A review by psyduckforlife
The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

I have loved many of Philippa Gregory’s books prior to this one. Her storytelling pulls you in and holds your attention through the entire book. But I’m not sure that I agree with her choices made to portray Elizabeth in this book. How did Elizabeth go from an intelligent, master manipulator in the Queen’s Fool to a weak, scared, love-sick puppy whose only thoughts derive from Robert Dudley? I was annoyed with Elizabeth and finished the book just to be done with it. Amy’s character felt very empty and added very little to the story.