A review by elles_bells_
The Silken Rose by Carol McGrath

informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

A book written by a historian lacking plot, characterisation, tension, purpose. Too much detail on things that did not matter and not enough detail on anything that would advance the characters or themes. I feel particularly let down as the blurb implies a level of intrigue and deception. If that was the case, then our main character's were not involved at all.