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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Very interesting and engaging; I appreciated the author's note regarding historical accuracy at the end. This would be a great book to read right before The Constant Princess (by Philippa Gregory), as the ending is pretty much the first scene of The Constant Princess!
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I really didn't like this book because the author seemed to want to make Isabella somewhat of a pushover.
Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for this but it was just moving to slow for me so I didn't finish it. I think the story is interesting so others might like it but I gave up.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
A truly engrossing read. I was enraptured by Gortner’s details that made Isabella and Castille come to life. This is the first HF I’ve read focused in this region and I learned a lot.
I highly recommend this book. It provided great insight into the bloodshed that created Spain as well as the cultural divisions that tormented the land.
I wouldn’t have complained if he had written another 100 pages delving into the inquisition itself. As a fan of the Tudor era and Henry the VIII’s story it was great to learn more about Catherine of Aragon’s mother as well.
Be sure to check this out especially if you’re a fan of Gortner’s works
I highly recommend this book. It provided great insight into the bloodshed that created Spain as well as the cultural divisions that tormented the land.
I wouldn’t have complained if he had written another 100 pages delving into the inquisition itself. As a fan of the Tudor era and Henry the VIII’s story it was great to learn more about Catherine of Aragon’s mother as well.
Be sure to check this out especially if you’re a fan of Gortner’s works
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Quite an in depth view of the early life and ascension of Isabel of Castile. A fascinating portrait of a controversial and contradictory woman.