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kirstym25's review against another edition
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Child death, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Rape, Infertility, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Mental illness
tmickey's review
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Rape, War, and Infertility
Minor: Murder, Sexual assault, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
clea's review
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This novel contains everything a great historical fiction should have: fascinating characters, political intrigues, well-constructed tension and beautiful prose. With her immersive writing, Anne Garthwaite plunges you into the medieval times and manages to break down the very complicated events, so that you'll understand the intricacies that led to the War of the Roses (even if you do not know much about it). It is the best historical fiction I have read in a long time. Seeing the world through Cecily's eyes and seeing her side and understanding of the events taking place, you really get to understand how strong and intelligent she was. Garthwaite does a masterful job in telling Cecily's story and thus bringing light onto one of the most powerful women who shaped England's history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, Pregnancy, and Rape
Moderate: War
Minor: Death of parent
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