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beththrolson's review against another edition
5.0
So good I sat up half the night reading it. If you love this era of history (it is my favorite), this book has a great plot that other fiction books of the time don't cover. I loved the tug of war between the princess and the man holding her in the cage. How inspriring that she wouldn't sell out for anything. Great show of character.
garnetofeden's review against another edition
3.0
Not the most brilliant piece of historical fiction, but it was written for a younger audience, so it makes sense that the historical detail might not be as in-depth.
Last finished 5/11/2011. Rating reviewed 6/23/2023.
Last finished 5/11/2011. Rating reviewed 6/23/2023.
basbleu_dans_labiblioteque's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shanandra03's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
corkykat's review against another edition
2.0
This book was kind of blah. It's been sitting on my bookshelf for quite a while, and I was hoping for an interesting read. Everything kind of turned out bland. I give this author major props for choosing a unique subject for the story, but I feel like there was a lot she could have done to make it jump off the page. Instead, it just fell flat. It was a quick read, and something I could finally check off my list.
kirsn_peutevinck's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rachel_abby_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This story follows a brief window in the lifeof Marjorie Bruce, daughter and heir of Robert Bruce, King of Scotland. It focuses specifically on the 8 month window of time between when her father was took the throne of Scotland, through the beginning of her days in a nunnery as a captive of King Edward I, also known as Longshanks. It was very interesting and well written.
eemcm's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.0
jibjan12's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars- enjoyed would recommend
I don't remember much about this one but I do know as a kid I really enjoyed this book after picking it up randomly. Note: kid me did not realize it was a part of a series. Enjoyed it anyway.
I don't remember much about this one but I do know as a kid I really enjoyed this book after picking it up randomly. Note: kid me did not realize it was a part of a series. Enjoyed it anyway.
gsanta1's review against another edition
2.0
It’s too simple.
There’s two problems and we only know what happens in one.
One, there’s a girl in cage.
Two, there’s are flashbacks about the rebellion but already know what happens because she’s in a cage.
Bad guy pontificates the entire book like Bond villain.
So you have one plotline where it’s the Bad Guy talking.
Then you have the second plotline which is irrelevant.
Maybe it would’ve worked better as a short story.
Also, it’s a little strange why the rebellious Scots didn’t speak in Gaelic or Scots.
Edit:
The book also has that fancy where a character will be suffering enormous pain but still is able to think rationally, like the author has never stubbed her toe before.
There’s two problems and we only know what happens in one.
One, there’s a girl in cage.
Two, there’s are flashbacks about the rebellion but already know what happens because she’s in a cage.
Bad guy pontificates the entire book like Bond villain.
So you have one plotline where it’s the Bad Guy talking.
Then you have the second plotline which is irrelevant.
Maybe it would’ve worked better as a short story.
Also, it’s a little strange why the rebellious Scots didn’t speak in Gaelic or Scots.
Edit:
The book also has that fancy where a character will be suffering enormous pain but still is able to think rationally, like the author has never stubbed her toe before.