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The Court Charade by Flore Vesco

nuage's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.5

paperbackstacks's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

lechatpitre's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.5

pauline_mad's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

kintara81's review

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4.0

This is a historical fiction graphic novel which centres around Serine and her desire to become a lady-in-waiting so that she will be able to provide for her family after her father has passed away and her family is on the breadline. When she arrives at court she finds out about the scheming of the queen, and her lords and ladies to plot to kill the King. She meets a boy who is the torturers apprentice - who has been kept hidden from court and his destiny - and she befriends him and his charges. She then goes undercover and finds out all about the plot and starts her own investigation. By then end of the story she has turned court up side down and is now marrying the hidden King.

readingwithtemperance's review

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

mezzoanddolce's review

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funny lighthearted 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? No

3.25

NOT meant for kids, even though it might seem as such
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katlovestea's review

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adventurous funny

4.0

I founding this book incredibly charming!
It should be noted that this is defiantly an adult graphic novel

sophiasunlitreads's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.5

niknaz's review

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4.0

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC!

The Court Charade is a cheerful comic that follows Serine; a resilient girl who uses her wits and charm to create a place for herself in the queen’s court! At the same time I felt like the obstacles she faced were solved way too quickly. 

As a graphic novel the story depended too much on dialogues, which is a shame because the art style is adorable and the characters’ faces are really expressive. I would’ve loved to take in some of the moments and information by just looking at the pictures.

Overall, it’s worth your time if you want a witty graphic novel full of mischief and shenanigans.