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A review by v_nessa
Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis
2.0
A neat, if fictional, story that takes inspiration from Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. It's an interesting story about Margaret, a girl who was left on the island of nuns as a baby. It follows her activities learning about the island's inhabitants, the animals, what each toll of the bell means, and their general life. Margaret also goes around asking about who her parents were, which no one seems to know.
The illustrations are lovely, looking simple at first glance but add to the atmosphere of the story. It treads the line between historical and fairytale. All of the characters are rounded out and feel close to real people.
A woman and her son come to stay on the island, William is around her age and they slowly become friends. However, William's mother contracts a fever and dies, leading to William being forced off the island. Things become tumultuous for Margaret when it's revealed what the island's purpose is and why William is made to leave. Margaret does eventually find out who her parents are.
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
The illustrations are lovely, looking simple at first glance but add to the atmosphere of the story. It treads the line between historical and fairytale. All of the characters are rounded out and feel close to real people.
A woman and her son come to stay on the island, William is around her age and they slowly become friends. However, William's mother contracts a fever and dies, leading to William being forced off the island. Things become tumultuous for Margaret when it's revealed what the island's purpose is and why William is made to leave. Margaret does eventually find out who her parents are.
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.