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The Traitor of Sherwood Forest
by Amy S. Kaufman
Thank you so much Penguin for this ARC!!
This was absolutely spectacular in every way. I can’t praise it enough. It was so phenomenal it made me wish I had been much stingier with my five star ratings earlier in the year so that this one truly stood alone.
The pacing, in my opinion, was quicker than is typical for historical fiction in a way that made it feel more engaging while still not being rushed or seeming like it didn't fit the genre. It's really hard to balance the genre expectation that the plot be a bit more protracted while not making it seem tedious or winding. I think Kaufman perfectly hit the balance that makes it approachable for readers who aren't used to historical fiction as well as satisfying avid readers of the genre.
The prose is just delightful. It was illustrative, thought provoking, and all around enjoyable to read.
Characters are complex and multifaceted, and each and every one is fleshed out. None of them felt like an easily forgettable side character or someone who was just inserted for plot convenience.
The romance and chemistry between characters is compelling and exciting, if you like true slow burn this is the perfect book for you.
This is easily one of my favorite reads of the year, and may be my favorite historical fiction book of all time, I can't recommend it enough!
This was absolutely spectacular in every way. I can’t praise it enough. It was so phenomenal it made me wish I had been much stingier with my five star ratings earlier in the year so that this one truly stood alone.
The pacing, in my opinion, was quicker than is typical for historical fiction in a way that made it feel more engaging while still not being rushed or seeming like it didn't fit the genre. It's really hard to balance the genre expectation that the plot be a bit more protracted while not making it seem tedious or winding. I think Kaufman perfectly hit the balance that makes it approachable for readers who aren't used to historical fiction as well as satisfying avid readers of the genre.
The prose is just delightful. It was illustrative, thought provoking, and all around enjoyable to read.
Characters are complex and multifaceted, and each and every one is fleshed out. None of them felt like an easily forgettable side character or someone who was just inserted for plot convenience.
The romance and chemistry between characters is compelling and exciting, if you like true slow burn this is the perfect book for you.
This is easily one of my favorite reads of the year, and may be my favorite historical fiction book of all time, I can't recommend it enough!