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adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Read as longlisted for the women's prize for fiction 2025. I really enjoyed this book which was surprising as going in I didn't think it was for me as I thought the writing style will be quite 'dry' and "dated" due to the time period.
O how was I wrong!
The writing was fabulous! Following Tibb Ingleby across Tudor England, we fall in love with her view of the world while she navigates the raw, scary and general awfulness of the country.
I loved the relationships she creates and builds with other characters, her strong unique voice (that will be well remembered) and her "tongue and cheek" humour which is dark but also fitting for the time.
A very refreshing historical fiction which I think is well deserved on the longslist this year. Although early to tell in my reading I do hope it's shortlisted 😀
O how was I wrong!
The writing was fabulous! Following Tibb Ingleby across Tudor England, we fall in love with her view of the world while she navigates the raw, scary and general awfulness of the country.
I loved the relationships she creates and builds with other characters, her strong unique voice (that will be well remembered) and her "tongue and cheek" humour which is dark but also fitting for the time.
A very refreshing historical fiction which I think is well deserved on the longslist this year. Although early to tell in my reading I do hope it's shortlisted 😀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Death of parent
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
What a debut man. Funny, heartfelt, exciting.
My main two moods while reading this were crying and nervously perching on the edge of my seat as I read on. Idk if crying is a normal reaction to this book but I was sobbing.
My main two moods while reading this were crying and nervously perching on the edge of my seat as I read on. Idk if crying is a normal reaction to this book but I was sobbing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Suicidal thoughts