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The Glittering Court
by Richelle Mead
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead
Purchased: Amazon - $13.40 - Pre-Order [Received copy from Publisher in exchange for honest review]
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
Spoilers!
What’s It All About:
“A dazzling new fantasy series set in a mix of Elizabethan and frontier worlds that’s dripping with romance from Richelle Mead, #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy.
Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court.
Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies capable of arranging powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court.
When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide’s deception. Complications soon arise—first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor.
But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly uncharted lands. . . .”
Description taken from Amazon.
The Best Parts:
Like holy shit. This was not what I was expecting and in such a good way. When I started this book I laughed at the kind of attitude Adelaide had, and when you read this and then the novel you will think who the hell is Adelaide, but that is something you will find out <3
This story isn’t your typical YA as it is very selfish. These girls and even men are all about themselves, at one point some of the characters grow into helping others, but it isn’t the focus. These women have never been able to have a choice in their lives and this is the first glimpse of freedom. These girls are vain and focus on themselves and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Women get chastised all the time for wanting things for themselves and this story focuses an that it is ok for a woman to have a voice. As well the stories surrounding these women about confiding in each other and who to trust in life and accepting everyone for who they are and not what they believe in.
The many messages in this story make it what it is and make the characters who they are. I loved Tasmin and Mira even though they were only minor characters. They stories are so mysterious that I truly hope that they get their own book so that can learn more about these amazing women and watch them fall in love too.
The Worst Parts:
Now there wasn’t much that I didn’t like about this story, but I have to say about the last fourth of the book got a little hectic. So much happened all at once and then the trial and then the painting, and the money, and the hanging, and the semi-war and the out of Warren. Like all of it happened so fast, and even though there was so much going on every single detail was explained. Everything that was previously brought up was tied with a precious bow and we moved on to the next thing. So even though it was all over the place I loved how it ended and how everything smoothed out nicely.
Also, Warren can go suck it because he is a sorry excuse for a man.
Final Thoughts:
I would compare this story to The Selection and The Jewel. This story is categorized under Fantasy and I saw a lot of people confused by this, but it isn’t the type of typical fantasy with fae and witches, but with the use of another world that is not our own.
The fact that there is a strong woman lead in this series make my heart swell. It is about a woman who doesn’t know what she wants, but is fighting for the chance to have that choice and I truly think more YA novels should have that kind of atmosphere, even if she isn’t battling in an army of saving others live. Sometimes it is just fine to be selfish.
P.s. - I can totally see a Pocahontas vibe going on here and I LOVE it <3
Purchased: Amazon - $13.40 - Pre-Order [Received copy from Publisher in exchange for honest review]
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
Spoilers!
What’s It All About:
“A dazzling new fantasy series set in a mix of Elizabethan and frontier worlds that’s dripping with romance from Richelle Mead, #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy.
Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court.
Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies capable of arranging powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court.
When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide’s deception. Complications soon arise—first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor.
But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly uncharted lands. . . .”
Description taken from Amazon.
The Best Parts:
Like holy shit. This was not what I was expecting and in such a good way. When I started this book I laughed at the kind of attitude Adelaide had, and when you read this and then the novel you will think who the hell is Adelaide, but that is something you will find out <3
This story isn’t your typical YA as it is very selfish. These girls and even men are all about themselves, at one point some of the characters grow into helping others, but it isn’t the focus. These women have never been able to have a choice in their lives and this is the first glimpse of freedom. These girls are vain and focus on themselves and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Women get chastised all the time for wanting things for themselves and this story focuses an that it is ok for a woman to have a voice. As well the stories surrounding these women about confiding in each other and who to trust in life and accepting everyone for who they are and not what they believe in.
The many messages in this story make it what it is and make the characters who they are. I loved Tasmin and Mira even though they were only minor characters. They stories are so mysterious that I truly hope that they get their own book so that can learn more about these amazing women and watch them fall in love too.
The Worst Parts:
Now there wasn’t much that I didn’t like about this story, but I have to say about the last fourth of the book got a little hectic. So much happened all at once and then the trial and then the painting, and the money, and the hanging, and the semi-war and the out of Warren. Like all of it happened so fast, and even though there was so much going on every single detail was explained. Everything that was previously brought up was tied with a precious bow and we moved on to the next thing. So even though it was all over the place I loved how it ended and how everything smoothed out nicely.
Also, Warren can go suck it because he is a sorry excuse for a man.
Final Thoughts:
I would compare this story to The Selection and The Jewel. This story is categorized under Fantasy and I saw a lot of people confused by this, but it isn’t the type of typical fantasy with fae and witches, but with the use of another world that is not our own.
The fact that there is a strong woman lead in this series make my heart swell. It is about a woman who doesn’t know what she wants, but is fighting for the chance to have that choice and I truly think more YA novels should have that kind of atmosphere, even if she isn’t battling in an army of saving others live. Sometimes it is just fine to be selfish.
P.s. - I can totally see a Pocahontas vibe going on here and I LOVE it <3