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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
I am not sure what audience this is geared toward. If it’s for middle adult readers then I would say it’s perfect. If it’s for any other age group I would say the writing style is too immature, which is why I think it's perfect for middle readers. I will give the author the benefit of the doubt in that regard, but I'm not sure, which is why I'm giving it three stars. I wasn't familiar with the story at all so that was interesting. I did not feel particularly attached to the characters, though, and thought they were sort of petulant and spoiled (Another reason I thought it might be a middle reader --it seemed like the concept of being in love for the first time and having your family oppose it, regardless of station, might resonate with younger teens). I was very pleased with the ending. At least with James. With Bertie it seemed a little more moralistic about putting country before himself. So I gave it three stars since I really couldn't figure that out. If it is aimed at that age group I might give it four? I don't know enough about the history to comment on the accuracy.
This ebook was received as an ARC from publisher through the Library Thing Early Reviewers program. All opinions are completely my own.
This ebook was received as an ARC from publisher through the Library Thing Early Reviewers program. All opinions are completely my own.
Firstly I would like to thank Poolbeg Press and Librarything for giving me a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book. The characters were written well and the storyline was intriguing. I didn't know the real life story behind this book (which was less romantic) but I am glad I didn't otherwise I wouldn't have believed the love at all.
My favorite part was actually getting bto know Nellie before she met the Prince of Wales. She is strong willed and stubborn but definitely hiding her weaknesses whenever possible. Albeit she is naive about the world beyond Dublin, I still really liked her character.
Bertie was a good character too, after awhile. He is definitely hard on himself and had no confidence. The change that Nellie made in his self esteem was my favorite part of their relationship and I like to think it made him a better King later on.
The ending was a little disappointing to me and not what I expected, but once I read the author's note with a little bit of real background and looked into it myself I realized that he was trying to stick close to the real deal instead of making up this fairy tale ending. I appreciate that, but also wish I got more of Nellie and what she did with her life.
Overall 3.5 stars which I will bump to 4 on Goodreads, because I did thoroughly enjoy this book and it kept me up so I could finish it.
I enjoyed this book. The characters were written well and the storyline was intriguing. I didn't know the real life story behind this book (which was less romantic) but I am glad I didn't otherwise I wouldn't have believed the love at all.
My favorite part was actually getting bto know Nellie before she met the Prince of Wales. She is strong willed and stubborn but definitely hiding her weaknesses whenever possible. Albeit she is naive about the world beyond Dublin, I still really liked her character.
Bertie was a good character too, after awhile. He is definitely hard on himself and had no confidence. The change that Nellie made in his self esteem was my favorite part of their relationship and I like to think it made him a better King later on.
The ending was a little disappointing to me and not what I expected, but once I read the author's note with a little bit of real background and looked into it myself I realized that he was trying to stick close to the real deal instead of making up this fairy tale ending. I appreciate that, but also wish I got more of Nellie and what she did with her life.
Overall 3.5 stars which I will bump to 4 on Goodreads, because I did thoroughly enjoy this book and it kept me up so I could finish it.