marriage (unless she can pay back the money they spent on her training and clothing). The ending is expected. If I had read this book, I would have never picked up her other novels. If you are looking for a romance novel (and nothing else), then you will enjoy The Glittering Court. I probably would have loved this novel when I was a teenager (I read quite a few romance novels then).
I received a complimentary copy of The Glittering Court from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
I love Richelle Mead’s previous novels and was eagerly anticipating The Glittering Court. Unfortunately, The Glittering Court is basically a romance novel (and not a good one) set in a different, old-fashioned world (with fancy clothes and carriages). I originally received a sneak peek, but then I read the whole book. It was alright, but I was not enthralled (not drawn in or engaged). I think Ms. Mead needs to go back to what she does well (paranormal novels). I give The Glittering Court 3 out of 5 stars. The book was just lacking. The idea that the Countess is running away to escape an arranged marriage, but she is going to a place where she will be sold to the highest bidder for marriage (unless she can pay back the money they spent on her training and clothing). The ending is expected. If I had read this book, I would have never picked up her other novels. If you are looking for a romance novel (and nothing else), then you will enjoy The Glittering Court. I probably would have loved this novel when I was a teenager (I read quite a few romance novels then).
I received a complimentary copy of The Glittering Court from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
2.5 stars.
I was excited for this book to come out but it had a hard time deciding which genre it wanted to be part of. Fantasy or historical fiction? So many questions. It never really committed to the fantasy genre and the pacing was weird.
Not my fave...
Ik weet niet zo goed wat ik op moet schrijven hier, hoe ik het moet verwoorden. Maar volgens mij zijn Richelle Mead en ik gewoon geen goede combinatie.
De stukken van het verhaal die ik interessant vind, wordt vluchtig aangestipt, maar krijgen nauwelijks aandacht. De personages waar ik graag meer van zou willen weten, zijn vaker afwezig in het verhaal dan aanwezig.
Een heel boek lang wordt er gesproken over fysieke aantrekkingskracht, maar de echte uitbetaling blijft uit waardoor de climax (pun intended) nogal onbevredigend voelt.
Het grootste deel van de tijd kabbelt het verhaal een beetje, maar heb ik niet het gevoel dat er echt iets interessants of spectaculair gebeurt. En als aan het slot er dan toch een beetje spanning en sensatie plaatsvindt is ook daar de uitbetaling gewoon erg onbevredigend en mis ik achtergrond.
Ik heb bij Vampire Academy de andere delen wel gelezen, dat ga ik met deze serie niet doen. Geen Richelle Mead meer voor mij. Het klikt niet tussen ons.
De stukken van het verhaal die ik interessant vind, wordt vluchtig aangestipt, maar krijgen nauwelijks aandacht. De personages waar ik graag meer van zou willen weten, zijn vaker afwezig in het verhaal dan aanwezig.
Een heel boek lang wordt er gesproken over fysieke aantrekkingskracht, maar de echte uitbetaling blijft uit waardoor de climax (pun intended) nogal onbevredigend voelt.
Het grootste deel van de tijd kabbelt het verhaal een beetje, maar heb ik niet het gevoel dat er echt iets interessants of spectaculair gebeurt. En als aan het slot er dan toch een beetje spanning en sensatie plaatsvindt is ook daar de uitbetaling gewoon erg onbevredigend en mis ik achtergrond.
Ik heb bij Vampire Academy de andere delen wel gelezen, dat ga ik met deze serie niet doen. Geen Richelle Mead meer voor mij. Het klikt niet tussen ons.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book really couldn't decide what genre it wanted to be. Arranged marriages to society parties to pioneer life to courtroom drama. The pacing wasn't great and the first half was pretty dull and a lot of the second half felt unexplained. I guess the other books explain a lot of the gaps but I don't want to have to read three books to explain things that are major plot points in the first.
The cover of this book was what really made me want to read it. But once I started I just couldn't find the will to take it up consistently so I decided to listen to the audiobook. Much better for me.
I liked the story but somewhere about 70-80% through it I was just like jeez when is it going to end. The world was imaginary but definitely based off of real world places and I would have preferred if the author just used the actual names. The characters were great. I could definitely get a feel for each ones' personality. I hope that the next book about Mira is written better.
3/5
I liked the story but somewhere about 70-80% through it I was just like jeez when is it going to end. The world was imaginary but definitely based off of real world places and I would have preferred if the author just used the actual names. The characters were great. I could definitely get a feel for each ones' personality. I hope that the next book about Mira is written better.
3/5
medium-paced
I'm thinking of classifying this more as historical fiction as it's not very fantasy. it seemed a little more rushed through things; the glittering court training was over about a quarter in the book though it was a span of several months. Unfortunately the side characters arent really fleshed out as I assume they are the companion novels to this, but not fleshing them out here doesn't make for me wanting to know these stories. i didn't find myself wanting to read this, but found myself continuing hoping it'd get more interesting.