A review by hbeetleon
The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner

4.0

I am not a historical fiction reader on the regular and I wasn't sure what to expect with this novel, but I found myself absorbed in the world and Juana in particular and I blew through it much fast than I anticipated. In one way it's an intimate portrait of a young woman coming of age while also offering the tense intrigue and power grabs that arise in the European courts. Honestly, I didn't expect to like this book at all and I found it engaging with a pace that felt real to the life circumstances of Juana.

For a non historical fiction reader if you are wanting to dip your toe in, this novel is definitely a good choice. For those who already love historical fiction, I think you will enjoy as well.