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A review by book_intellectual
Queen Bee by Amalie Howard
4.0
When I first started this book, I was a little worried as the story switched from Ela to Lyra, going from past to present. I usually dislike these types of books as I normally forget which POV I am reading from. Amalie Howard does a fantastic job of keeping me straight especially with switching between the names of the main character. This book also started to sound a bit like the Brigerton series talking about "diamond of the first water" but the Count of Monte Cristo is a nice twist.
The book is a very witty, medium paced book, with chapter quotes by Niccolò Machiavelli. I love how stunning this cover is along with the diverse characters, as it is what originally made me stop to read the description and decide to request it. I do question how no one from Ela's past didn't recognize her when it had only been three years that past, and she only went through puberty, grew out her hair and change the color. My pictures from ages 14 to 17 are not so different even with me dying my hair darker. Also, I do wish the title went with the story a little more. I know Ela is plotting to be the diamond of the first water to steal Poppy's place, but she doesn't really become queen as Keston is the Marquess of Ridley and heir to the Duke of Harbridge. I also found the book to be a bit predictable.
Overall Rating 4.25 and I will keep my eyes out for more books written by Amalie Howard.
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The book is a very witty, medium paced book, with chapter quotes by Niccolò Machiavelli. I love how stunning this cover is along with the diverse characters, as it is what originally made me stop to read the description and decide to request it. I do question how no one from Ela's past didn't recognize her when it had only been three years that past, and she only went through puberty, grew out her hair and change the color. My pictures from ages 14 to 17 are not so different even with me dying my hair darker. Also, I do wish the title went with the story a little more. I know Ela is plotting to be the diamond of the first water to steal Poppy's place, but she doesn't really become queen as Keston is the Marquess of Ridley and heir to the Duke of Harbridge. I also found the book to be a bit predictable.
Overall Rating 4.25 and I will keep my eyes out for more books written by Amalie Howard.
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.