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bookworm_630's review against another edition
4.0
I reread the first two books in this trilogy before I started this one, and I'm glad I did. I enjoyed them so much the first time and, upon rereading, enjoyed them just as much.
Peggy once again finds herself in dire straits and, of course, Olivia and Matthew are along for the ride. The intrigue and danger of life at court come to life, and Prince George and Princess Caroline become living, breathing people rather than cardboard historical figures.
Very fun, witty, and exciting.
Peggy once again finds herself in dire straits and, of course, Olivia and Matthew are along for the ride. The intrigue and danger of life at court come to life, and Prince George and Princess Caroline become living, breathing people rather than cardboard historical figures.
Very fun, witty, and exciting.
allie_schick's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Infidelity, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, and Violence
mackle13's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
I was disappointed in this book, especially as a conclusion to the trilogy. Peggy just seems... not an unlikely spy, but just a bad one. She constantly dithers and it seems the people around her are really the ones who actually get anything done and solve things.
And I found the ending kind of pat. I mean
I was glad she finally let Michael in, and that whole thing was resolved.
But, honestly, I don't even remember much about the plot, having finished this less than a month ago. It just didn't leave me with all that much of an impression aside from a ho-hum sense of "is that it?".
I was disappointed in this book, especially as a conclusion to the trilogy. Peggy just seems... not an unlikely spy, but just a bad one. She constantly dithers and it seems the people around her are really the ones who actually get anything done and solve things.
And I found the ending kind of pat. I mean
Spoiler
after blaming her for the death of your child, it's suddenly all hearts and rainbows again? Yeah, I get she helped foil a plot for your lives and all, but it seems such a dramatic change to happen so suddenly.I was glad she finally let Michael in, and that whole thing was resolved.
But, honestly, I don't even remember much about the plot, having finished this less than a month ago. It just didn't leave me with all that much of an impression aside from a ho-hum sense of "is that it?".
jay_mack9712's review against another edition
3.0
This was not what I expected for the finale of this trilogy. I wanted so much more. And the book just ended so suddenly that it shocked me. So many loose ends and questions and sudden changes of heart. It just felt rushed which is unfortunate.
I still loved all the characters but I wanted so much more from the supporting characters like Olivia and Molly and Mrs. Howard, who all played a bigger role in the second book.
I still loved all the characters but I wanted so much more from the supporting characters like Olivia and Molly and Mrs. Howard, who all played a bigger role in the second book.
daphne2000's review against another edition
2.0
Well, this was rather disappointing. I loved the past 2 books in this trilogy, but I really didn't enjoy this one. Maybe it's because my tastes have changed, or maybe I've become a more critical reading since I read the last 2. This book felt very stilted and awkward. None of the characters felt real, and their interactions with each other were cringe worthy. There was almost no character development, and everything felt a bit flat.
This book had a huge pacing problem. At times it felt extremely slow, and other times it felt way too rushed. The ending was especially rushed. Everything happened very quickly with very little tension. I thought the ending was a bit dumb as well. It was very unsatisfying.
This book wasn't completely terrible, and since it's the last book in the series I'd say just read it so that you can finish the series.
This book had a huge pacing problem. At times it felt extremely slow, and other times it felt way too rushed. The ending was especially rushed. Everything happened very quickly with very little tension. I thought the ending was a bit dumb as well. It was very unsatisfying.
This book wasn't completely terrible, and since it's the last book in the series I'd say just read it so that you can finish the series.
ruthsic's review
4.0
Things are turning around for seventeen-year-old Peggy Fitzroy, a once-orphaned spy. Her father is back from the dead, and her unwanted engagement has been called off for good. But when a mysterious veiled woman shows up, Peggy uncovers a fresh slew of questions about her past, present, and future. Now Peggy is back at the palace, unsure of the loyalties she thought she held. With the Jacobite uprising stalking ever closer to the throne, it's imperative that Peggy discover who she can really trust. Can she save herself and the royal family, or is she doomed as a pawn in this most deadly game?
The Palace of Spies series has so far been an entertaining series. Margaret 'Peggy' Fitzroy is a smart young girl, trained in the arts of espionage and forever troubled by the fashion of her era. She brings out the story alive with her humor and personality, and though the pastel background in the covers don't suit the era, it certainly does suit her. All is not bright and shiny in her world, though, because even after having a fairly good life over the last two books (just one or two attempts of murder) she is now a bit worrisome over her future. She has her father back now but does not know how their relationship stands. On one hand, she is mystified by his intrigue and personality, while on the other she searches for vestiges of familial belonging.
During such a tumultuous emotional period, things in the court are starting to take a turn for the worse. The fact that Prince George is somewhat allying with others, especially those who are her enemies, makes her that much determined to uncover the plot to overthrow the throne. She is a brilliant spy, but the same cannot be said for her investigative skills. She comes up against plenty false leads, some ruinous exchanges and manages to get kidnapped yet again. Ultimately, our heroine perseveres and barely in the last few pages, we get an ending, albeit a rushed one. The storytelling style, thus, was engaging, right until the last chapter, when I was so worried things won't be resolved. And hope springs eternal for any further installations of this really good series.
Received a free galley from HMH Books for Young Readers via Edelweiss; this does not influence my opinions or the review.
The Palace of Spies series has so far been an entertaining series. Margaret 'Peggy' Fitzroy is a smart young girl, trained in the arts of espionage and forever troubled by the fashion of her era. She brings out the story alive with her humor and personality, and though the pastel background in the covers don't suit the era, it certainly does suit her. All is not bright and shiny in her world, though, because even after having a fairly good life over the last two books (just one or two attempts of murder) she is now a bit worrisome over her future. She has her father back now but does not know how their relationship stands. On one hand, she is mystified by his intrigue and personality, while on the other she searches for vestiges of familial belonging.
During such a tumultuous emotional period, things in the court are starting to take a turn for the worse. The fact that Prince George is somewhat allying with others, especially those who are her enemies, makes her that much determined to uncover the plot to overthrow the throne. She is a brilliant spy, but the same cannot be said for her investigative skills. She comes up against plenty false leads, some ruinous exchanges and manages to get kidnapped yet again. Ultimately, our heroine perseveres and barely in the last few pages, we get an ending, albeit a rushed one. The storytelling style, thus, was engaging, right until the last chapter, when I was so worried things won't be resolved. And hope springs eternal for any further installations of this really good series.
Received a free galley from HMH Books for Young Readers via Edelweiss; this does not influence my opinions or the review.
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